1.Familial cerebral cavernous malformations
Dembereldorj S ; Dungar-Yaichil S ; Uurtsaikh G ; Otgonbayar B ; Altantsetseg Ts ; Lkhamtsoo N
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2026;91(1):245-251
Background:
Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) present with varied symptoms and are diagnosed only on MRI, which shows characteristic appearances. Genetic factors play a role, with familial cases following an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.
Case:
This is the clinical case of a 48-year-old woman with a history of long-standing arterial hypertension. She was admitted to the Stroke Department with headache, nausea, vomiting, right-sided sensory disturbance, and dysarthria. Based on the clinical presentation and MRI, multiple supra- and infratentorial and intraxial lesions with heterogeneous components were identified, exhibiting hypointense rings on T1- and T2-weighted sequences and a “blooming” effect on T2*/GRE sequences, characteristic of cerebral cavernomas, displaying a “popcorn” appearance.
Conclusion
In CCM, management requires a multidisciplinary approach, with surgical resection the gold standard for symptomatic cases. Accurate determination of familial or sporadic origin is crucial for tailored treatment.
2.Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Nandinbayar M ; Lkhagvasuren S ; Otgonbayar B ; Altantsetseg Ts ; Lkhamtsoo N
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2026;91(1):257-263
Background:
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare form of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is confined to the brain, spinal cord, leptomeninges, or eyes.
Case:
Our patient was a 52-year-old immunocompetent male who presented with progressive ataxia, dizziness, weakness and pain in both legs, imbalance, nausea, bladder/bowel retention and fever for over 18 months. After repetitive brain and spinal MRI, he was diagnosed with encephalomeningomyelitis and received four courses of steroid therapy, but his clinical symptoms continued to worsen. He was unable to undergo brain tissue analysis due to his persistent fever. We present a case of PCNSL based on the history, clinical presentation, repeated brain imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and clinical treatment.
Conclusion
Early diagnosis through accurate interpretation of imaging and timely management is crucial for improved outcomes in PCNSL.
3.Determining antibiotic susceptibility and multidrug resistance of the pathogens isolated from wound infection
Altantsetseg D ; Tserendulam B ; Nomiundari E ; Lkhagvadorj D ; Gerelmaa Ts ; Undarmaa S ; Dagvadorj Ts
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;210(4):3-8
Introduction:
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant public health and economic
issue worldwide, affecting both developed and developing countries. Our research has been
motivated by the increasing prevalence of carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa, A.baumannii,
and K. pneumonia in recent years.
Goal:
To determine antibiotic susceptibility of the pathogens isolated from wound infection and to
detect its multidrug resistance.
Material and Method:
Samples were collected from patients with wound infections. Pathogens were identified
by using the traditional culture methods and the API system with serotypes determined
phenotypically. Antibiotic susceptibility was assessed using the disk diffusion method and
the MIC to analyse antibiotic resistance.
Results:
In the study, among 11,221 recorded cases of wound infections in 2023, bacterial pathogens
were detected and identified at the species level in 10,339 cases (92.1%).
For identification results showed that A. baummannii were detected from 138 cases (1.3%),
216 cases (2.08%) of Ps. aeruginosa, 5 cases (0.04%) of B. cepacia, 1,383 cases (13.4%)
of Enterobacteriaceae, 205 cases (2.0%) of Enterococcus spp., 8,329 cases (80.5%) of
Staphylococcus spp., and 63 cases (0.6%) of Streptococcus spp.
Antibiotic susceptibility of these bacteria was assessed and determined multidrug
resistance. We found the followings: For A. baumannii were resistant with MDR in 68 cases
(49.3%), MRSA in 4,243 cases (51.1%), MDRSta. aureus in 1,805 cases (29.4%), VRE in
34 cases (16.5%), ESBL in 4.6%, KPC in 26 cases (11.1%), FRNF in 24 cases (11.6%), and
CRPA in 13 cases (6.3%).
Conclusion
1. Of all wound infections reported in 2023 in 92.1% there were detected pathogenic bacteria,
of which S.aureus were in 80.5% and E. coli was in 13.4%
2. 60.7% of the pathogenic bacteria detected in wound infections were multidrug-resistant,
with MRSA accounting for 51.1% and MDR A.baumannii accounting for 49.3%, indicating
high antimicrobial resistance(AMR).
4.Study of technology for obtaining granular medicine form from Hepaclin-4 prescription
Baasanpurev L ; Byambasuren G ; Ulambayar B ; Tungalag N ; Altantsetseg A ; Adilbish A ; Enkhsaikhan M ; Batbyamba M ; Tsetsegmaa S ; Tserentsoo B ; Altansukh Ts ; Tserendolgor B
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):38-44
Introduction:
Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, which is used in traditional medicine, has the ability to
remove blood-drying heat. Chiazospermum erectum Bernh. has the ability to relieve typhoid fever and
poison fever. Carthamus tinctorius L. has antiseptic, analgesic and anti-toxic properties. Saussurea amara
L. has bactericidal, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers found that the Hepaclin-4
recipe has antioxidant, membrane-strengthening, liver-protective, necrosis-preventing, detoxification, and
peroxidation product accumulation-reducing properties. Therefore, extracting the granular medicine form
from the concentrated extract containing the Hepaclin-4 formulation is the basis of our research work.
Goal:
To obtain the granular medicine form from the concentrated extract containing ingredients of the
Hepaclin-4 recipe.
Materials and Methods:
The research was carried out with the support of the Institute of Pharmaceutical
Research and the University of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The raw materials for the Hepaclin-4 formula were extracted by remaceration with water, 40% ethanol, and 70% ethanol (1:10 ratio). Six types of granules were extracted from the concentrated extract using several excipients by the wet granulation method, and the pouring weight and flowability were determined.
Results:
The quality index of the concentrated extract of the Hepaclin-4 recipe complies with the standards
outlined in the 11th Pharmacopoeia of the National Pharmacopoeia of Mongolia. In qualitative analysis of
total flavonoid, spots were detected at the same level as standard quercetin (Rf=0.88) and rutin (Rf=0.4),
indicating the presence of flavonoids. According to the results of the above research, lactose was found to
be the suitable filler for extracting granules, and starch at 8% was identified as the appropriate binding agent from the concentrated extract of the Hepaclin-4 formula.
Conclusion
It was found suitable to select 8% lactose as a filler and starch as a binding agent from the concentrated extract of the Hepaclin-4 formula and obtain a granule drug form using the wet granulation
method.
5.Transcranial dopplerosonography in subarachnoid hemorrhagen
Altantsetseg P ; Bilegtsaikhan Ts ; Tovuudorj A
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;191(1):8-12
Background:
The incidence of acute SAH has been estimated at 2–22 cases per 100 000 persons per year. The
most common cause of basal acute SAH is a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Cerebral vasospasm in
the first 2 weeks after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is recognized as a major predictor of
delayed cerebral ischemia. From 2014 through 2018, 5272 patients with a stroke (amongst them
20.4% were patients with aSAH) were hospitalized in the 3rd State Central Hospital of Mongolia.
Objective:
To study the clinical features of the cerebral vasospasm and dopplerosonography parameters in the
aSAH patients.
Materials and Methods:
The methods, methodology and ethics of the research work were discussed at a Research meeting
of Ethics Control Committee of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences held on
December 22, 2017 (No2017 / 3-05), and the study was performed in accord with approval.
60 patients with aSAH (hospitalized from 2017 to 2018 year) were enrolled in the case-control
study. Informed consent were obtained from each participants. Clinical condition of participants was
classified by Hunt-Hess scale (HHS). Cerebral vasospasm degree was graded by Lindegaard index.
Results:
52.5% of the participants were men and 47.5% were women. Average age was 49.9±12. When clinical
condition degree was compared to vasospasm grade it was revealed that amongst 1st degree of
Hunt-Hess scale (HHS) group 11.1% of enrolled patients’ spasm was normal or had no spasm, while
it was observed either 44.4% mild and moderate spasm. In the 2nd degree of HHS group: normal in
6.9%, mild in 3.4%, moderate in 86.2%, and severe spasm was in 3.4%. In the 3rd degree of HHS
group, 11.1% had no spasm, moderate spasm was in 77.8%, and severe spasm was in 11.1%. In 4th
degree of HHS group, 71.4% were with moderate spasm, 28.6% were with severe spasm (p = 0.001).
When the Hunt-Hess Scale was compared to the Sinus Rectus 1st degree of Hunt-Hess scale (HHS)
group Sinus Rectus was normal for 22.2% patients, mild for 66.7% and severe for 11.1%. Though 4th
and 5th degree of Hunt-Hess scale (HHS) groups’ Sinus Rectus mild for 7.1% normal, 50.0% mild
and 42.9% severe (p=0.007). Thus whenever the clinical condition worsened the cerebral intracranial
pressure was increasing.
Conclusion
aSAH patients clinical complication degree were directly associated with the cerebral vasospasm
revealed by the transcranial dopplerosonography. Therefore, the evaluation of Hunt-Hess scale has
an important significance in the prevention from clinical complications and in the selection of the
appropriate treatment approaches for aSAH patients.
6.Food poisoning infection caused by Salmonella spp
Tungalag O ; Enerel E ; Dagvadorj Ts ; Narangerel B ; Lkhagvadorj D ; Altantsetseg D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2019;190(4):3-7
Background:
We aimed to study the etiology and transmission route of diseases introducing the modern, rapid and
high-sensitivity molecular genetic diagnostic methods for salmonellosis.
Material and Method:
In the study, we collected 680 stool samples and defined organisms of food intoxication by identification
of bacteria, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and determined serotype and antibiotic resistance.
Result:
Salmonella spp was detected from the stool of 25 (42.3%) patients out of 59 outpatient clinic and
of 170 (27.4%) patients out of 621 inpatient clinic with diagnosis of food intoxication. In total there
was detected 195 salmonella spp, and out of this isolated Sal. typhimurum in 193 (98.9%), and Sal.
enteritidis was in 2 (1.1%) patients, respectively. We defined Sal. typhimurum in selected 32 cultures
and did not detect resistant gene DT-104 ACS-SuT by PCR.
Conclusion
As resulted in the survey, we defined 195 (28,6) Salmonella typhimurum among the 680 patients who
were suffered from food intoxication, and revealed fast foods, animal derived foods such as chicken,
fish caused the food intoxication. Sal. typhimurium not resistance to antibiotics.
7.Study of manufacturing technology of tablet formulation from Mana-4
Tserendolgor B ; Ariuntsetseg A ; Byambasuren G ; Ulambayar B ; Altantsetseg A ; Altantuya Ts
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2019;15(2):42-45
Abstract
Mana-4, an herbal medicine, had been used to treat incomplete-mannered and infection-caused hot disease in Mongolian traditional medicine. It has already reported that Mana-4 acts as an anti-inflammation agent, an activator of T and B cells, an immune-modulator and an inducer of cellular proliferation. Moreover, it enhances the immune system and energy level of human body.
It was confirmed that the main active compounds in Mana-4 are inulin and total flavonoids which are effective for many diseases. Drug formulation types are very important to delivery the drugs to the targeted tissues and organs without loss of active ingredients. Total flavonoids in the extract of Mana-4 and granulated Mana-4 was qualitatively evaluated by TLC and yellow-brown spots (Rf was 0.4) were found on TLC plates, indicating that the preparations contained flavonoids. Also, it confirmed that the appropriate extractor of total flavonoids from Mana-4 was 70% of ethanol. In conclusion, the tablet formulation from Mana-4 was successfully prepared and the quality requirements was allowable.
8.Relation between adherence factors and the phylogenetic group of extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli
Munkhdelger Ya ; Nyamaa G ; Undarmaa G ; Oyunchimeg R ; Munguntuul T ; Altantsetseg D ; Munkh-Od Ts ; Sarantuya J
Innovation 2015;9(2):28-31
Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC), the specialized strains ofE.coli that cause most extraintestinal infections, represent a major but littleappreciated health threat. Phylogenetic analysis has shown that ExPEC is composedof four main phylogenetic groups (A,B1, B2, and D) and that virulent extraintestinalstrains mainly belong to groups B2 and D.In this study, we aimed to assess therelation between adherence virulence and phylogenetic groups of ExPEC.A total of 161 E.coli samples were collected. Out of these 17 (10.6%) werefrom pus, 66 (41 %) from urine, 78 (48.4%) from cervical swab. The phylogeneticgroups and 6 virulence genes (fimH, papC, papGII, papGIII, fa/draBC,andSfa/focDE) encoding adhesins were identified by triplex PCR. Phylogeneticgroups distribution was as follows: B1 10.5%, A 24.7%, B2 25.3%, and D 38.9%. Virulence genes prevalence was fimH 90.1%, papC 23%, papGII 16.8%, papGIII1.9%, Afa/draBC 11.8%, andSfa/focDE 5.6%. The cell surface protein (curli) wasdetected 50,3% by Congo red agar. In conclusion: The most isolated strainsbelonged to the phylogenetic group B2 and D. The phylogenetic groups weresignificantly associated with some genes encoding
adhesins (fimH, papC) and cellsurface protein (curli).
9. Relation between adherence factors and the phylogenetic group of extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli
Munkhdelger YA ; Nyamaa G ; Undarmaa G ; Oyunchimeg R ; Munguntuul T ; Altantsetseg D ; Munkh-Od TS ; Sarantuya J
Innovation 2015;9(2):28-31
Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC), the specialized strains ofE.coli that cause most extraintestinal infections, represent a major but littleappreciated health threat. Phylogenetic analysis has shown that ExPEC is composedof four main phylogenetic groups (A,B1, B2, and D) and that virulent extraintestinalstrains mainly belong to groups B2 and D.In this study, we aimed to assess therelation between adherence virulence and phylogenetic groups of ExPEC.A total of 161 E.coli samples were collected. Out of these 17 (10.6%) werefrom pus, 66 (41 %) from urine, 78 (48.4%) from cervical swab. The phylogeneticgroups and 6 virulence genes (fimH, papC, papGII, papGIII, fa/draBC,andSfa/focDE) encoding adhesins were identified by triplex PCR. Phylogeneticgroups distribution was as follows: B1 10.5%, A 24.7%, B2 25.3%, and D 38.9%. Virulence genes prevalence was fimH 90.1%, papC 23%, papGII 16.8%, papGIII1.9%, Afa/draBC 11.8%, andSfa/focDE 5.6%. The cell surface protein (curli) wasdetected 50,3% by Congo red agar. In conclusion: The most isolated strainsbelonged to the phylogenetic group B2 and D. The phylogenetic groups weresignificantly associated with some genes encodingadhesins (fimH, papC) and cellsurface protein (curli).
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