Objective    To investigate the radiological and clinicopathological factors affecting the postoperative recurrence of early lung adenocarcinoma with micropapillary/solid structure. Methods    A total of 198 patients undergoing surgical resection for early stage lung adenocarcinoma in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 2016 to August 2019 were enrolled, including 100 males and 98 females, aged 28-82 (53.5±9.5) years. All patients were allocated to a recurrence group (n=21) and a non-recurrence group (n=177) according to postoperative recurrence status. Correlations of imaging and clinical features and clinical outcomes were analyzed to determine prognostic significance. Results    The mean follow-up time was 27.0±11.2 months. There was no statistical difference in the imaging features of tumor maximum diameter in mediastinal window (P=0.014), C/T ratio (P=0.001), bronchial positive sign (P=0.015), pathological features of vascular invasion (P=0.024) and postoperative chemotherapy (P<0.001) between the two groups. In multivariate analysis, vascular invasion was the only independent prognostic factor (OR=0.146, P=0.047). Conclusion    Vascular invasion is an independent risk factor for postoperative recurrence of early-stage lung adenocarcinoma with micropapillary/solid structure.

Objective    To evaluate the clinical feasibility and safety of CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for peripheral solitary pulmonary nodules. Methods    The imaging and clinical data of 33 patients with pulmonary nodule less than 3 cm in diameter treated by CT-guided microwave ablation treatment (PMAT) in our hospital from July 2018 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 21 males and 12 females aged 38-90 (67.6±13.4) years. Among them, 26 patients were confirmed with lung cancer by biopsy and 7 patients were clinically considered as partial malignant lesions. The average diameter of 33 nodules was 0.6-3.0 (1.8±0.6) cm. The 3- and 6-month follow-up CT was performed to evaluate the therapy method by comparing the diameter and enhancement degree of lesions with 1-month CT manifestation. Short-term treatment analysis including complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD) and progressive disease (PD) was calculated according to the WHO modified response evaluation criteria in solid tumor (mRECIST) for short-term efficacy evaluation. Eventually the result of response rate (RR) was calculated. Progression-free survival was obtained by Kaplan–Meier analysis. Results    CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation was successfully conducted in all patients. Three patients suffered slight pneumothorax. There were 18 (54.5%) patients who achieved CR, 9 (27.3%) patients PR, 4 (12.1%) patients SD and 2 (6.1%) patients PD. The short-term follow-up effective rate was 81.8%. Logistic analysis demonstrated that primary and metastatic pulmonary nodules had no difference in progression-free time (log-rank P=0.624). Conclusion    PMAT is of high success rate for the treatment of solitary pulmonary nodules without severe complications, which can be used as an effective alternative treatment for nonsurgical candidates.

Objective Toimprovethepreoperativediagnosisoflungadenocarcinomaaccordingtotherelationshipbetweenthevisceralpleural invasion(VPI)andtheCTfeatures.Methods TheCTfeaturesandthepathologicalmanifestationsof351lungadenocarcinomasconfirmedby surgicalpathologywereretrospectivelyanalyzed.TworadiologistsindependentlyevaluatedtheCTfeatures,includingthelocationand maximumdiameterofthelesion,theminimumdistancefromthelesiontothepleura(DLP)inthree-dimensionalreconstructionimageandthe relationofthelesiontotheadjacentpleura(RAP).TheRAPwasdescribedas5types:(1)nocontactofthethelesionwiththepleura,(2)aline betweenthelesionandthepleurawithoutretractionoftheinvolvedpleura,(3)thelesiontightlyclosedtothepleurawithouttypical pleuraretraction,(4)oneormorelinearstrandsradiatedfromthelesiontothepleuralsurfacewithpleuralretraction,(5)broadcontactofthe lesionandpleurawiththecontactsurfaceoflesionover50% withpleuralretraction.Anexperiencedpathologistevaluatedthehistopathological patternsaccordingtothe7thEditionoftheTNMclassificationforlungcancer(PL0-PL2).AndthePL1andPL2weredescribed as VPI (+)group ,meanwhile the PL0 was as the VPI (-)group .Univariate analysis such as t test,χ 2 or One-W ay analysis of variance was performedtoidentifytheindependentpredictorsinpredictingVPI.Results Significantdifferenceswerefoundinpatientage,lesionlocation, maximumdiameter,andRAPbetweenVPI(+)andVPI(-)groups(P<0.05).Conclusion Whenthepatientwithlungadenocarcinomais over60yearsold,withthelesiondiameterover2.3cm,thepossibilityofvisceralpleuralinvasionwillbeconsideredaccordingtothe relationshipofthelesionandtheadjacentpleura(abuttingpleuralorpleuralindentation).

Objective To explore the value of CT quantitative analysis in differentiating lepidicGpredominant adenocarcinoma (LPA)from invasive nonGlepidicGpredominant adenocarcinoma (INV)manifested as subsolid nodules (SSN).Methods A total of patients with lung adenocarcinoma manifested as SSNs on CT images were divided into LPA group and INV group according to their pathological results.Total volume,solid volume,solid volume percentage,total mass,solid mass,solid mass percentage and threeGdimensional mean CT value of the nodules were calculated after segmenting pulmonary nodules by a 3DGCT segmentation software,meanwhile the oneGdimensional mean CT value and maximal diameter were manually measured.SPSS 22.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results Solid volume (0.1 6 ±0.3 6 cm3 vs 1.2 6 ±2.1 7 cm3 ,P＜0.00 1),solid volume percentage (4.7 9 ±5.40% vs 2 6.3 3 ± 1 5.6 3%, P＜0.001),total mass (1 180.64±1 751.46 mg vs 2 386.59±3 224.54 mg,P＝0.010),solid mass (151.64±337.53 mg vs 1 257.34± 2 220.9 2 mg,P＜0.00 1 ),solid mass percentage (7.9 8 ± 8.5 8% vs 3 7.2 3 ± 1 8.83%,P＜0.00 1 ),threeGdimensional mean CT value (－492.26±71.21 HU vs －350.73±94.52 HU,P＜0.001 )and oneGdimensional mean CT value (－472.29 ± 1 12.46 HU vs －282.02 ± 1 5 9.13 HU,P＜0.001)in LPA group were found significantly lower than those in INV group.There were no significant differences in the maximal diameter and total volume between LPA group and INV group.Solid volume percentage and solid mass percentage were selected according to stepwise discriminant analysis.The accuracy of Bayes modes by using substitution method and cross validation method were 84.2% and 83.3%,respectively.Conclusion Solid volume percentage and solid mass percentage were important parameters for differentiating LPA from INV.Quantitative analysis of SSN was very helpful to preoperatively evaluate the subtypes and prognosis of lung adenocarcinoma by using 3DGCT segmentation technique.

Objective To investigate the clinical, radiological and pathological characteristics, treatment and prognosis of pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma (PBML). Methods The clinical and image data of 6 patients with PBML confirmed by pathology from October 2012 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed, and the related literature was reviewed. Results Six cases were female, age was from 32 to 55 (43.80 ± 7.17) years. Two cases were found by physical examination, 2 cases had chest distress and asthma, 1 case had chest pain, and 1 case had hemoptysis. Pulmonary abnormalities were detected between 1 month and 15 years after uterine myomectomy. Chest CT showed that multiple lung nodules or masses were observed in 5 patients, among which random distribution was in 3 cases, diffuse military nodule pattern was in 2 cases, and single mass combined with primary lung adenocarcinoma was in 1 case. Fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/CT (18F- FDG PET/CT) of one patient showed no obvious uptake of the maximum standardized uptake value. All patients were confirmed histologically with CT guided lung biopsy (2 cases), thoracoscopic lung biopsy (2 cases), and thoracoscopic lobectomy with wedge resection (2 cases). Tumor cells revealed the characteristics of smooth muscle cell differentiation. Immunohistochemistry showed strong positive express of Desmin, SMA smooth muscle specific markers, estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor. Three patients were treated with oral tamoxifen anti estrogen therapy with follow-up from 5 months to 5 years. Four cases had a good prognosis, and 2 cases were lost in follow-up. Conclusions PBML is a rare disease that is prone to occur in women of childbearing age. The clinical symptoms are atypical. Imaging examination and pathology are necessary for diagnosis. Surgery combined with endocrine therapy is effective.

Objective To analyze quantitatively the effects of lung inflation on the relation of airway dimensions with pulmonary function in patients with COPD.Methods 73 patients with COPD were participated in this research.All subjects would undergo CT scan when in expiration and be evaluated for the lung emphysema index(or LAA%,the percent of total lung area occupied by low at-tenuation area)and airway dimensions,including mean wall thickness (WT),the ratio of mean wall thickness with airway dimensions (WT/AD)as well as the percent of wall area (WA%)in four subsegmental bronchi(right B1,right B10,left B1,left B10).Then,all participants were divided into two groups on the basis of LAA%=1 5%,which were the mild emphysema group (n=34)and the se-vere (n=39),to compare the differences on the correlation of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1 %)with WA%,WT/AD and WT in both groups.Results There was no correlation of FEV1 % with airway dimensions in the severe emphysema group and WT in the mild group in RB10 (P >0.05).The airway dimensions of the remaining subsegmental bronchi in the mild group had a negatively relationship with FEV1 % (r=-0.382 to -0.799,P <0.05),all of which were better than the severe group (r=-0.371 to -0.687,P <0.05).Except for RB10,the remaining three indexes of airway dimensions were negatively correlated with FEV1 %, especially in RB1.For all subsegmental bronchi,the correlation between airway dimensions and FEV1 % in mild emphysema group were better than the other.Conclusion The effects of degrees in lung inflation on airway dimensions and bronchi obstruction should be taken this interaction into account during CT scan in COPD.

Objective To evaluate the detection rate of lesions of patients with Crohn’s Disease(CD)tusing combining the con-ventional MR and Cine MRE(MR enterography).Methods MRI images of twenty-nine patients with CD confirmed by clinic were analyzed retrospectively.Scan sequences include coronal Cine MRE,and standard MR protocol (FIESTA,SS-FSE,LAVA C+). Two radiologists analyzed the images with double blind method to explored whether there were significant differences existing be-tween having or having not Cine MRE on lesion detection rate (wall thickness,stenosis,comb sign,adhesions,fistulas).Results The number of lesions detected by standard MR combined with Cine MRE compared with standard MR alone were 82/80 (P =0.1 6) for wall thickening,52/43 (P =0.03)for stenosis,6/7 (P =0.36)for the comb sign,5/7(P =0.66)for adhesions,2/2for fistulas re-spectivily.Conclusion It is meaningless to combine Cine MRE with standard MR in lesions detection in patients with CD,Cine ima-ges can accurately determine diseased bowel stenosis,and show the adhesive location.On the basis of standard MR,Cine MRE can be added in patients with CD when necessary.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of CT and PET-CT characteristics in predicting the presence of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) gene mutations in lung adenocarcinomas. Methods One hundred and sixty-eight lung adenocarcinomas cases confirmed by pathology were enrolled in our study. They were divided into EGFR gene mutations group (89 cases) and wild types group (79cases) according to whether EGFR gene mutation occurred. All patients underwent CT examination. Seventy-five patients underwent PET-CT examination, including 37 gene mutationsand 38 wild types.The demographic (the patients' age, the gender and smoking history), CT characteristics(lobulation, cavitation, spiculation, pleural-indentation, air-bronchogram, ground glass opacity/tumor ratio(G/T) and the maximum diameter of tumor(Dmax)) and PET-CT characteristics(the maximum standardized uptake value, (SUVmax))between these two groups were retrospectively compared. The independent sample t test was used to analyze the
difference between these two groups regarding the patients' age,Dmax,SUVmax. The χ2 test was used to demonstrate the difference between these two groups regarding the gender, smoking history and CT features including lobulation, cavitation, spiculation, pleural-indentation, air-bronchogram and G/T.The trend analysis between SUVmax and EGFR gene mutations was performed by usingχ2 test for trend.Results No significant difference was found regarding partial CT characteristics of lesions including lobulation, cavitation, spiculation, pleural-indentation, air-bronchogram (P>0.05),however, the Dmax of EGFR gene mutations group and wild types group were(2.53±1.39),(3.00±1.77)cm, respectively. The amount of G/T>50%in EGFR gene mutations group and wild types group was 21 and 5, respectively. Significant differences were found regarding the G/T and Dmax(χ2=9.538, P<0.05;t=1.974,P<0.05). The SUVmax in EGFR gene mutations group (37 cases) and wild types group (38 cases) were 5.13 ± 4.35 and 9.64 ± 5.12, respectively. Significant difference was found regarding SUVmax(t=4.104, P<0.05). The sensitivity and specificity in predicting EGFR gene mutations were 24%and 93%, respectively, using G/T>50%as diagnostic criterion. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) results indicated Dmax=1.85 cm was the optimal value in predicting EGFR gene mutations, with the sensitivity and specificity of 76% and 42%, respectively. Meanwhile, SUVmax=6.85 was the optimal value, with the sensitivity and specificity of 71% and 73%, respectively. Moreover,χ2 test for trend showed that an obvious trend was found to associate SUVmax with the incidence of EGFR gene mutations (χ2=15.755, P<0.05). Conclusion SUVmax may be helpful in predicting EGFR gene mutations in lung adenocarcinomas with relatively high diagnostic value.

Objective To investigate the imaging characteristics of pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)lym-phoma,in order to improve the diagnosis of this disease.Methods X-ray and CT features of 1 9 cases of pulmonary MALT lympho-ma confirmed by operation or biopsy were retrospectively analyzed.Results Among 1 9 cases,there were 4 cases with a single nod-ule,2 cases with a single consolidation,5 cases with multiple consolidations,2 cases with a single patchy shadow,4 cases with patchy consolidations,1 case with multiple patchy shadows combined with irregular cavities,and 1 case with diffused interstitial changes.Grossus air bronchogram was found in 1 1 cases with nodules,consolidations and patchs.Irregular margin was found in 1 5 cases.Spiculation was found in 3 cases.Pleural retraction was found in 2 cases.Pleural effusion was found in 3 cases.Conclusion Pulmonary MALT lymphoma can be showed as solitary nodule,patchy shadow,consolidation,cavity and diffused interstitial change.Pulmonary MALT lymphoma should be considered if such lesions combined with grossus air bronchogram,irregular mar-gin,spiculation or plural retraction..

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of CT-guided localization with combination of methylene blue and a Hookwire system for small pulmonary nodules (SPNs) before video-assisted thoracoscopic resection.Methods CTguided localization the SPNs before resection in 56 patients and 60 nodules,then underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) resection.Among 56 patients,19 males and 37 females,aged from 35 to 81 years,mean age was (61.1 ±8.9)years.Results SPNs diameter (6.80 ±4.12) mm,distance from the parietal pleura (15.38 ±4.63) mm.CT-guided localization success rate was 100％,positioning time (10.76 ± 8.17) min,8.9％ (5/56) had micro pneumothorax aftet positioning,7.1％ (4/56) occurrence of needle tract bleeding,no conservative treatment.VATS resection rate was 100％.The pathology of 60 lesions were shown:Bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma(BAC) were 33 lesions(55.0％),BAC and adenocarcinoma were 11 lesions(18.3％),Atypicaladenomatous hyperplasia (AAH) were 7 lesions (11.8％),Inflammation were 4 lesions (6.7％),Harmatoma were 3 lesions(5.0％),Tuberculoses were 2 lesions(3.3％).Conclusion CT-guided localization with combination of methylene blue and a Hookwire system before video-assisted thoracoscopic resection is a promising technique for small solitary pulmonary nodules.It could play an important role in accurate localization of small pulmonary nodules,and it is a safe technique with clinical application.