1.Clinical analysis of a case of central nervous system intravascular lymphoma with multiple intracerebral microbleeds and literature review
Ying LIU ; Guoyong JIA ; Yi LI ; Yuying ZHAO ; Cuilan WANG ; Chuanzhu YAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2022;55(2):102-108
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological features and imaging differential diagnosis of intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) in the central nervous system (CNS).Methods:A case of CNS IVLBCL with multiple intracerebral microbleeds (CMBs) diagnosed in the Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University in 2017 was reported. The clinical and imaging data, histological and immunohistochemical markers were retrospectively analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed.Results:The patient was a 31-year-old woman presented with headache and seizures. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed multifocal lesions involving mainly the cortical and subcortical white matter (bilateral cerebral hemisphere and right cerebellar hemisphere), hyperintense signal on T 2-weighted and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images, with hypointense signal on T 1-weigthed and diffusion-weighted images and contrast enhancement in some lesions. The susceptibility weighted imaging revealed multifocal cortical or subcortical hypointense lesions, involving mainly the subcortical white matter. Brain magnetic resonance angiography was normal. Brain magnetic resonance venography showed left side transverse sinus was hypoplastic. Cranial magnetic resonance spectroscopy showed decreased N-acetylaspartylglutamate peak, elevated choline peak and inverted lipid double peak. Her symptoms and the lesions once improved after starting steroid treatment. However, CNS recurrence occurred after 1 week of steroid withdrawal. She underwent the biopsy of the right frontotemporal lobe. The pathological examination showed multiple microscopic hemorrhages and edema scattered in the brain tissue. A large number of heterologous mononuclear cells were aggregated in small blood vessels in the parenchyma and meninges. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that the tumor was negative for Epstein-Barr virus encoded small RNAs, CD 3, CD 10, cytokeratin and CD 138, and positive for CD 20, CD 79α, B-cell lymphoma (BCL)-2, BCL-6, myelocytomatosis oncogene (C-myc) and multiple myeloma oncogene-1 (MUM-1). The Ki67 proliferation index was about 70%. The diagnosis of IVLBCL was confirmed. Conclusions:IVLBCL in CNS is a rare and swiftly progressive disease with poor prognosis. Its clinical symptoms and imaging are nonspecific. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical. Biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis. Random skin biopsy may be helpful for the early diagnosis. Furthermore, regarding the cause of multiple CMBs, the possibility of IVLBCL should be considered in the differential diagnosis, in addition to the common causes, such as primary angiitis of the CNS and cerebral amyloid angiopathy.
2.Application research of mixed teaching based on DingTalk platform in clinical practice teaching of respiratory department
Cuijuan LI ; Ying TANG ; Cuilan PENG ; Jinli LIU ; Chunbo WANG ; Shuo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(12):1704-1708
Objective:To explore the application effect of online and offline mixed teaching based on DingTalk platform in clinical practice teaching of respiratory department.Methods:The Batch 2016 ( n= 40) and Batch 2017 ( n=47) undergraduates of clinical medicine in Qiqihar Medical College were selected as the research objects, and they were divided into a control group and a research group. The control group adopted traditional offline theoretical teaching, while the research group adopted online-offline mixed teaching, focusing on teaching design and teaching objectives, teaching subjects, teaching resources, network platforms and teaching activities (classroom learning and evaluation). The theoretical and practical test scores of the two groups of interns were compared, and the evaluations of the students in the research group on the effect of online and offline mixed teaching were collected. Excel 2013 was used to sort out the data, and R software was used for data processing and statistical analysis. T-test was used for measurement data and Chi-square test was used for counting data. Results:The operational test scores [(28.16±1.70) points] and theoretical scores [(82.07±6.40) points] of the students in the study group were higher than those in the control group [(23.35±2.88) points and (76.20±5.67) points], with significant differences ( P<0.001). Compared with the students in the control group, the students in the research group were more satisfied with the mixed teaching method. Conclusion:The online and offline mixed teaching is conducive to improving students' comprehensive performance, learning effect, and promoting students' clinical diagnosis and treatment skills, self-study, innovation abilities and clinical competence.
3.Effect of urolithin B on the biological behavior of glioblastoma U251 cell
Cuilan Liu ; Di Zhao ; Juanjuan Dai ; Dan Wang ; Chen Li ; Song Liu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(2):187-192
Objective :
To investigate the effect and mechanism of Urolithin B ( UB) on proliferation , migration , invasion , apoptosis and cell cycle of glioblastoma cells.
Methods :
The effects of UB on the proliferation , migration and invasion of glioblastoma U251 cells were detected by CCK⁃8 , clone formation assay , scratch healing assay , Transwell invasion assay respectively. The regulation effect of UB on cell cycle and apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Western blot was used to detect the effects of UB on the phosphorylation levels of downstream signaling pathway proteins ERK , AKT , p38 and JNK.
Results :
Compared with the control group , at 24 h and 48 h , the absorbance value of U251 cells was decreased by UB (P < 0. 01) in a dose dependent manner. UB reduced the percentage of cell clone formation (P < 0. 01) . The percentage of the scratch healing area was reduced by UB (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) . The percentage of the number of invaded cells was reduced by UB (P < 0. 01) . UB could induce apoptosis (P < 0. 01) and cause the cells to stagnate in G2/M phase (P < 0. 01) . UB could significantly inhibit the phosphorylation of ERK (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) and AKT (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) .
Conclusion
UB can inhibit proliferation , migration , invasion , apoptosis and cell cycle of glioblastoma cells , and regulate the phosphorylation levels of ERK and AKT.
4.Clinical analysis of two cases of spastic paraplegia caused by Wallerian degeneration in lateral corticospinal tracts after pontine infarction
Xiaoyan GE ; Guoyong JIA ; Ying LIU ; Yi LI ; Cuilan WANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(5):463-469
Objective:To investigate the clinical manifestations and imaging features of spastic paraplegia caused by spinal cord Wallerian degeneration after pontine infarction, and to analyze its occurrence process and mechanism.Methods:The clinical manifestations and imaging features of two patients with spastic paraplegia caused by spinal cord Wallerian degeneration after pontine infarction were reported for the first time in China. Combined with anatomy and review of the literature, the mechanism, imaging manifestations and clinical features of Wallerian degeneration of lateral funiculus of spinal cord after pontine infarction were analyzed systematically.Results:Case 1 was a 65 years old female, and case 2 was a 58 years old male, who were treated in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University on December 7, 2018 and June 23, 2019 respectively. All the two patients presented with strength weakness of both limbs, hypertonia, symmetric hyperreflexia, and bilateral extensor plantar responses, which suggested spastic paraplegia secondary to upper motor neuron involvement. Spastic paraplegia appeared eight months after pontine infarction in case 1 and appeared six months after pontine infarction in case 2. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed continuous iso-T 1 and high-T 2 signals of bilateral pyramidal tracts below the pontine foci. Case 1 showed lesions of lateral cord of medulla oblongata, cervical spinal cord and thoracic spinal cord, and case 2 showed lesions of lateral cord of medulla oblongata and cervical spinal cord. At the same time, motor neuron disease and metabolic disease were excluded by electromyography and laboratory examination, inflammatory demyelinating disease was excluded by cerebrospinal fluid examination in one case. The syndromes, in combination with a continuous strip of abnormal signal revealed by magnetic resonance imaging which was consistent with the pyramidal tract and connected with the primary lesion suggested wallerian degeneration of spinal cord secondary to pontine infarction. The clinical symptoms of two cases were gradually aggravated in follow-up. Conclusions:Spinal cord Wallerian degeneration is a sequel after pontine infarction, which is related to the prognosis of the disease. A full understanding of its clinical manifestations and imaging features can avoid clinical misdiagnosis as other diseases.
5.The clinical and radiological features of superficial siderosis of central nervous system: report of four cases
Yao ZUO ; Guoyong JIA ; Guiyue MENG ; Ying LIU ; Cuilan WANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2020;53(4):291-297
Objective:To explore the etiology, clinical features and treatment of superficial siderosis of central nervous system (SSCNS) in China.Methods:The clinical data of four patients with SSCNS diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University during 2015—2019 were retrospectively reviewed. The etiology and clinical features of the four cases were summarized and analyzed.Results:All the four patients were male, with an average age of 60.5 years. Clinical symptoms included headache, hearing loss, and cerebellar ataxia. Brain MRI and SWI showed that hemosiderin mainly deposited (short linear T 2 signal, low SWI signal) on the surface of cerebellum, brainstem, temporal lobe, frontal lobe, and spinal cord. Potential bleeding sites were found in all four patients, including brain traumatic history, spinal intradural extramedullary cavernous hemangioma, brain metastasis and intracranial aneurysm. Patients were followed up for six months to four years. Headache symptoms improved in only one patient who received surgical treatment, while symptoms of the other three patients progressed. Conclusions:SSCNS is mainly characterized by hearing loss, progressive cerebellar ataxia and myelopathy. The diagnosis of this disease mainly depends on imaging examination. The linear low signal on the surface of T 2WI is the main basis for the diagnosis of SSCNS. Surgical treatment of bleeding sites and iron chelator are the main treatments of the disease.
6. The clinical and radiological features of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody associated disease
Dongqing CUI ; Yao ZUO ; Yanxia LIU ; Liping HU ; Shengjun WANG ; Cuilan WANG ; Lili CAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2020;53(1):19-24
Objective:
To explore the clinical and radiological features of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody associated disease.
Methods:
The clinical data of 22 MOG antibody associated disease cases treated in the Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 2017 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical data of MOG antibody associated disease were summarized, including clinical and imaging features.
Results:
Of the 22 included patients with MOG antibody associated disease, the average age was 38.5 years, 13 were male and nine were female. Among them, 11 cases manifested as aquaporin-4 (AQP4)-negative neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), four cases optic neuritis, two cases transverse myelitis, one case acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), two cases cortical encephalitis and two cases vestibular neuronitis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results showed that multiple anatomical areas were involved. Among the nine patients with optic nerve involvement, five patients had longitudinally extensive optic nerve lesions, which were longitudinally enhanced. In eight patients, MRI lesions in the spinal cord showed mostly long or short segments involvement, involving 2-5 spinal cord segments. Five cases involved the cervical spinal cord, six cases involved the thoracic spinal cord, and one case involved the lumbar spinal cord. Brain MRI abnormalities were found in 13 cases and the lesions were mostly patchy and point-shaped. MRI lesions demonstrated T2 hyperintensity and some of them could be strengthened, which may involve the basal ganglia, thalamus, radiographic crown, frontal temporal lobe, brain stem and other parts. Among them, 16 patients were sensitive to high-dose intravenous/oral methylprednisolone in the acute phase. Seven patients had recurrence after two months to two years of follow-up.
Conclusions
MOG antibody associated disease include multiple manifestations. Among them, AQP4-negative NMOSD is the most common form. The clinical manifestations of patients showed diversity. Imaging is characterized by multiple parts involvement such as optic nerve, spinal cord, and brain. Most patients are sensitive to high-dose intravenous/oral methylprednisolone, and have a good prognosis in the acute phase, but some patients may relapse.
7.Clinical analysis of three cases of listerial rhombencephalitis
Bing ZHAO ; Hong GAI ; Qinzhou WANG ; Cuiping ZHAO ; Cuilan WANG ; Wei LI ; Chuanzhu YAN ; Yuying ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2019;52(8):640-645
Objective To describe the features of clinical,imaging and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of listerial rhombencephalitis to improve the understanding of this disease in clinical practice.Methods All the clinical data of three cases of listerial rhombencephalitis from April to August 2017 in Qilu Hospital were collected and analyzed retrospectively.Results All the three cases were healthy adult women before,with a rapidly progressive course,beginning with fever (38.2-40 ℃),headache accompanied by nausea and vomiting,followed by cranial paralysis,dysphagia and paralysis of the limbs on the 2nd to 5th day of onset,and developed to acute respiratory failure and unconsciousness on the 5th to 8th day of onset.All the three patients were diagnosed with CSF culture positive for Listera monocytogenes on the 3rd to 5th day after admission.The initial CSF lactic acid increased significantly,representing 12.3,12.0 and 10.0 mmol/L respectively;CSF white blood cells were 416× 106/L,760× 106/L and 793× 106/L,respectively,and the protein levels were 0.76 g/L,0.57 g/L and 1.47 g/L,respectively.Brain images showed brain stem was involved in all the three patients,therein cases 1 and 3 with cerebellar hemisphere involved,case 2 with upper cervical spinal cord involved,and case 1 with supratentorial hydrocephalus involved.After treatment with sensitive antibiotics,case 1 recovered,case 2 died,and case 3 lived with dysphagia.Conclusions Listerial rhombencephalitis should be suspected when a patient started with fever and headache,rapidly progressed to cranial nerve paralysis,brainstem symptoms,and acute respiratory failure,especially when the brain imaging suggested brainstem involved with increased white blood cells and apparently elevated lactic acid level of CSF.The earlier the sensitive antibiotics initiated,the better the patients' prognosis.
8.Venous injury caused by peripheral intravenous indwelling catheter and recovery
Gaiting ZHAO ; Bin LI ; Xinrong QI ; Qian HU ; Cuilan WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(29):3733-3738
Objective? To observe the correlation factors of venous injury caused by peripheral intravenous indwelling catheter, so as to guide the rational use of clinical intravenous indwelling catheter, so as to avoid venous injury and promote vascular recovery. Methods? This study was carried out in five Class Ⅲ Grade A hospitals. In each hospital, we randomly selected one of the departments: Digestive Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Extraglandular Surgery and Respiratory Medicine as the research departments. The inpatients admitted from March to June 2018 were selected and included in the study as a whole with the consent of the patients. In this study, 81 qualified patients were successfully injected with the peripheral intravenous indwelling catheter infusion and observed. According to the prescription of the doctors and hospital department policies, peripheral intravenous indwelling catheter was used for infusion. Specialists were arranged to record the patients' infused solution, evaluate the puncture site of the indwelling catheter before puncture and the results of venous blood vessel evaluation before puncture. Observe and record the reasons for the removal of indwelling catheter, the patency during the removal, the indwelling time, the marking of indwelling vein, evaluate and record the condition of the puncture site of indwelling catheter and the grade of phlebitis. The elasticity and filling degree of venous vessels were evaluated and recorded on the 14th day after catheter removal. Results?(1)The severity of local phlebitis was positively correlated with the severity of vascular injury when removing intravenous indwelling catheter; the incidence of moderate and severe vascular injury was 9.09% when local symptoms were grade Ⅰ phlebitis; the incidence of moderate and severe vascular injury was 95.83% when local symptoms were grade Ⅱ and Ⅲ phlebitis when removing intravenous indwelling catheter; and there was statistical difference in the incidence of moderate and severe vascular injury between the two groups (P<0.01). (2)No moderate or severe vascular injury occurred after asymptomatic removal of intravenous indwelling catheter, and the vascular recovery rate was 100.00%. The incidence of moderate or severe vascular injury was 42.37% and the vascular recovery rate was 57.63% in patients with symptomatic removal of intravenous indwelling catheter. There was a statistically significant difference in the incidence of venous injury and recovery between the two groups (P< 0.01). (3)There was no significant difference between the indwelling time of intravenous indwelling catheter and the incidence of phlebitis and the rate of vascular injury and recovery during the time period of this clinical study (P>0.05). Conclusions? Phlebitis after peripheral intravenous indwelling catheter infusion is the main cause of vascular injury and hinders venous recovery. Preventive measures should be taken in clinical puncture and use of venous indwelling needles; the removal of indwelling catheters should not be based only on indwelling time; the symptoms of puncture sites and patients' reactions should be evaluated in accordance with the regulations to avoid phlebitis above grade Ⅱ; in order to avoid vascular injury caused by infusion of peripheral intravenous indwelling catheters, asymptomatic removal of intravenous indwelling catheter is recommended.
9.Investigation of abuse tendency among disabled elderly caregivers
Cuilan CHU ; Tingting LIN ; Ying ZHOU ; Guocheng WANG ; Zhi YANG ; Lexin YUAN ; Xiashu YAN ; Honglian RUAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(8):573-576
Objective To investigate the abuse tendency of disabled elderly caregivers and analyze its causes.Methods With the convenience sampling method,The main caregivers of 300 disabled elderly people were investigated by the general questionnaire, Activities Daily Living Scale (ADLs) and Caregiver Abuse Screen (CASE) in Guangzhou. Results The degree of disability of the elderly was moderate to severe degree.The average score of the elderly caregiver′s propensity for abuse tendency was(3.3 ± 2.3).178 (59.4 %, 178/300) of the elderly caregivers have abuse tendency (the average score was more than 3). Conclusion Caregivers′ abuse tendency against the elderly is high. The situation of the elderly is not optimistic.
10.Effects of Niaoduqing Granule on quality of life and TGF- β1/Smad signalling in chronic renal failure rats received peritoneal dialysis
Jinxiu CHENG ; Junrong HAO ; Linlin WANG ; Cuilan LIU ; Xing PAN ; Sheng-Jun LIU ; Hua LIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(5):725-728
Objective To investigate the effect of Niaoduqing Granule on the quality of life and the activa-tion of TGF-β1/Smad signalling in chronic renal failure rats received peritoneal dialysis. Methods Thirty SD rats were used to establish peritoneal dialysis models and were randomly divided into the model group(group M),the low dose group(group L),and the high dose group(group H).The dosage of group L and group H was 2 and 4 g/(kg·d),respectively. The body mass,the number of independent activities,the index of renal hypertrophy, Scr,BUN,experssion of TGF-β1 and p-Samd2/3 were determined. Results The body weight growth rate was shown decreased as follows:group N>group H>group L>group M.The number of spontaneous activity of group M decreased significantly than those in other groups. Scr,BUN and kidney hypertrophy index were significantly different among the four groups.Compared with group M,BUN,Scr,kidney hypertrophy index,levels of TGF-β 1 and p-Samd2/3 were significantly decreased in group L and H. Levels of TGF-β1 and p-Samd2/3 were signifi-cant different between group L and H. Conclusions Niaoduqing Granule can improve the quality of life and re-duce the level of serum creatinine and urea nitrogen in chronic renal failure rats received peritoneal dialysis,and the mechanism may be associated with the regulation of TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.


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