Clinicopathological characteristics and perineural invasion in adenoid cystic carcinoma: a systematic review

IntroductionAdenoid cystic carcinoma is the most frequent malignant tumor of the submandibular gland and the minor salivary glands. It is a malignant neoplasm that, despite its slow growth, shows an unfavorable prognosis.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on Adenoid cystic carcinoma in the head and neck region and its clinicopathological characteristics, with emphasis on the perineural invasion capacity of the tumor.MethodsA systematic search of articles published between January 2000 and January 2014 was performed in the PubMed/MEDLINE, SciELO, Science Direct, and Scopus databases.ResultsNine articles were selected for this systematic review. These demonstrated that the female gender was more often affected and that malignant tumors showed a high rate of distant metastasis, recurrence, and a low survival rate. The presence of perineural invasion ranged from 29.4% to 62.5% and was associated with local tumor recurrence.ConclusionAdenoid cystic carcinoma is commonly characterized by the presence of pain, high rate of recurrence, metastasis, and a low survival rate. Reporting studies with patient follow-up is of utmost importance for a better clinical-pathological understanding and to improve the prognosis of this pathology.     

Standard Needle Magnetization for Ultrasound Needle Guidance: First Clinical Experiences in Fine‐Needle Aspiration Cytology of Thyroid Nodules

Fine‐needle aspiration cytology using a novel ultrasound needle guidance system on the basis of standard needle magnetization was consecutively performed in 30 (15 in‐plane and 15 out‐of‐plane) suspicious thyroid nodules. Nondedicated, commercially available needles were used. The technical effectiveness and safety of the system were satisfying; system failures were observed in 2 cases. The needle tip could be (at least occasionally) visualized inside the thyroid nodule in 96%, and the subjective procedure ratings were excellent in 57%. The out‐of‐plane technique was significantly superior in both respects (P = .021 and .027, respectively). Standard needle magnetization ultrasound needle guidance was easy to apply and cost‐effective and has the potential to improve fine‐needle aspiration cytology performance.     

原发性肾上腺皮质腺癌的CT诊断价值

目的分析原发性肾上腺皮质腺癌（ACC）的CT表现及其动态增强特征，以提高其诊断准确性。方法回顾性分析经手术病理证实的ACC11例，术前均经CT平扫、动脉期（30S）和门静脉期（70—80S）扫描，复习CT扫描表现并和手术病理作对照。结果11例ACC中，右侧5例，左侧6例。直径4．1—16．0cm，其中，〈5．0cm者2例，5．0—10．0cm者4例，〉10．0cm5例；肿瘤境界清楚3例，邻近脂肪间隙见条索状异常密度影3例，邻近实质脏器受侵犯5例。肿瘤实质成分平扫、动脉期和门静脉期CT值分别为21．9～46．7HU（平均35．3HU）、30．5～65．8HU（平均47．1HU）和52．6～97．0HU（平均74．2HU）。肿瘤中央坏死形成假囊肿4例，网络状改变6例，实质为主伴小囊变1例；6例网络状改变者动脉期可见显著强化的不规则肿瘤血管：结论ACC具有较明显的形态学和血液动力学特征，动态增强扫描尤其是动脉期扫描有明显的诊断价值。     

盐酸戊乙奎醚用于全麻术前减少腺体分泌的研究

目的评价盐酸戊乙奎醚作为全麻术前用药减少腺体分泌的有效性与安全性。方法本研究采用多中心随机双盲平行对照观察。298例全麻病人随机分为三组,术前分别肌肉注射阿托品、盐酸戊乙奎醚或注射用水,测定注射后30min唾液分泌量。用视觉模拟评分(VAS)方法测定口干程度,记录不良反应。结果给药后30min,阿托品、盐酸戊乙奎醚和注射用水组唾液分泌量分别较给药前变化(-17·64±19·53)、(-22·30±21·04)和(2·71±19·46)mg。VAS阿托品、盐酸戊乙奎醚组用药后明显增加。给药后30min,阿托品、盐酸戊乙奎醚和注射用水组HR分别较给药前变化(1·65±8·82)、(-4·30±7·01)和(-0·54±6·49)次/分。观察期间无严重不良反应。结论盐酸戊乙奎醚作为全麻术前用药,可明显减少唾液分泌,无HR增快,无明显不良反应。     

甲状腺~(99)Tc~mO_4~-显像冷结节的临床诊断价值

目的　探讨甲状腺99TcmO-4 显像冷结节对不同性质甲状腺疾病的诊断价值。方法　采用静脉注射99TcmO-4 185MBq ,2 0min后甲状腺前位静态显像 ,采集总计数 1× 10 6。显像显示甲状腺结节局部放射性分布缺损或低于正常甲状腺组织则定性为冷结节。结果　 34 2例甲状腺99TcmO-4 显像发现冷结节 85例 ,发生率为2 4.9% ,85例冷结节中 ,37例 (4 3.5 % )为甲状腺瘤 ,15例为甲状腺癌 (17.6 % ) ,2 0例 (2 3.5 % )为结节性甲状腺肿 ,8例 (9.4% )为甲状腺炎 ,4例 (4 .7% )为单纯性甲状腺囊肿 ,1例 (1.3% )为甲状腺外肿物。结论　冷结节在甲状腺99Tcm O-4 显像时较为常见 ,且不同性质甲状腺疾病的冷结节及其周围组织有一定的特征性表现 ,因此99TcmO-4显像冷结节对甲状腺腺瘤、甲状腺癌、甲状腺囊肿、甲状腺炎等常见疾病具有较高的临床价值。     

外阴汗腺癌七例临床分析

目的：总结外阴汗腺癌的临床特点及治疗方法。方法：对７例外阴汗腺癌病例进行回顾性分析。结果：外阴汗腺癌的发病年龄为４０～５８岁。７例患者的治疗为局部扩大切除或根治性外阴广泛切除，２例辅以术后放疗。７例中５例存活５年以上，其中１例曾在首次治疗后第７年、１１年２次复发并于第１７年死于肿瘤。２例存活＜５年，１例在术后２年半死于脑出血，１例因脊椎广泛转移在术后１年零９个月死亡。结论：外阴汗腺癌的预后较好，局部扩大切除或根治性外阴切除，是首选治疗方法。     

地方性氟中毒病区胎儿肾上腺皮质细胞超微结构体视学研究

对地方性氟病病区胎儿肾上腺皮质细胞进行超微结构体视学研究。结果显示：病区胎儿肾上腺皮质细胞核比表面和核平均体积缩小，细胞平均截面积和平均体积缩小；线粒体肿胀，平均周长和平均体积增大；粗面内质网体密度缩小。结果表明：机体过量氟对胎儿肾上腺皮质细胞超微结构有损伤作用。     

Effect of desympathization on repair of the resected thyroid gland in adult rats

Department of Biology, Izhevsk Medical Institute. (Presented by Academician of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR D. S. Sarkisov.) Translated from Byulleten' Éksperimental'noi Biologii i Meditsiny, Vol. 107, No. 3, pp. 353–356, March, 1989.     

Effects of galanin on insulin and glucagon secretion in the rat

Galanin-like immunoreactivity has been visualized in nerve fibers in the islets of Langerhans, suggesting an involvement of galanin in the neural regulation of islet function. In this study, we investigated the effects of galanin on basal and stimulated insulin and glucagon secretion by infusing the peptide at three different dose rates in rats. We also studied the direct effect of galanin on insulin secretion from freshly isolated rat islets. At 320 pmol/kg/min, but not at 20 or 80 pmol/kg/min, galanin lowered basal plasma insulin levels. In contrast, basal plasma glucagon levels were lowered by galanin already at 20 and 80 pmol/kg/min. Furthermore, galanin inhibited both glucose- and arginine-induced insulin release at all three dose levels, whereas arginine-induced glucagon release was not affected by galanin. Glucose-stimulated insulin secretion from isolated rat islets was dose-dependently suppressed by galanin (10^-6-10^-8M). Therefore, it is concluded that galanin in rats inhibits insulin secretion, both in vivo and in vitro, and that at lower dose levels, the peptide also inhibits basal glucagon release.