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Effect of sonodynamic therapy on H22 tumor-bearing mice using hematoporphyrin-loaded PLGA ultrasound contrast agents

Yaping ZHANG ; Haitao RAN ; Zhigang WANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Pan LI ; Qing LANG

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2010;26(4):593-596.

Objective To study the treatment effect on H22 tumor-bearing mice using ultrasound (US) combined with hematoporphyrin-loaded PLGA ultrasound contrast agents (HP-PLGA). Methods Hematoporphyrin-loaded PLGA ultrasound contrast agents were prepared using the technique of double emulsion, and the properties of the contrast agents were detected. Then 30 H22 tumor-bearing mice were averagely divided into 5 groups for different treatment. The growth curve of H22 tumor was depicted within 15 days after treatment. The inhibition rate of tumor quality on the 15th day and the index about apoptosis and proliferation on tumor of each group were measured, respectively. Results Self-made hematoporphyrin-loaded PLGA ultrasound contrast agents had mean size of 602.3 nm with encapsulation efficiency of 63.50% and drug loading of 2.15%. After treatment, tumors of the E group (US+HP-PLGA) grew most slowly compared with other groups. The inhibition rate of tumor quality and the apoptotic index in E group were significantly higher than those in other four groups (P＜0.05), while the proliferation index in E group was significantly lower than that in other groups (P＜0.05). Conclusion Ultrasound combined with hematoporphyrin-loaded PLGA ultrasound contrast agents could inhibit growth and promote the apoptosis of H22 tumor in mice, providing a novel strategy for sonodynamic therapy on the tumor.

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Application of computer-aided detection in CT colonography

Huimao ZHANG ; Fengli QIAO ; Zhongwen LV

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2010;26(1):171-174.

CT colonography (CTC) has been widely used in diagnosis of colon diseases. Computer-aided detection (CAD) automatically detects the locations of suspicious lesions on CTC, and provides radiologists with a second opinion. CAD has the potential to increase radiologists' diagnostic performance in the detection of lesions and to decrease variability of the diagnostic accuracy among readers. The current fundamental scheme, the key techniques used for detection of lesions on CTC, the detection performance, as well as the pitfalls, challenges, and the future of CAD were reviewed in this article.

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~(99m)Tc-octreotide scintigraphy and planar X-ray mammography diagnosis of breast cancer

Xiaojiang HE ; Jinxiong HUANG ; Guibing CHEN ; Hao YU ; Hua WU

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2009;25(10):1892-1895. doi:10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.10.044

Objective To compare the value of (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy and planar X-ray mammography in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Methods A total of 32 patients with suspected breast cancer were enrolled into this study. All patients underwent (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy and planar X-ray mammography. The diagnostic efficiency of (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy and planar X-ray mammography were compared based on the post-surgery pathology. Results The sensitivity of (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy and planar X-ray mammography in the diagnosis of breast cancer was 91.67% and 66.67%, the specificity was 100% and 37.50%, the accuracy was 93.75% and 59.38%, respectively. Combining (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy with planar X-ray mammography, the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predicting values and negative predicting values for breast cancer was 95.83%, 100%, 96.88%, 82.14% and 47.06%, respectively. Conclusion The diagnostic efficiency of (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy for breast cancer is superior to planar X-ray mammography. (~99m) Tc-octreotide scintigraphy combined with planar X-ray mammography, the diagnostic efficiency for breast cancer will be further improved.

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Effect of intravenous Gd-DTPA on 3.0T MR spectroscopy prescan of different organs

Shaoheng TAN ; Changhong LIANG ; Junhui ZHENG ; Li XU ; Zhonglin ZHANG

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2010;26(3):571-573.

Objective To evaluate the effect of intravenous Gd-DTPA on 3.0T proton MR spectroscopy (MRS) water suppression and shimming. Methods Prospective study of proton MRS was performed with GE Signa Excite HD 3.0T system and eight-channel phased-array coils with PRESS sequence (head, liver and kidney, respectively). Routine auto prescan program was operated to record full width half maximum (FWHM) and water suppression (WS%). Routine scan was performed after injection of Gd-DTPA, then prescan program was reoperated to record FWHM and WS%. The data of FWHM and WS% in head, liver and kidney were compared between before and after injection of Gd-DTPA with the Wilcoxon matched pairs signed test. Results WS% of spectroscopy of head and liver after administration of Gd-DTPA decreased significantly (T_+=12, T_-=66, P=0.02; T_+=0, T_-=45, P=0.007). The effect of shimming of kidney after administration of Gd-DTPA was poor (T_+=0, T_-=435, P<0.001) and WS% of spectroscopy of kidney after administration of Gd-DTPA decreased significantly (T_+=0, T_-=435, P<0.001). Conclusion WS% of spectroscopy in head, liver and kidney can be impacted negatively by Gd-DTPA. Gd-DTPA has great influence on shimming of spectroscopy of kidney, but has little influence on shimming of spectroscopy of head and liver. It is better to acquire MRS data before administration of contrast medium in kidney.

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Observation of pulmonary artery motion curve with anatomical M-mode echocardiography and analysis of influential factors

Zhenhua WANG ; Ziyang HUANG

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2009;25(7):1192-1194. doi:10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.07.019

Objective To observe the pulmonary artery motion curve with anatomical M-mode echocardiography, and to investigate its influential factors. Methods The pulmonary artery motion curve was detected and pulsating amplitude of pulmonary artery wall (PAWPA) was measured with anatomical M-mode echocardiography in 160 patients with normal pulmonary artery pressure. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess inter-observer conisitency of PAWPA measurements between two investigators who were blinded to each other's findings, and intra-observer consistency of PAWPA with repeating the measurements on two occasions by the same investigator in 20 randomly selected cases. Stepwise multiple regression was used to analyze the following potential influential factors of PAWPA: age, gender, heart rate, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, right atrial diameter, and pulmonary insufficiency. Results There was good consistency between two independent observers' measurements and between two occasions in the same observer's measurements for PAWPA with ICC values of 0.91 (95% CI, 0.37-0.99) and 0.95 (95% CI, 0.60-0.99), respectively. PAWPA was negatively correlated with age (β=-0.47, P<0.001) and heart rate (β=-0.29, P<0.005). There was no correlation of PAWPA with gender, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, right atrial diameter, and pulmonary insufficiency. Conclusion Anatomical M-mode echocardiography can be used for measuring PAWPA with good consistency and reproducibility. In normal pulmonary artery pressure cases, PAWPA is affected by age and heart rate.

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Application of image sensor in wireless endoscopic micro-electro-mechanical-system

Yingjun CHEN ; Ping HUANG

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2009;25(10):1879-1882. doi:10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.10.041

Objective To discuss the application of image sensor in wireless endoscopic micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS). Methods Through the comparison of various types of image sensors, and in the consideration of the environment and requirement inside the body, CMOS image sensor which can output analog image signal with high density of integration, low power consumption, small profile was chosen as the sensor component of a wireless endoscope. The profile and power consumption of some specific models of this type of image sensor were compared and analyzed.Results The problems, such as ground connection, crystal configuration and the layout of circuit board, were reasonably solved during the design of image sensor's schematic circuit diagram. The image capture module based on OV7930 sensor was designed and manufactured. Images were successfully captured during the animal experiments.Conclusion The application and design of image sensor in a wireless endoscopic MEMS are feasible.

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Application of adaptive enhancement means in head and neck CR images

Minghui ZHANG

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2009;25(12):2294-2296. doi:10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.12.041

Digital CR of head and neck overcomes the disadvantage of regular X-ray radiography, which can not reveal bone and soft tissue position deficiency in one exposing, and reduces the X-ray radiation dose. Meanwhile, various factors decline the imaging quality, and images must be enhanced in order to meet demands of doctors clinical diagnosis. The general enhancement algorithms don't consider bodys structure difference and density characteristics. A new adaptive CR enhancement algorithms was proposed in this article, and head and neck images were processed with this method and compared with linear unsharp masking method. The results proved that the details of CR image enhanced were abundant and enhanced CR had good visual effect. SNR was high, as well as detail variance/background variance (DV/BV) indicating that this algorithms is suitable for head and neck CR medical image.

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Ultrasonic elastography diagnosis of special type breast cancers

Lijuan PAN ; Ying XIAO

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2010;26(4):683-685.

Objective To assess the value of ultrasonic elastography in the diagnosis of special type breast cancers. Methods Routine ultrasonograms, color Doppler flow images and elasticity images of 13 patients with special type breast cancer confirmed surgical pathologically were retrospectively analyzed. Results The score of mucinous carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer (1 patient), lactation breast cancer, invasive micropapillary carcinoma, tubular carcinoma and invasive lobular carcinoma (2 patients) were 4-5. The score of 1 patient of invasive lobular carcinoma was 1 and 1 patient of lactation breast cancer was 3. The characteristics of color Doppler flow imaging of majority patients were varies, while no obvious lesion was observed in Paget's disease. Conclusion Ultrasonic elastography is helpful to the diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer, lactation breast cancer, invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast, papillary carcinoma and tubular carcinoma of the breast. Early diagnosis of Paget's disease still depends on pathology.

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Multiple ultrasonographic indexes in diagnosis of unruptured ectopic pregnancy

Rong HU ; Hong XIANG

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2010;26(2):307-309.

Objective To evaluate the methods for improving diagnostic ratio of unruptured ectopic pregnancy with ultrasonography. Methods A total of 139 patients of small adnexal cysts with thick wall were predicted respectively with sonographic indexes. All patients (61 with unruptured ectopic pregnancy and 78 with small corpusluteum) were confirmed postoperatively or with long-term follow up, and the results were compared. Results The diagnostic sensitivity of with hyperecho or isoecho compared with endometrium, hyperecho compared with ovarian tissue, adnexal cyst without small follicle around was 86.89%, 93.44% and 96.72%, and the specificity of three predictors was 93.59%, 85.90% and 70.51%, respectively. Two sonographic indexes together had a sensitivity of 98.36% and a specificity of 94.87% for diagnosing ectopic pregnancy. Conclusion Observing the relation of adnexal cyst and ovarian and the echogenic of cyst wall are specific and sensitive for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.

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Evaluation of left ventricular systolic function with tissue Doppler imaging in patients with type 2 diabetes

Jun ZHANG ; Juanjuan XIANG ; Yongsheng ZHU

Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology.2009;25(10):1781-1784. doi:10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.10.014

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of the tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) in investigating the cardiac longitudinal systolic function in the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Forty-two patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 25 volunteers underwent TDI. The long axis myocardial peak systolic velocity (Sm), displacement (Dm) and strain rates (SRs) of 18 segments in different left ventricular walls were measured.Results The Dm and SRs of left ventricular wall in diabetic group dramatically decreased (P<0.01). Meanwhile, the diabetic combined hypertension group had much lower Sm of ventricular middle segments than the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion The stain rate and tissue tracking are sensitive and reliable to evaluate the early local cardiac systolic function in the patients with diabetes mellitus. TDI can be used as an noninvasive method to detect early systolic dysfunction.

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