1.Hepatobiliary phase image manifestation classification and pathological features of nodules in nodules accompanied by hepatocellular carcinoma
Fei XING ; Wenjing ZHU ; Jifeng JIANG ; Jian LU ; Tao ZHANG ; Qinrong MA
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2024;32(11):989-996
Objective:To analyze the hepatobiliary phase (HBP) image manifestation classification and pathological features of nodules in nodules accompanied by hepatocellular carcinoma (NIN-HCC).Methods:Twenty-five cases cases (27 lesions) with cirrhosis who were confirmed as NIN-HCC by surgical pathology and underwent gadoxetate disodium-enhanced MRI examination before surgery at Nantong Third Hospital affiliated with Nantong University from July 2015 to November 2022 were retrospectively enrolled. The size, signal intensity, enhancement pattern, and pathological features of internal and external nodules were analyzed in NIN-HCC. The lesions score were recorded according to the 2018 version of the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (LI-RADS) classification criteria. NIN-HCCs were grouped and typed according to the different HBP signal intensities of the inner and outer nodules. The independent-samples t-test, Mann-Whitney U test or Fisher's exact probability method were used to compare the differences in imaging features and LI-RADS scores between the groups. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the correlation between the pathological differentiation degree of internal and external nodules and the HBP signal intensity. The Kaplan-Meier curve was used to analyze recurrence-free survival (RFS) following NIN-HCC surgery. Results:The internal nodules of the 27 NIN-HCCs showed altered hypervascularity with a maximum diameter of (13.2±5.5) mm during the arterial phase. 51.9% (14/27) and 48.1% (13/27) showed "fast in and fast out" and fast in and slow out"enhancement patterns. The external nodules showed altered hypovascularity with a maximum diameter of (25.7±7.3) mm, and 13 (48.1%) of them were accompanied to manifest during the arterial phase. NIN-HCC was divided into two groups according to the signal intensity of HBP of the outer nodules with the background liver parenchyma signal intensity as a reference: the hyposignal group ( n=17, 63.0%) and the isosignal group ( n=10, 37.0%). The hyposignal group and the isosignal group were divided into A~C type and D~F type, a total of six types, according to the hypo, iso, and hyper signals of the inner nodules and the signal intensity of the outer nodules as a reference. Within the hyposignal group, 7.4% (2/27) of the inner nodules showed hyposignal (type A), 37.0% (10/27) showed isosignal (type B), and 18.5% (5/27) showed hypersignal (type C). Within the isosignal group, 29.6% (8/27) of the inner nodules showed hyposignal (type D), 7.4% (2/27) showed isosignal (type E), and there was no hypersignal (type F). 40.7% (11/27) of the lesions were LR-4 in LI-RADS score, and 59.3% (16/27) were LR-5. There was no statistically significant difference ( P>0.05) in the maximum diameter, enhancement pattern, and LI-RADS score of internal and external nodules between the hypo and iso signal group. Histologically, NIN-HCC showed fine trabecular/pseudoglandular duct type without microvascular invasion, among which the inner nodules were mainly moderately differentiated HCC, and the outer nodules were mainly well-differentiated HCC. The degree of differentiation between the inner and outer nodules and the HBP signal intensity had no statistically significant difference ( r=0.290, P=0.143; r=0.079, P=0.697). The median RFS follow-up time after NIN-HCC radical resection was 31.7 months, and the cumulative RFS rates at 1, 3, and 5 years were 96.0%, 76.0%, and 64.0%, respectively. Conclusions:NIN-HCC can serve as a morphological marker for early-stage diagnosis of multi-step cancer evolution in HCC, with certain imaging and pathological features. HBP imaging classification is helpful to enhance the diagnostic recognition of this disease.
2.Colonoscopy follow-up results of colorectal cancer patients
Zuxing SHANG ; Jifeng MA ; Jiefeng CHEN
China Journal of Endoscopy 2024;30(8):18-22
Objective To explore the follow-up results and research significance of colonoscopy in patients with colorectal cancer.Method A retrospective analysis was conducted on 84 colorectal cancer patients from January 2020 to June 2023.Colonoscopy was performed using the Olympus CV290 electronic colonoscope,and the examination results were recorded.The general condition,medical history,personal lifestyle,and dietary habits of the patients were followed up.Result 40 patients(47.62%)had normal results during the initial colonoscopy,while 44 patients(52.38%)had abnormal results.Age,gender,number of lesion position and location of adenoma were all risk factors for detecting adenomas in patients with abnormal initial colonoscopy results during colonoscopy follow-up.Conclusion The more follow-up times,the greater the likelihood of detecting recurrent adenomas in the follow-up results.Studying and determining the appropriate follow-up time is the fundamental task.It is important to stratify the risk of recurrent adenoma patients and conduct real-time colonoscopy follow-up to reduce adenoma recurrence and prevent colorectal cancer.
3.Supplementing massage with dry needling can better relieve facial pain
Anle XU ; Jifeng RONG ; Qiangmin HUANG ; Lijuan JI ; Yantao MA ; Bo PANG ; Xuejiao WU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2022;44(7):583-588
Objective:To observe any effect of dry needling of myofascial trigger points on substance P and synaptophysin expression in the spinal dorsal horn.Methods:Sixty-four Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a control group ( n=16) and a model group ( n=48). Myofascial trigger points were induced in the model group by a blunt strike and eccentric running. That group was then randomly divided into a no-treatment group ( n=15), a massage group ( n=16), and a dry needling group (16 rats). The rats in the two treatment groups received 4 weeks of dry needling or Chinese massage. Pressure pain thresholds were recorded before the experiment and after the 4 weeks. The content of substance P and synaptophysin in the spinal dorsal horn were measured using immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry. Results:After the treatment 14 rats (93%) in the model group had trigger points, significantly higher than the 8 rats (50%) in the massage group and the 7 rats (44%) in the dry needling group. After treatment, the average pressure pain thresholds of the no-treatment and massage groups was significantly lower than the control group′s average, while the difference between the dry needling group and the control group was not significant. The average pressure pain threshold had improved significantly in the no-treatment group, the massage group and the dry needling group, and the averages of the massage group and the dry needling group were significantly higher than that of the no-treatment group. The level of substance P was significantly higher in the no-treatment group than in the other three groups and the ratio of substance P to Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH)was significantly higher. The substance P: GAPDH ratio of the massage group was significantly higher than that of the control group.Conclusions:Dry needling and massage are effective in relieving myofascial pain, at least in rats. Both can reduce the content of substance P in the spinal dorsal horn.
4.Chinese experts′ consensus statement on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Group A Streptococcus infection related diseases in children
Dingle YU ; Qinghua LU ; Yuanhai YOU ; Hailin ZHANG ; Min LU ; Baoping XU ; Gang LIU ; Lin MA ; Yunmei LIANG ; Ying LIU ; Yaoling MA ; Yanxia HE ; Kaihu YAO ; Sangjie YU ; Hongmei QIAO ; Cong LIU ; Xiaorong LIU ; Jianfeng FAN ; Liwei GAO ; Jifeng YE ; Chuanqing WANG ; Xiang MA ; Jianghong DENG ; Gen LU ; Huanji CHENG ; Wenshuang ZHANG ; Peiru XU ; Jun YIN ; Zhou FU ; Hesheng CHANG ; Guocheng ZHANG ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Kunling SHEN ; Yonghong YANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(21):1604-1618
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a very important pathogen, especially for children.On a global scale, GAS is an important cause of morbidity and mortality.But the burden of disease caused by GAS is still unknown in China and also has not obtained enough attention.For this purpose, the expert consensus is comprehensively described in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of GAS diseases in children, covering related aspects of pneumology, infectiology, immunology, microbiology, cardiology, nephrology, critical care medicine and preventive medicine.Accordingly, the consensus document was intended to improve management strategies of GAS disease in Chinese children.
5.On the reform of the personnel training mode of forensic medical undergraduates
Xiangyan ZHANG ; Yanjie SHANG ; Qiongshan MA ; Jifeng CAI ; Yadong GUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(6):649-653
There are many problems in the training mode of traditional forensic undergraduates, such as the lag of curriculum setting, the lack of interdisciplinary and the lack of practical training. Based on the teaching practice of forensic undergraduates in Central South University, this study puts forward the following four reform schemes: ①advancing the setting of forensic medicine curriculum to strengthen the integration of specialized courses with basic medicine and clinical medicine courses; ②increasing related courses to intensify interdisciplinary teaching; ③introducing online teaching mode of virtual simulation to enrich the content of undergraduate forensic medical education; ④expanding the scope of joint classroom teaching inside and outside the school to realize the two-way rapid update of practical and theoretical resources. The purpose of this paper is to provide new ideas and directions for training forensic talents who are more suitable for the development of the times.
6.Correlation between nUGT1A1 gene polymorphisms and adverse events of irinotecan plus S-1 for patients with recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a prospective, open-label, randomized controlled trial (ESWN 01)
Xi WANG ; Ying LIU ; Junxing HUANG ; Ping LU ; Yi BA ; Lin WU ; Yuxian BAI ; Shu ZHANG ; Jifeng FENG ; Ying CHENG ; Jie LI ; Lu WEN ; Xianglin YUAN ; Changwu MA ; Chunhong HU ; Qingxia FAN ; Binghe XU ; Jing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2021;43(11):1177-1182
Objective:To investigate the correlation between UGT1A1 polymorphisms and the irinotecan plus S-1 regimen-induced toxicities in Chinese advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients.Methods:A total of 46 recurrent or metastatic ESCC patients selected from ESWN 01 trial were randomly assigned to irinotecan plus S-1 group [intravenous infusion of irinotecan (160 mg/m 2) on day 1 and oral S-1 (80-120 mg) on days 1-10, repeated every 14 days]. Peripheral venous blood at baseline was collected and genomic DNA was extracted. The genetic polymorphisms of UGT1A1*6 and UGT1A1*28 were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. Irinotecan plus S-1 regimen-induced toxicities of patients with different UGT1A1 polymorphisms were observed. The correlation between UGT1A1 polymorphisms and the adverse effects was analyzed. Results:Among the 46 patients, the numbers of UGT1A1*6 wild type genotype (GG), mutant heterozygote (GA) and mutant homozygote (AA) were 30, 15 and 1, while those with UGT1A1*28 wild type genotype (TA6/6), mutant heterozygote (TA6/7) and mutant homozygote (TA7/7) were 36, 8 and 2, respectively. Only one patient with UGT1A1*6 AA genotype occurred grade 3 diarrhea, while one of the 2 patients with UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 genotype occurred grade 4 diarrhea. No neutropenia was observed in the patient with UGT1A1*6 AA genotype, however, both of the two patients with UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 genotype occurred grade 3-4 neutropenia. Patients with UGT1A1*28 genetic polymorphism (TA 6/7 or TA7/7) had a higher response rate compared with wild-type TA6/6 carriers. (55.6% versus 26.5%).Conclusions:The homozygous genotype of UGT1A1*6 AA and UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 are rare (<5%) in Chinese ESCC population. Not all homozygous AA and TA7/7 carriers occur severe dose limited toxicities (DLT) when treated with irinotecan (160 mg/m 2) plus S-1 regimen for 2 weeks. However, it′s still necessary torigorously observe the occurrence of severe diarrhea and neutropenia in patients with UGT1A1*6 AA and UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 and adjust the dose timely.
7.Correlation between nUGT1A1 gene polymorphisms and adverse events of irinotecan plus S-1 for patients with recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a prospective, open-label, randomized controlled trial (ESWN 01)
Xi WANG ; Ying LIU ; Junxing HUANG ; Ping LU ; Yi BA ; Lin WU ; Yuxian BAI ; Shu ZHANG ; Jifeng FENG ; Ying CHENG ; Jie LI ; Lu WEN ; Xianglin YUAN ; Changwu MA ; Chunhong HU ; Qingxia FAN ; Binghe XU ; Jing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2021;43(11):1177-1182
Objective:To investigate the correlation between UGT1A1 polymorphisms and the irinotecan plus S-1 regimen-induced toxicities in Chinese advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients.Methods:A total of 46 recurrent or metastatic ESCC patients selected from ESWN 01 trial were randomly assigned to irinotecan plus S-1 group [intravenous infusion of irinotecan (160 mg/m 2) on day 1 and oral S-1 (80-120 mg) on days 1-10, repeated every 14 days]. Peripheral venous blood at baseline was collected and genomic DNA was extracted. The genetic polymorphisms of UGT1A1*6 and UGT1A1*28 were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. Irinotecan plus S-1 regimen-induced toxicities of patients with different UGT1A1 polymorphisms were observed. The correlation between UGT1A1 polymorphisms and the adverse effects was analyzed. Results:Among the 46 patients, the numbers of UGT1A1*6 wild type genotype (GG), mutant heterozygote (GA) and mutant homozygote (AA) were 30, 15 and 1, while those with UGT1A1*28 wild type genotype (TA6/6), mutant heterozygote (TA6/7) and mutant homozygote (TA7/7) were 36, 8 and 2, respectively. Only one patient with UGT1A1*6 AA genotype occurred grade 3 diarrhea, while one of the 2 patients with UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 genotype occurred grade 4 diarrhea. No neutropenia was observed in the patient with UGT1A1*6 AA genotype, however, both of the two patients with UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 genotype occurred grade 3-4 neutropenia. Patients with UGT1A1*28 genetic polymorphism (TA 6/7 or TA7/7) had a higher response rate compared with wild-type TA6/6 carriers. (55.6% versus 26.5%).Conclusions:The homozygous genotype of UGT1A1*6 AA and UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 are rare (<5%) in Chinese ESCC population. Not all homozygous AA and TA7/7 carriers occur severe dose limited toxicities (DLT) when treated with irinotecan (160 mg/m 2) plus S-1 regimen for 2 weeks. However, it′s still necessary torigorously observe the occurrence of severe diarrhea and neutropenia in patients with UGT1A1*6 AA and UGT1A1*28 TA7/7 and adjust the dose timely.
8.Clinical curative effect of protective sleep nursing on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Fangxia WANG ; Jieyun CHU ; Shaoxia ZHANG ; Lingdi MA ; Mandi YANG ; Zhenzhen MA ; Ying CHEN ; Jifeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(22):1736-1740
Objective:To analyze the clinical curative effect of protective sleep nursing on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.Methods:Eight neonates with hyperbilirubinemia who were admitted from April 2019 to August 2019 were enrolled. They were divided into control group (40 cases) and observation group (40 cases) by random digits table method. Both groups were given routine nursing. On basis of control group, observation group was given protective sleep nursing. The clinical effect, sleep time, discomfort reactions and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:After nursing, the sleep time, crying time and bilirubin level were (18.67 ± 1.45) h/d, (0.82 ± 0.12) h/d, (191.58 ± 12.74) μmol/L in the observation group, and (17.63 ± 1.33) h/d, (1.05 ± 0.15) h/d, (202.42 ± 13.08) μmol/L in the control group, there were significant differences between the two groups ( t values were 3.343, 7.573, 3.755, P<0.05). The duration and regression time of jaundice were (5.26±1.24), (8.70±2.12) d in the observation group, and (7.14±1.18), (12.95±2.31) d in the control group, there were significant differences between the two groups ( t values were 6.946, 8.573, P<0.05). The good rate of sleep quality, incidence rates of vomiting, skin damage and needle falling out, and nursing satisfaction rate were 90.00%(36/40), 7.50%(3/40), 5.00%(2/40), 10.00%(4/40), 100.00%(40/40) in the observation group, and 72.50% (29/40), 27.50%(11/40), 22.50%(9/40), 32.50%(13/40), 87.50%(35/40) in the control group, there were significant differences between the two groups ( χ2 values were 4.021-6.050, P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of protective sleep nursing in treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia can effectively prolong their sleep time, improve their sleep quality, which is conducive to improving their symptoms, reducing discomfort reactions.And satisfaction of their family members is relatively higher.
9.Study on serum insulin-like growth factor-1 level and its relationship with growth in children with short stature
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2020;27(19):2319-2322
Objective:To analyze the etiology of 134 short stature children and to explore the relationship between serum insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1) level and growth.Methods:From July 2015 to July 2019, 134 children aged 4-15 years with short stature(short group) and 134 children aged 4-15 years without short stature and other organic diseases(control group) who were diagnosed and treated in the Second People's Hospital of Anhui Province were selected in the research.The early morning fasting serum IGF-1 determination and growth hormone(GH) stimulation test were conducted.The serum IGF-1 of short stature children of different types and ages were compared with the control group.Results:In the short group, 41 cases(30.6%) were idiopathic short stature(ISS), 80 cases(59.7%) were growth hormone deficiency(GHD), and 13 cases(9.7%) were other types of short stature.The serum IGF-1 levels of short stature children with complete GH deficiency, short stature children with partial GH deficiency and ISS children were (172.71±86.49)ng/mL, (167.61±100.10)ng/mL, (170.33±99.77)ng/mL, respectively, which were significantly lower than those of the control group [(365.33±96.42)ng/mL], the differences were statistically significant( t=-8.92, -13.96, -9.27, all P<0.01). The IGF-1 in short stature children was low correlated with height( r=0.357, P<0.01), but had no significant correlation with body mass and GH. Conclusion:GHD is the most common type of short stature children in Anhui province, followed by ISS.Determination of IGF-1 level can be used as a valuable indicator for screening and diagnosing short stature, but it is not meaningful for clinical differentiation of different types of short stature.For children with short stature, corresponding examination should be perfected to determine the cause, and treatment should be given due to the cause.

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