1.The value of DCE-MRI combined with spectral CT in the short-term efficacy of concurrent chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Shucheng ZHENG ; Dejiang ZHANG ; Yuan ZHAO ; Di CHEN ; Long WANG ; Libin TANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(9):848-853
Objective:To explore the value of spectral CT parameters combined with dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging(DCE-MRI) parameters in the short-term efficacy of concurrent chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods: A total of 110 cases with nasopharyngeal carcinoma Ⅲ-Ⅳ staging who received synchronous radiotherapy and chemotherapy at our Hospital from October 2022 to October 2024 were regarded as the study subjects. Complying with the evaluation results after radiotherapy and chemotherapy, they were divided into a complete remission(CR) group of 53 cases and a non CR group of 57 cases. All patients underwent DCE-MRI and energy dispersive CT scans to obtain parameters, such as iodine concentration(IC), volume transfer constant(Ktrans), slope of spectral HU curve(λHU), rate constant(Kep), and normalized iodine concentration(NIC). Logistic regression analysis was used to screen for influencing factors. ROC curve was used to analyze the evaluation value of various parameters. In addition, Z-test was used to compare area under the curve(AUC). Results:The proportion of retropharyngeal lymph node metastasis and λHUvalue in the non CR group were higher than those in the CR group, while Ktrans, Kep, IC value, and NIC value were lower than those in the CR group(P<0.05). Retropharyngeal lymph node metastasis, Ktrans, Kep, IC value, λHUvalue, and NIC value were all influencing factors(P<0.05). The AUC of individual prediction of Ktrans, Kep, IC value, λHUvalue, and NIC value was 0.817, 0.800, 0.785, 0.783, and 0.835, respectively. The AUC of the combination of DCE-MRI parameters, the combination of spectral CT parameters, and the combination of the five parameters were 0.874, 0.900, and 0.980, respectively, the AUC of the combination of the five parameters was significantly higher than the AUC of each indicator alone, the AUC of the combination of DCE-MRI parameters, and the AUC of the combination of spectral CT parameters(P<0.05). Conclusion:The DCE-MRI, and spectral CT parameters (Ktrans, Kep, IC value, λHUvalue, and NIC value)can be used to evaluate concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy short-term efficacy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. And the combination of various parameters can greatly improve the predictive value of efficacy, which has important clinical application value.
Humans
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Chemoradiotherapy
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Male
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Female
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Contrast Media
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2.Application value of magnetic resonance imaging intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted imaging and texture analysis in differential diagnosis and staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Shucheng ZHENG ; Dejiang ZHANG ; Di CHEN ; Long WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2023;35(12):928-933
Objective:To investigate the application value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM)-diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) metrics and texture analysis in the differential diagnosis and staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods:The clinical data of 125 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients (the research group) in Tangshan People's Hospital from October 2019 to October 2021 and 76 patients with nasopharyngeal hyperplasia during the same period (the control group) were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent MRI T2WI and IVIM-DWI sequence scanning, and then the plain T2WI images, DWI, and IVIM-DWI quantitative parameter pseudo-color maps including pure diffusion coefficient (D), pseudo-diffusion coefficient (D*), and perfusion fraction (f) were obtained. The texture analysis metrics like apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), D, D* and f were recorded. IVIM-DWI and texture analysis metrics were compared among patients in both groups and patients in different clinical stages; and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to evaluate the efficacy of IVIM sequence parameters and texture analysis metrics in the differential diagnosis and staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Results:Compared with the control group, a marked reduction in D value [(0.80±0.13)×10 -3 mm 2/s vs. (1.19±0.27)×10 -3 mm 2/s], f value [(11.3±2.2)% vs. (15.6±3.3)%], mean ADC value [(0.92±0.17)×10 -3 mm 2/s vs. (1.16±0.19)×10 -3 mm 2/s] and variance (2 189±862 vs. 3 563±925) (all P < 0.05); a notable increase in skewness (0.50±0.17 vs. 0.31±0.12), kurtosis (0.56±0.13 vs. -0.21±0.06) and entropy (10.5±2.3 vs. 7.1±2.1) (all P < 0.05). The area under the curve (AUC) of IVIM sequence parameters and texture analysis metrics in the differential diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma was 0.763 and 0.803, respectively; the AUC, sensitivity and specificity of the combination of IVIM sequence parameters and texture analysis metrics for the differential diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma was 0.868, 89.6% and 86.8%, respectively. Compared with patients in stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ nasopharyngeal carcinoma, patients in stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ reported the lower D value [(0.75±0.13)×10 -3 mm 2/s vs. (0.89±0.16)×10 -3 mm 2/s], f value [(10.8±2.8)% vs. (12.1±3.0)%] (all P < 0.05), and the lower mean ADC value [(0.90±0.14)×10 -3 mm 2/s vs. (0.96±0.16)×10 -3 mm 2/s], and variance (2 063±831 vs. 2 431±846) (all P < 0.05), skewness (0.56±0.15 vs. 0.39±0.16), kurtosis (0.62±0.15 vs. 0.44±0.13) and entropy (11.0±2.1 vs. 9.1±2.4) (all P < 0.05). The AUC of IVIM sequence parameters and texture analysis metrics in differentiating nasopharyngeal carcinoma with different stages was 0.863 and 0.796, respectively; the AUC, sensitivity and specificity of the combination of IVIM sequence parameters and texture analysis metrics in differentiating nasopharyngeal carcinoma with different stages was 0.894, 85.4% and 90.7%, respectively. Conclusions:MRI texture analysis and IVIM quantitative analysis are of high value in the differential diagnosis and staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma; and the texture analysis achieves higher sensitivity and specificity in the differential diagnosis and staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma compared with IVIM quantitative analysis; the combined application of both has the highest overall efficacy.
3.The effects of Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes: a Meta-analysis
Xing ZHENG ; Wenwen ZHANG ; Xiaojuan WAN ; Xiaoyan LYU ; Peng LIN ; Aijun WANG ; Shucheng SI ; Fuzhong XUE ; Yingjuan CAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(18):1434-1441
Objective:To investigate the effect of Mediterranean diet on blood glucose control and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods:As to December 2021, the PubMed, Cochrance Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrance Database, Cochranc Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang Medical Network system were searched for clinical randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of Mediterranean diet in patients with type 2 diabetes to conduct Meta-analysis The main observation index were cardiovascular risk factors, and the mean difference and its 95% confidence interval were used to estimate the effect size.Results:There were six RCTs, and 1181 patients met the inclusion criteria and entered the Meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the intervention group can significantly reduce the level of systolic blood pressure ( MD=-1.20, 95% CI-2.21 to -0.19) and diastolic blood pressure ( MD=-4.17, 95% CI-7.12 to -1.22) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, but there were no significant difference in the level of TC ( MD=2.92, 95% CI-0.84 to-6.67), HDL ( MD=2.33, 95% CI-0.27 to -4.92) and LDL ( MD=-2.34, 95% CI-5.67 to -0.99) between the two groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:The meta-analysis provided evidence the Mediterranean diet showed the beneficial improvements in blood pressure glycemic control, but the effect of Mediterranean diet on lipid profile was not significant, which needed further verification.
4.Treatment of refractory Her-2 positive metastatic young breast cancer with pyrrolidine combined with capecitabine: a case report
Xiangxin ZHENG ; Ji WU ; Shucheng GU ; Xiaoling JIANG ; Xiaohong SHI ; Mu YUAN ; Bolin LU ; Xing QIU ; Xuxu ZHANG ; Jianyin BAI ; Peng YANG ; Xiaoqing GUAN
Clinical Medicine of China 2021;37(3):226-228
In order to explore the treatment of Her-2 positive breast cancer patients who failed in multi-line treatments, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of a patient with refractory Her-2 positive breast cancer.The patient was initially diagnosed as Her-2 positive advanced breast cancer.After six line treatment in the outer hospital, the patient′s condition was basically in a progressive state.The breast tumor was broken and purulent, the lung metastasis increased, and the patient′s quality of life was poor.The patient was admitted to Department of Breast Surgery of Affiliated Suqian Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, after MDT discussion, we gave pyrrolotinib combined with capecitabine treatment, the chest wound healed gradually, the lung metastasis gradually reduced, and the quality of life was better.A retrospective analysis of this case showed that pyrrolidine combined with capecitabine may bring hope to Her-2 positive breast cancer patients who failed to receive multi-line therapies, especially those who failed to target therapy.
5.TP and FAC effect on patients with primary tumor molecular typing luminal A, axillary lymph node metastasis three negative breast cancer
Xiangxin ZHENG ; Ji WU ; Shucheng GU ; Xiaoling JIANG ; Xiaohong SHI ; Mu YUAN ; Bolin LU ; Xing QIU ; Xuxu ZHANG ; Jianyin BAI ; Xiaoqing GUAN
Clinical Medicine of China 2018;34(6):524-527
Objective To explore the application of paclitaxel or docetaxel combined with cisplatin (TP) with cyclophosphamide,pirirubicin and fluorouracil (FAC) in the primary tumor molecular typing Luminal A,axillary lymph node metastasis three negative breast cancer. Methods From January 2012 to January 2014, the clinical data of forty-nine patients with were selected. All patients were divided into two groups by balance randomization method, TP group and FAC group. Twenty-five patients were treated with TP regimen and 24 patients were treated with FAC regimen. The clinical efficacy was evaluated after six cycles of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy effects,adverse reactions and survival rates of two groups were compared. Results All patients were given intravenous chemotherapy according to the plan and were evaluated for clinical efficacy. The response rate (RR) was 64. 0% in TP group,including 4 cases of complete remission (CR),12 cases of partial remission (PR),7 cases of stable disease(SD) and 2 cases of progressive disease(PD). The adverse reactions were gastrointestinal reactions and granulocytopenia. The median progression-free survival ( PFS) and overall survival ( OS) were respectively 12. 4 months and 34. 1 months. In FAC group,the response rate ( RR) was 33. 3%,including 2 cases of CR,6 cases of PR,11 cases of SD and 5 cases of PD. The adverse reactions were gastrointestinal reactions,granulocytopenia and premature atrial contraction. The median PFS and OS were 7. 2 months and 20. 7 months respectively. The effective rate of TP group was higher than that of FAC group (χ2=4. 608,P=0. 032),and the progression-free survival time and total survival time were longer than those of FAC group (χ2 =8. 317, 8. 563, P=0. 004, 0. 003 ) . Conclusion Compared to FAC regimen, TP regimen could improve the survival rate of patients better with breast cancer of Primary tumor Luminal A and Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis Triple negative type, and adverse reactions were tolerated, it may be an optimized chemotherapy.
6.Study on the expression of hormone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in breast cancer primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis
Xiangxin ZHENG ; Xiaoqing GUAN ; Ji WU ; Shucheng GU ; Xiaoling JIANG ; Xiaohong SHI ; Mu YUAN ; Bolin LU ; Xing QIU ; Xuxu ZHANG ; Jianyin BAI
Clinical Medicine of China 2017;33(9):778-781
Objective To explore the expression of HR and Her?2 in breast cancer primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis. Methods Four hundred and twenty?eight female patients with unilateral breast cancer combined with axillary lymph node metastasis treated in the Affiliated Suqian Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from January 2011 to January 2016 were selected in this study. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of ER,PR,Her?2 and Ki67 in primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis. Results The positive rates of ER expression were 75. 9% ( 325/428 ) and 70. 3% ( 301/428 ) respectively in primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis. The positive rates of PR expression were 61. 4% ( 263/428) and 56. 1% ( 240/428 ) respectively in primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis. The rates of Her?2 overexpression were 20. 1% ( 86/428) in primary tumor and the positive rate of Her?2 in axillary lymph node metastasis was 22. 7%( 97/428 ) . The positive rates of Ki67 expression were 45. 6%( 195/428 ) and 39. 7%(170/428) respectively in primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis. The expression of ER,PR,Her?2 and Ki67 in primary and axillary lymph node metastasis showed no statistical significance ( P>0. 05 ) . The molecular typing of primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis were not consistent in 31 patients ( 31/428,7. 24%) ,including 14 cases of primary tumor Luminal A,9 cases of Her?2 overexpression in axillary lymph node metastasis and 5 cases of triple negative breast cancer. Primary tumor Luminal B was detected in 10 cases, while 6 cases of Her?2 overexpression in axillary lymph node metastasis and 4 cases of triple negative breast cancer. Primary tumor Her?2 was overexpressed in 4 cases,while 1 case of Luminal A,3 cases of Luminal B in axillary lymph node metastasis. There were 3 cases of primary tumor triple negative breast cancer,while 2 cases of Luminal B in axillary lymph node metastasis and 1 case of Her?2 overexpression. Conclusion The expressions of ER, PR, Her?2 and Ki67 in primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis of some breast cancer were different. Immunohistochemistry for primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis of stage II?III breast cancer patients should be routinely carried out. Based on molecular typing of primary tumor and axillary lymph node metastasis,individualized treatment plan can be developed,so that patients will benefit from it.
7.Clinical study of gefitinib plus capecitabine in treatment of recurrent and metastatic triple negative breast cancer
Ji WU ; Xiangxin ZHENG ; Shucheng GU ; Mu YUAN ; Xiaohong SHI ; Lei CHEN ; Xiaoqing GUAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2017;11(5):369-372
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of gefitinib plus capecitabine in treatment of recurrent and metastatic triple negative breast cancer.Methods From Jan.2011 to Jun.,41 patients who have recurrent and metastatic triple negative breast cancer after treated by adjuvant chemotherapy were enrolled in this study They were divided into two groups according to their wishes.The 24 cases in the experimental group were treated with gefitinib plus capecitabine.The 17 cases in the control group were treated with capecitabine.The two groups were followed up for 12 months.They were treated until the disease progression or the toxicity could not be tolerated.Results The objective response rate (ORR) in the experimental group and the control group was 70.83%(17/24) vs 35.29%(6/17).The disease control rate (DCR) in the two groups was 91.67% (22/24) vs 64.71% (11/17).The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05).The incidence rate of adverse drug reactions in the two groups was similar (P>0.05),and the reactions were tolerable.Conclusion Gefitinib plus capecitabine is an effective and safe treatment for recurrent and metastatic triple negative breast cancer with tolerable adverse reactions,and some patients were able to survive for more than 12 months.
8.Research Advances in Cyprinid Herpesvirus 3.
Shucheng ZHENG ; Qing WANG ; Yingying LI ; Weiwei ZENG ; Yingying WANG ; Chun LIU ; Hongru LIANG ; Cunbin SHI
Chinese Journal of Virology 2016;32(1):108-120
Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) is the causative agent of an extremely contagious and aggressive disease afflicting common corp Cyprinus carpio L. termed koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD). Since it was first reported in 1997, the virus has spread worldwide rapidly, leading to enormous financial losses in industries based on common carp and koi carp. This review summarizes recent advances in CyHV-3 research on the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and control of KHVD.
Animals
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Fish Diseases
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diagnosis
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virology
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Fishes
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classification
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virology
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Herpesviridae
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genetics
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isolation & purification
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physiology
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Herpesviridae Infections
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diagnosis
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veterinary
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virology
9.Outcome analysis of breast diseases screening in 773 women in Tangshan area
Yuzhu LI ; Yumin ZHANG ; Shucheng ZHENG ; Qiuquan LIN ; Hongfeng WANG ; Xintang LIU ; Haijun ZHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2016;28(5):328-330
Objective To analysis the occurrence status of breast disease in married women in Tangshan area,and to provide basis for early prevention of breast cancer in this region.Methods 773 married women in Tangshan area were given mammography examination.The tissue biopsy or surgical treatment was recommended for patients with above grade 3 of breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS) classification to obtain pathological diagnosis.Results In 773 women,482 cases (62.35 %) were diagnosed as BI-RADS grade 2 or below,256 cases (33.12 %) were BI-RADS grade 3,33 cases (4.27 %) were BI-RADS grade 4,2 cases (0.26 %) were BI-RADS grade 5.The distribution of each BI-RADS grade among different age group was statistically significant (x2 =17.90,P < 0.001),35 cases got pathological diagnosis by biopsy or surgical treatment,including 30 cases of mammary gland hyperplasia,3 cases of breast fibroadenoma,and 2 cases of breast cancer.Conclusion Women's mammography screening is important for the prevention and early detection of mammary gland diseases.
10.Modified procedure and clinical value for preserving intercostobrachial nerve in breast cancer operation
Xiangxin ZHENG ; Xiaoqing GUAN ; Ji WU ; Shucheng GU ; Mu YUAN ; Xuxu ZHANG ; Xing QIU
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2015;(4):432-434
Objective To study the method and clinical value of preservation of intercostobrachial nerve( ICBN) by fat dissolving meth-od during breast cancer operation. Methods The clinical data of 50 cases withⅠ~Ⅲa stage breast cancer from January 2013 to June 2013 were analyzed. Fifty patients were randomly divided into two groups,there were 26 patients in preservation group,whose ICBN were preserved by fat dissolving method during axillary lymph nodes dissection,and 24 patients in resection group,whose ICBN were not preserved by routine method during axillary lymph nodes dissection. Comparison of operation times,bleeding volume,the number of axillary lymph nodes dissection and upper arm sensory function of patients after operation between both groups was done. Results The mean time of operation was (102. 3 ± 15. 6) min in preservation group and(95. 6 ± 12. 4) min in resection group,while the number of axillary lymph nodes dissection was (19. 5 ± 8. 8 ) in preservation group and ( 19. 2 ± 9. 5 ) in resection group, with no significant difference between both groups (P>0. 05). Bleeding volume was (51. 2 ± 11. 5)mL in preservation group and (98. 5 ± 13. 4)mL in resection group,with significant differ-ences(P<0. 05). After postoperative one month,we observed upper arm sensory function of patients. It showed that 3 cases of sensory numb-ness or pain occurred in preservation group (11. 5%),20 cases of sensory abnormality occurred in resection group (83. 3%),mainly as sen-sory loss,numbness,pain or burning sensation,there was significant difference between both groups (P<0. 05). All patients were followed up half a year,patients with sensory abnormality in preservation group recovered,and recovery in resection group was not obvious,it still showed sensory abnormality in varying degrees. During the follow-up,no local recurrence or distant metastasis was found in both groups. Conclusion Preserving intercostobrachial nerve by fat dissolving method in breast cancer operation is based on conventional operation and made a few of improvements. It is simple and feasible. During the operation,we find that the axillary neurovascular is clearer,preservation of ICBN is easier. It does not affect the axillary lymph node dissection and operation time,while it can reduce incidence of postoperative sensory abnormality and improve the quality of life of patients,therefore it is worthy of clinical application.

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