Objective To explore the CT diagnosis and differential diagnosis of perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms (PEComa), improve the accuracy of PEComa diagnosis, and reduce misdiagnosis. Methods CT findings of 8 cases of PEComa confirmed by pathology in Jining First People’s Hospital from January 2020 to April 2024 were retrospectively analyzed for the location, shape, size, boundary, plain scan density, and enhancement characteristics of the lesions. Results All 8 tumors were solitary, with 5 located in the kidney, 1 in the liver, 1 in the extraperitoneal space, and 1 in the retroperitoneal space. The tumors were round in 3 cases, oval in 1 case, and irregular in 4 cases. Seven cases were benign with clear boundaries and 1 case was malignant with unclear boundaries. On plain CT, 2 cases showed slightly low density, 3 cases showed slightly high density, and 3 cases showed low density. One tumor had uniform density, and 7 tumors had nonuniform density with internal necrosis and cystic changes. Contrast-enhanced CT revealed diverse enhancement patterns. Four cases showed a “fast in and fast out” enhancement pattern, with significant arterial-phase enhancement and reduced portal venous-phase enhancement. Three cases showed a “fast-in and slow-out” enhancement pattern, with significant enhancement in the arterial phase, persistent enhancement in the portal venous phase, and slightly reduced density in the delayed phase. One case showed mild enhancement in the arterial phase and significant enhancement in the portal venous phase. In 3 cases, multiple tortuous and thickened blood vessels were observed around the tumors, while 3 cases showed tortuous vascular shadows within the tumors. Conclusion PEComa demonstrates characteristic CT features, predominantly with “fast in and fast out” or “fast in and slow out” enhancement patterns. When thickened and tortuous blood vessels are observed within or around the tumor, PEComa should be considered in combination with clinical findings.

Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of Femoral Artery Compression-Related Skin Complications Around the Puncture Site(FACR-SCAPS)in patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)undergoing transarterial chemoembolization(TACE).Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling.A total of 1 573 HCC patients who underwent TACE between April 2023 and October 2024 were recruited from interventional radiology departments,oncology units,and specialized centers across 10 hospitals in Beijing,Tianjin,Shandong,Hebei,Qinghai,and Inner Mongolia.Descriptive statistics,univariate analysis,and multivariate logistic regression were used to explore the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of FACR-SCAPS in this population.Results Among the 1 573 primary HCC patients undergoing TACE interventional therapy,FACR-SCAPS occurred in 28.99％(456/1 573),with a total of 476 complication instances recorded(30.26 per 100 patients).Patients with a single complication accounted for 96.93％,whereas those with multiple complications constituted 3.07％.The most prevalent types of complications were skin erythema,skin ecchymosis,and hard lumps formation,collectively accounting for 96.49％of all complications.Hematoma,blisters,and rupture complications collectively accounted for only 4.61％.Logistic regression analysis revealed that peak diastolic blood pressure during compression(OR=1.024,95％CI:1.013-1.035,P＜0.001),use of rotary compression hemostasis devices(OR=3.220,95％CI:2.120-4.891,P＜0.001),elevated PT-INR(OR=19.630,95％CI:6.039-63.810,P＜0.001),and anticoagulant use within the last three months(OR=1.909,95％CI:1.064-3.427,P=0.030)were significant influencing factors associated with FACR-SCAPS post-TACE.Conclusion FACR-SCAPS is commonly seen among primary HCC patients after TACE,its risk factors include peak diastolic blood pressure during compression,use of rotary compression devices,elevated PT-INR,and recent anticoagulant use.

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) collapsibility combined with pressure therapy in the treatment of eczema.Methods:From January 2021 to August 2021, 60 patients with lower extremity venous ulcers who were treated in Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences were selected and randomly divided into the control group (30 patients) and observation group (30 patients). The control group was treated by the routine pressure therapy, and the observation group was by the TCM nursing intervention on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 2 weeks. The visual analogy scale (VAS),chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ), Self-rating Anxiety Acale (SAS), and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) were measured and evaluated at baseline and after treatment.Results:The total response rate was 100.0% (30/30) in the observation group and 86.7% (26/30) in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=4.29, P=0.038). The VAS (2.47±0.68 vs. 2.97±0.14, t=3.95), SAS (40.31±11.93 vs. 55.87±4.53, t=4.73), SDS (44.30±5.38 vs. 47.61±5.33, t=2.39) scores were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.05), CIVIQ score (86.63±2.74 vs. 84.67±3.23, t=2.54) was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:TCM combined with pressure therapy can promote the healing of ulcers in patients with eczema, relieve pain, and improve the quality of life of patients.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship between hemoglobin(Hb) level on admission and survival prognosis of patients with hip fracture. METHODS: From February 2016 to October 2018, 249 elderly patients with hip fracture were surgically treated including 62 males and 187 females;the age ranged from 60 to 91(73.67±10.52) years;the time from injury to operation was (6.79±2.27) d. The clinical and laboratory examination results were collected. The Hb level at admission and the mortality at 30, 90, 180 and 360 days after operation were observed. According to the Hb level at admission, the patients were divided into Hb<120 g/L and Hb≥120 g/L groups. The survival conditions of the two groups at 30, 90, 180 and 360 days after operation were compared and analyzed. Logistic regression was used to analyze the effect of Hb level on death 30, 90, 180 and 360 days after operation. RESULTS: The mortality rates at 30, 90, 180 and 360 days after operation were 5.22%, 9.24%, 16.87% and 20.48% respectively. The level of Hb at admission was a risk factor for prognosis and death 30, 90, 180 and 360 days after operation(P<0.05). The OR(95% CI) were 2.431(1.475-4.006), 2.625(1.468-4.695), 2.276(1.320-3.925) and 2.082(1.221-3.551) respectively. CONCLUSION The level of Hb at admission can affect the survival and prognosis of elderly patients with hip fracture. We should further study how to manage the level of Hb before operation.
Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Hemoglobins/analysis* ; Hip Fractures/surgery* ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors

Objective:To screen the biomarkers in the exhaled breath of mice exposed to benzene by using exhaled breath online analysis system.Methods:Thirty 8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into six groups (0, 3, 32, 324, 648, and 1 296 mg/m 3) and treated with benzene vapour for 28 days. At the end of the exposure, the peripheral blood cell counts and blood glutathione (GSH) were detected. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in HL60 cells treated by mice plasma was examined. Exhaled breath data from mice were collected by Secondary electrospray ionization source high resolution mass spectrometry (SESI-HRMS). Targeted analysis underlying benzene metabolites and oxidative stress metabolites was performed to screen the biomarkers in exhaled breath. Results:After benzene exposure, the number of peripheral blood cells was decreased in different degrees, particularly in the white blood cells (WBC) number. The WBC in 32 and 324 mg/m 3 groups was declined by 27.76% and 52.87%, respectively compared to that in control group ( P<0.05). Meanwhile, compared with the control group, the GSH content of peripheral blood cells from 324 mg/m 3 group decreased by 13.16% ( P<0.05). In addition, MDA content was increased by 18.11% in HL60 cells treated with plasma from 324 mg/m 3 group mice ( P<0.05). The phenol, hydroquinone/catechol, benzenetriol and trans, trans-Muconic acid ( t,t-MA) in the exhaled gas of mice could be used as biomarkers for benzene exposure ( R 2>0.8, P<0.001). The peak intensity of five small molecular metabolites related to oxidative stress (ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 5H 10O 3, ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 6H 12O 3, glutamate, cysteine and MDA) increased with the increase of benzene concentration ( P<0.05), which was negatively correlated with WBC decline ( P<0.001), suggesting that these molecules mignt be used as biomarkers of benzene-induced toxicity. Conclusions:Phenol, hydroquinone/catechol, benzenetriol and trans, trans-Muconic acid ( t,t-MA) in exhaled breath of mice could be used as biomarkers for benzene exposure; ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 5H 10O 3, ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 6H 12O 3, glutamate, cysteine and MDA might be used as markers of benzene-induced toxicity.

Objective:To screen the biomarkers in the exhaled breath of mice exposed to benzene by using exhaled breath online analysis system.Methods:Thirty 8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into six groups (0, 3, 32, 324, 648, and 1 296 mg/m 3) and treated with benzene vapour for 28 days. At the end of the exposure, the peripheral blood cell counts and blood glutathione (GSH) were detected. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in HL60 cells treated by mice plasma was examined. Exhaled breath data from mice were collected by Secondary electrospray ionization source high resolution mass spectrometry (SESI-HRMS). Targeted analysis underlying benzene metabolites and oxidative stress metabolites was performed to screen the biomarkers in exhaled breath. Results:After benzene exposure, the number of peripheral blood cells was decreased in different degrees, particularly in the white blood cells (WBC) number. The WBC in 32 and 324 mg/m 3 groups was declined by 27.76% and 52.87%, respectively compared to that in control group ( P<0.05). Meanwhile, compared with the control group, the GSH content of peripheral blood cells from 324 mg/m 3 group decreased by 13.16% ( P<0.05). In addition, MDA content was increased by 18.11% in HL60 cells treated with plasma from 324 mg/m 3 group mice ( P<0.05). The phenol, hydroquinone/catechol, benzenetriol and trans, trans-Muconic acid ( t,t-MA) in the exhaled gas of mice could be used as biomarkers for benzene exposure ( R 2>0.8, P<0.001). The peak intensity of five small molecular metabolites related to oxidative stress (ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 5H 10O 3, ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 6H 12O 3, glutamate, cysteine and MDA) increased with the increase of benzene concentration ( P<0.05), which was negatively correlated with WBC decline ( P<0.001), suggesting that these molecules mignt be used as biomarkers of benzene-induced toxicity. Conclusions:Phenol, hydroquinone/catechol, benzenetriol and trans, trans-Muconic acid ( t,t-MA) in exhaled breath of mice could be used as biomarkers for benzene exposure; ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 5H 10O 3, ω-carboxylic fatty acid C 6H 12O 3, glutamate, cysteine and MDA might be used as markers of benzene-induced toxicity.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical value of three-dimensional ultrasound imaging in the localization and shaping of intrauterine contraceptive device.Methods:A total of 46 patients with abnormal intrauterine contraceptive device positions who admitted to Xin'an International Hospital from May 2018 to May 2019 were selected.All patients were examined by two-dimensional ultrasound and three-dimensional ultrasound, and the results were compared with the surgical results of the patients.The application value of three-dimensional ultrasound in the localization and shaping of intrauterine contraceptive device was analyzed.Results:By surgery pathology diagnosed with synthetic in palace in 2 cases, synthetic down in 29 cases, synthetic part or security in 15 cases.The two-dimensional ultrasonic diagnosis of patients with synthetic in the palace in 2 cases, synthetic down in 30 cases, synthetic part or security embedded in 11 cases, abnormal suspicious uncertain in 3 cases, 3 cases of missed diagnosis, 1 case of misdiagnosis.The three-dimensional ultrasound diagnosis in patients with synthetic in the palace in 2 cases, synthetic down in 29 cases, synthetic part or security embedded in 14 cases, abnormal suspicious uncertain in 1 case, no misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis in 1 case, pure synthetic down patients can be removed under hysteroscopy.Patients with IUD outside the uterus were removed laparoscopically without IUD rupture or residual fragments.And synthetic guided by hysteroscopy in patients with incarcerated during extraction, 3 cases of synthetic fracture or residual fragments occurring and compared with synthetic down the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=4.982, P<0.05), compared with the synthetic located outside the uterus, the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=4.634, P<0.05), the incidence of completely bypassed economizer fracture or residual fragments was higher than partial incarceration patients (χ 2=4.845, P<0.05). Conclusion:Three-dimensional ultrasound has higher accuracy in positioning and shaping the intrauterine contraceptive device of patients, which can guide clinicians to choose the treatment program.

Objective:To investigate the application value of three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound in the clinical diagnosis of endometrial polyps.Methods:Seventy-three patients with suspected endometrial lesions admitted to Xin'an International Hospital of Zhejiang Province from June 2018 to June 2019 were enrolled.Three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound and hysteroscopy were performed on the patients.The results of hysteroscopy and three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound diagnosis and ROC curve were analyzed.Results:In 73 patients, the pathological diagnosis showed that there were 35 cases in the non-polyp group and 38 cases in the polyp group.The area and standard error under the three-dimensional Doppler ultrasound curve were 0.93 and 0.04, respectively.The area under the hysteroscopic curve and the standard error were 0.92.0.03, respectively, there was no statistically significant difference in the area of ROC curve between the two diagnostic methods ( P=0.051). Conclusion:Three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of endometrial polyps is highly accurate and similar to hysteroscopy.In the clinical examination of endometrial polyps, three-dimensional energy Doppler ultrasonography is worthy of promotion and application.

Genes encoding thaumatin-like protein () are frequently found in fungal genomes. However, information ongenes inis still limited. In this study, threegenes were cloned from. The full-length coding sequence of,andwere 768, 759 and 561 bp long, respectively, encoding for 256, 253 and 187 amino acids. Phylogenetic trees showed that,andwere clustered with sequences fromand, respectively. The expression patterns of the threegenes were higher inwithinfection than in the sclerotia without. Furthermore, over-expression of three PuTLPs were carried out inBL21 (DE3) strain, and high quality proteins were obtained using Ni-NTA resin that can be used for preparation of specific antibodies. These results suggest that,andinmay be involved in the defense response toinfections.

OBJECTIVETo identify pathogenic mutation of the TSC1 and TSC2 genes in a patient with tuberous sclerosis.

METHODSPeripheral venous blood samples and clinical data of a pregnant woman with tuberous sclerosis and 4 family members (parents, uncle and husband) were collected. Genomic DNA was extracted. All coding exons of the TSC1 and TSC2 genes and their flanking intronic sequences were amplified by polymerase chain reaction and subjected to direct sequencing.

RESULTSThe patient has presented facial angiofibroma and prefrons fibrous plaque for 20 years, and lumbar connective tissue nevus for 10 years. She also had mental retardation but no epilepsy. A novel frame-shift mutation c.4258-4261delTCAG was detected in exon 34 of the TSC2 gene, which had led to a premature stop codon TAG after the 55th amino acids. The same mutation was not found in the unaffected family members and 100 unrelated healthy controls.

CONCLUSIONThe novel frame-shifting mutation c.4258-4261delTCAG (p.Ser1420GlyfsX55) in the TSC2 gene may be responsible for the disease in the patient.

Adult ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; genetics ; Base Sequence ; China ; DNA Mutational Analysis ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutation ; Pedigree ; Pregnancy ; Tuberous Sclerosis ; genetics ; Tumor Suppressor Proteins ; genetics ; Young Adult