1.2D SECara-Net and 3D U2-Net for detecting unruptured saccular intracranial aneurysms with MR angiography
Zongren NIU ; Qiang MA ; Jingjing DU ; Yande REN ; Mengjie LI ; Yaqian QIAO ; Yueshan TANG ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(2):245-249
Objective To observe the value of 2D SECara-Net and 3D U2-Net models constructed based on 2D maximal intensity projection(MIP)and 3D time-of-flight MR angiography(3D TOF-MRA)images,respectively,also of their combination for MRA detecting unruptured saccular intracranial aneurysms(USIA).Methods Totally 973 patients with single USIA and 300 subjects who underwent healthy physical examination were retrospectively collected and divided into training set(n=923,containing 723 cases of USIA and 200 healthy subjects)and test set(n=350,containing 250 cases of USIA and 100 healthy subjects)at the ratio of 7:3.Pre-processed 3D TOF-MRA and the obtained 2D-MIP images in training set were imported into 3D U2-Net and 2D SECara-Net models for training and adjusting parameters,respectively.The efficiency of 2 models and their combination for detecting USIA were evaluated.Results The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of 2D SECara-Net model for detecting USIA in test set was 78.80%(197/250),95.00%(95/100)and 83.43%(292/350),of 3D U2-Net model was 82.80%(207/250),86.00%(86/100)and 83.71%(293/350),respectively.The specificity of 2D SECara-Net model was higher than that of 3D U2-Net model(P=0.030),while no significant difference of sensitivity nor accuracy was found between 2 models(both P>0.05).The specificity of the combination of the 2 models was 99.00%(99/100),higher than that of 3D U2-Net model(P<0.05),and the sensitivity and accuracy of the combination was 91.20%(228/250)and 93.43%(327/350),respectivelty,both higher than those of 2 single models(all P<0.05).Conclusion 2D SECara-Net and 3D U2-Net models had similar,sensitivity and accuracy for MRA detecting USIA.Combination of them could improve the detecting efficacy.
2.CT manifestations of perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of liver and kidney
Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Sikui WANG ; Hongyan ZHNAG ; Yanbang LIAN ; Yuanwei PAN ; Zhenwei LU ; Jianbo GAO ; Junqiang DONG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(4):251-254
Objective To explore CT manifestations of perivascular epithelioid cell tumor(PEComa)of liver and kidney.Methods Totally 18 hepatic PEComa and 5 renal PEComa confirmed by surgical pathology were retrospectively enrolled,and the preoperative CT manifestations were explored.Results Single lesion of liver or kidney was found in all 23 cases,and the main CT manifestations included low or slightly low density lesion(23/23,100%),with irregular morphology(16/23,69.57%),clear boundaries(17/23,73.91%),non-envelope(21/23,91.30%)and enhancement after administration of contrast agents(21/23,91.30%).Among 18 cases of liver PEComa,most lesions(13/18,72.22%)presented as uniform density,while some(5/18,27.88%)presented as non-uniform density lesions often contained with fat components(5/5,100%)and thickened blood vessels(4/5,80.00%)but rare hemorrhagic necrosis(1/5,20.00%)nor calcification(0/5,0).Fast in and fast out of contrast agents were observed in 16(16/18,88.89%)lesions.Uneven density and internal fat components were found in all 5(5/5,100%)renal PEComa,which rarely with hemorrhagic necrosis(1/5,20.00%),blood vessels orientation(1/5,20.00%)and calcification(0/5,0).After enhancement,fast in and fast out,progressive enhancement and non-enhancement was observed in 2(2/5,40.00%),1(1/5,20.00%)and 2(2/5,40.00%)cases,respectively.Conclusion CT manifestations of PEComa in liver and kidney had certain characteristics.
3.Down-regulation of miR-34a-5p activates PINK1/Parkin pathway to mitigate neurological dysfunction in rats with intracerebral hemorrhage
Yanpeng MA ; Shao HAN ; Jianbo LI ; Xiaoheng GAO ; Jingchuan GUO ; Tao ZHOU
Immunological Journal 2025;41(5):305-311
Objective To investigate the effect of microRNA(miR)-34a-5p on neurological function of rats with intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)by adjusting PTEN-induced kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin pathway.Methods SD rats were assigned into sham surgery group(Sham),ICH group,inhibitor NC group,miR-34a-5p inhibitor group,miR-34a-5p inhibitor+DMSO group,and miR-34a-5p inhibitor+Mdivi-1 group,with 8 rats in each group.Modified neurological severity score(mNSS)was used to assess changes in neurological function of rats;HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the brain tissue of rats;transmission electron microscopy was used to observe autophagy in brain tissue;TUNEL staining was used to observe cell apoptosis;qRT-PCR experiment was used to detect the mRNA levels of miR-34a-5p,PINK1 and Parkin in the brain tissues;Western blot experiments were used to measure PINK1,Parkin,Beclin1 and P62 proteins in the brain tissues of rats;dual luciferase reporter gene assay was used to determine the targeting relationship between miR-34a-5p and PINK1.Results Compared with the inhibitor NC group,the miR-34a-5p inhibitor group demonstrated lower levels of neuronal necrosis,red blood cell amount,inflammatory cell amount,autophagic vacuole amount,mNSS score,TUNEL positivity rate,miR-34a-5p expression and p62 protein,but higher levels of PINK1,Parkin mRNA and protein expression,and Beclin1 protein expression(P<0.05).Compared with the miR-34a-5p inhibitor+DMSO group,the changes mentioned above in rat of the miR-34a-5p inhibitor+Mdivi-1 group are all reversed(P<0.05).In the dual luciferase reporter gene experiment,the relative luciferase activity of cells in the miR-34a-5p mimic and PINK1-WT cotransfected group was greatly reduced(P<0.05).Conclusion The downregulation of miR-34a-5p may alleviate neurological dysfunction in ICH rats by adjusting PINK1/Parkin pathway.
4.CT manifestations of perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of liver and kidney
Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Sikui WANG ; Hongyan ZHNAG ; Yanbang LIAN ; Yuanwei PAN ; Zhenwei LU ; Jianbo GAO ; Junqiang DONG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(4):251-254
Objective To explore CT manifestations of perivascular epithelioid cell tumor(PEComa)of liver and kidney.Methods Totally 18 hepatic PEComa and 5 renal PEComa confirmed by surgical pathology were retrospectively enrolled,and the preoperative CT manifestations were explored.Results Single lesion of liver or kidney was found in all 23 cases,and the main CT manifestations included low or slightly low density lesion(23/23,100%),with irregular morphology(16/23,69.57%),clear boundaries(17/23,73.91%),non-envelope(21/23,91.30%)and enhancement after administration of contrast agents(21/23,91.30%).Among 18 cases of liver PEComa,most lesions(13/18,72.22%)presented as uniform density,while some(5/18,27.88%)presented as non-uniform density lesions often contained with fat components(5/5,100%)and thickened blood vessels(4/5,80.00%)but rare hemorrhagic necrosis(1/5,20.00%)nor calcification(0/5,0).Fast in and fast out of contrast agents were observed in 16(16/18,88.89%)lesions.Uneven density and internal fat components were found in all 5(5/5,100%)renal PEComa,which rarely with hemorrhagic necrosis(1/5,20.00%),blood vessels orientation(1/5,20.00%)and calcification(0/5,0).After enhancement,fast in and fast out,progressive enhancement and non-enhancement was observed in 2(2/5,40.00%),1(1/5,20.00%)and 2(2/5,40.00%)cases,respectively.Conclusion CT manifestations of PEComa in liver and kidney had certain characteristics.
5.2D SECara-Net and 3D U2-Net for detecting unruptured saccular intracranial aneurysms with MR angiography
Zongren NIU ; Qiang MA ; Jingjing DU ; Yande REN ; Mengjie LI ; Yaqian QIAO ; Yueshan TANG ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(2):245-249
Objective To observe the value of 2D SECara-Net and 3D U2-Net models constructed based on 2D maximal intensity projection(MIP)and 3D time-of-flight MR angiography(3D TOF-MRA)images,respectively,also of their combination for MRA detecting unruptured saccular intracranial aneurysms(USIA).Methods Totally 973 patients with single USIA and 300 subjects who underwent healthy physical examination were retrospectively collected and divided into training set(n=923,containing 723 cases of USIA and 200 healthy subjects)and test set(n=350,containing 250 cases of USIA and 100 healthy subjects)at the ratio of 7:3.Pre-processed 3D TOF-MRA and the obtained 2D-MIP images in training set were imported into 3D U2-Net and 2D SECara-Net models for training and adjusting parameters,respectively.The efficiency of 2 models and their combination for detecting USIA were evaluated.Results The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of 2D SECara-Net model for detecting USIA in test set was 78.80%(197/250),95.00%(95/100)and 83.43%(292/350),of 3D U2-Net model was 82.80%(207/250),86.00%(86/100)and 83.71%(293/350),respectively.The specificity of 2D SECara-Net model was higher than that of 3D U2-Net model(P=0.030),while no significant difference of sensitivity nor accuracy was found between 2 models(both P>0.05).The specificity of the combination of the 2 models was 99.00%(99/100),higher than that of 3D U2-Net model(P<0.05),and the sensitivity and accuracy of the combination was 91.20%(228/250)and 93.43%(327/350),respectivelty,both higher than those of 2 single models(all P<0.05).Conclusion 2D SECara-Net and 3D U2-Net models had similar,sensitivity and accuracy for MRA detecting USIA.Combination of them could improve the detecting efficacy.
6.Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm in brain CT perfusion imaging with low tube voltage and reduced contrast agent dosage
Mengyuan ZHANG ; Luotong WANG ; Dian YUAN ; Yicun ZHANG ; Ke QI ; Weiting ZHANG ; Jiong ZHANG ; Songwei YUE ; Jianbo GAO ; Jie LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(5):799-805
Objective To observe the value of deep learning image reconstruction(DLIR)algorithm in brain CT perfusion(CTP)using a protocol of 70 kVp and 40 ml contrast agent dose.Methods Totally 105 patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke(AIS)were prospectively enrolled and randomly divided into 3 groups,who underwent standard dose CTP scanning with 80 kVp and 150 mA combined with reconstruction as adaptive statistic iterative reconstruction V(ASIR-V)at 50%level(CN group,n=35),low dose(LD)scanning with 70 kVp and 100 mA combined with DLIR reconstruction at the highest level(DLIR-H)(LD group,n=35),or ultra-low dose(ULD)scanning with 70 kVp and 70 mA combined with DLIR-H reconstruction(ULD group,n=35).Radiation doses were compared among 3 groups.CT values and standard deviations(SDCT)of ROI of gray matter and white matter in the frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were measured.Signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)and contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)between gray and white matter were calculated and compared among groups.Then pseudo-color images of cerebral blood volume(CBV),cerebral blood flow(CBF),mean transit time(MTT)and time to maximum of the tissue residual function(Tmax)were generated.The imaging quality of CTP pseudo-color images was evaluated,and the compatibility of the subjective scores within every kind of CTP pseudo-color images were assessed using Kappa test.Quantitative perfusion parameters were measured and compared among groups.Results Compared with CN group,both LD and ULD groups demonstrated significantly reduced volume CT dose index(CTDIvol),dose-length product(DLP)and effective dose(ED)(all adjusted P<0.05).In ULD group,SDCT of white matter in frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were higher than those in CN group,and SDCT of white matter in parietal lobe was also higher than that in LD group(all adjusted P<0.05).No significant difference of SDCT of gray matter was observed among groups(all P>0.05).SNR of white matter in parietal and temporal lobes in both LD and ULD groups were lower than those in CN group(all P<0.05),while no significant difference of SNR of white matter in frontal lobe,nor of gray matter in frontal,parietal and temporal lobes was found among groups(all P>0.05).CNR of gray and white matter in the frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were not significantly different among groups(all P>0.05).High consistency of inter-observer subjective scores of CBV maps,CBF maps and Tmax maps(Kappa of 0.623,0.644 and 0.638,respectively)were noticed,which of MTT maps had moderate consistency(Kappa=0.560).No significant difference of intra-obsever subjective scores of CTP pseudo-color images was found among groups(all P>0.05).CBV,CBF,MTT and Tmax values of gray and white matter in frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were not significantly different among groups(all P>0.05).Conclusion DLIR algorithm applicated in low radiation dose and reduced contrast agent dosage might ensure imaging quality.
7.Pelvic epithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcoma complicated with peritoneal metastasis: a case report
Wenpeng HUANG ; Lele SONG ; Xiaoyan XIAO ; Liming LI ; Yongkang QIU ; Jianbo GAO ; Lei KANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(3):357-360
Objective:To analyze the clinical features, imaging features and diagnosis and treatment process of a female pelvic epithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcoma (EIMS) with peritoneal metastasis, so as to improve the clinical understanding and diagnostic ability of the disease and avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.Methods:The clinical data of a female patient with pelvic EIMS combined with peritoneal metastasis in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The triad examination of the patient involved an irregular solid mass in the pelvic cavity about 8.0 cm×9.0 cm in size. Laboratory examination revealed human epididymal protein 4(HE4)154.00 pmol/L. The ultrasonography showed multiple low-echo masses in deep pelvic cavity with unclear boundary and uneven internal echo, and color doppler flow imaging (CDFI) showed abundant internal blood flow signals. Enhanced CT showed uneven and obvious enhancement of the lesion. Pathological examination showed the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the mucous interstitial background. The tumor cells were round and epithelioid, with large nuclei, deep staining and obvious nucleolus. Immunohistochemistry showed anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive, and molecular pathology fluorescence in situ hybridization showed ALK gene amplification (positive). Combined with pathological, immunohistochemical and genetic tests, EIMS was diagnosed. Conclusions:EIMS should be considered when there are single or multiple solid or cystic nodules or masses in the pelvic cavity with obvious enhancement, invasive growth and peritoneal implantation metastasis, and the correct diagnosis can be made according to the pathological findings, immunohistochemistry and genetic test results.
8.Tirzepatide in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus:a rapid health technology assessment
Yunxuan ZHANG ; Haifeng ZHOU ; Ningzhou GAO ; Jianbo WU ; Cheng QIAN ; Min ZHANG ; Han GUO ; Zhongjuan SONG ; Xiaoyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(9):1057-1065
Objective To conduct a rapid health technology assessment(rHTA)of the efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness of tirzepatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),and to provide evidence for clinical medication.Methods PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,Cochrane Library,WanFang Data,CNKI databases,and health technology assessment(HTA)websites were searched to collect systematic reviews/Meta-analysis,pharmacoecomic literature and HTA reports of tirzepatide in the treatment of T2DM from inception to February 28,2025.Two researchers independently conducted literature screening,data extraction,and quality assessment,and then summarized and analyzed the results.Results A total of 13 articles were included,comprising 2 HTA reports,8 systematic reviews/Meta-analyses,and 3 pharmacoeconomic studies.In terms of efficacy,tirzepatide outperformed placebo or other antidiabetic drugs in reducing glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c),increasing the rate of HbA1c<7%,lowering blood glucose,and reducing weight.The antihyperglycemic and weight-loss effects of tirzepatide were dose-dependent,and it also had certain advantages in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and renal composite endpoint events.Regarding safety,the incidence of gastrointestinal adverse events in the tirzepatide group was higher than that in the placebo group and the insulin group,mainly manifested as diarrhea,nausea,and vomiting.However,it did not increase the risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events,nor did it increase the risk of hypoglycemia and pancreatitis.In terms of cost-effectiveness,tirzepatide had cost-utility and cost-effectiveness advantages compared with semaglutide and other antidiabetic drugs.Conclusion Compared with other antidiabetic drugs,tirzepatide has better efficacy,safety,and cost-effectiveness in the treatment of T2DM.
9.Clinical pathway for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Yuan ZHANG ; Hao WANG ; Haiyan YIN ; Shengwei JIN ; Bangjiang FANG ; Guiwei LI ; Xijing ZHANG ; Hongmei GAO ; Donghao WANG ; Changsong WANG ; Keliang XIE ; Lai JIANG ; Yan QU ; Zhaocai ZHANG ; Jianying KAN ; Daihua YU ; Junling LIU ; Jun LI ; Weiwei AN ; Yong CHEN ; Jianbo YU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(3):257-261
Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a frequently encountered acute abdominal syndrome in clinical settings,and the integrated model of traditional Chinese and Western medicine(TCM-WM)has demonstrated notable advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of AP.To systematize and standardize clinical practices related to develop clinical pathway for integrated TCM-WM diagnosis and treatment of AP,which enhances the efficiency and quality of patient care.This pathway focuses on AP,a common acute and life-threatening disease within the digestive system,and outlines that the central pathological mechanism involves pancreatic injury and localized inflammation resulting from the abnormal activation of pancreatic enzymes.It has the characteristics of rapid onset,multiple causes,and complex manifestations.Severe cases can be life-threatening.At present,conventional treatments encompass a diverse range of modalities.Moreover,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)holds distinct advantages in alleviating relevant symptoms,and TCM-WM is gaining increasing prevalence.To enhance the standardization and consistency of diagnostic and therapeutic practices,this clinical pathway clearly delineates the target patient population,which includes individuals diagnosed with abdominal pain disorder according to TCM and with AP in accordance with WM criteria,as well as the corresponding inclusion standards.The diagnostic framework integrates both TCM and WM guidelines,and further incorporates disease staging,severity grading,and syndrome differentiation to support a comprehensive and integrated diagnostic strategy.The treatment integrates approaches from both TCM and WM.Within the WM framework,interventions consist of basic supportive care,infection control,nutritional support,and the management of complications.In the context of TCM,the protocol includes syndrome differentiation and corresponding therapeutic strategies(Distinct syndrome patterns are identified and managed during the acute and convalescent phases),such as acupuncture and retention enema.This clinical pathway addresses multiple key components,including preventive strategies,post-treatment follow-up,criteria for evaluating therapeutic efficacy,admission and discharge,admission examination protocols,discharge criteria,and the rationale for deviations or withdrawal from the pathway.It is designed to provide a systematic and standardized reference framework for relevant clinical practices.
10.Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm in brain CT perfusion imaging with low tube voltage and reduced contrast agent dosage
Mengyuan ZHANG ; Luotong WANG ; Dian YUAN ; Yicun ZHANG ; Ke QI ; Weiting ZHANG ; Jiong ZHANG ; Songwei YUE ; Jianbo GAO ; Jie LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(5):799-805
Objective To observe the value of deep learning image reconstruction(DLIR)algorithm in brain CT perfusion(CTP)using a protocol of 70 kVp and 40 ml contrast agent dose.Methods Totally 105 patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke(AIS)were prospectively enrolled and randomly divided into 3 groups,who underwent standard dose CTP scanning with 80 kVp and 150 mA combined with reconstruction as adaptive statistic iterative reconstruction V(ASIR-V)at 50%level(CN group,n=35),low dose(LD)scanning with 70 kVp and 100 mA combined with DLIR reconstruction at the highest level(DLIR-H)(LD group,n=35),or ultra-low dose(ULD)scanning with 70 kVp and 70 mA combined with DLIR-H reconstruction(ULD group,n=35).Radiation doses were compared among 3 groups.CT values and standard deviations(SDCT)of ROI of gray matter and white matter in the frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were measured.Signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)and contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)between gray and white matter were calculated and compared among groups.Then pseudo-color images of cerebral blood volume(CBV),cerebral blood flow(CBF),mean transit time(MTT)and time to maximum of the tissue residual function(Tmax)were generated.The imaging quality of CTP pseudo-color images was evaluated,and the compatibility of the subjective scores within every kind of CTP pseudo-color images were assessed using Kappa test.Quantitative perfusion parameters were measured and compared among groups.Results Compared with CN group,both LD and ULD groups demonstrated significantly reduced volume CT dose index(CTDIvol),dose-length product(DLP)and effective dose(ED)(all adjusted P<0.05).In ULD group,SDCT of white matter in frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were higher than those in CN group,and SDCT of white matter in parietal lobe was also higher than that in LD group(all adjusted P<0.05).No significant difference of SDCT of gray matter was observed among groups(all P>0.05).SNR of white matter in parietal and temporal lobes in both LD and ULD groups were lower than those in CN group(all P<0.05),while no significant difference of SNR of white matter in frontal lobe,nor of gray matter in frontal,parietal and temporal lobes was found among groups(all P>0.05).CNR of gray and white matter in the frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were not significantly different among groups(all P>0.05).High consistency of inter-observer subjective scores of CBV maps,CBF maps and Tmax maps(Kappa of 0.623,0.644 and 0.638,respectively)were noticed,which of MTT maps had moderate consistency(Kappa=0.560).No significant difference of intra-obsever subjective scores of CTP pseudo-color images was found among groups(all P>0.05).CBV,CBF,MTT and Tmax values of gray and white matter in frontal,parietal and temporal lobes were not significantly different among groups(all P>0.05).Conclusion DLIR algorithm applicated in low radiation dose and reduced contrast agent dosage might ensure imaging quality.

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