神经导航及内镜辅助下经鼻蝶显微切除无功能性 垂体大腺瘤的近期疗效分析

ObjectiveTo investigate the short term effect of neuronavigator and endoscope assisted endonasal trans sphenoidal surgery for patients with nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenomas.MethodsClinical data of 62 patients with nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenomas received surgical treatment in our department from Jan 2013 to Sept 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. 62 patients were divided into two groups by whether to use neuronavigator and endoscopic technology or not, i.e. study group (32 cases) and control group (30 cases). Pituitary adenoma resection was performed with assistance of endoscope and neuronavigation in the study group. The indexes including surgery time, postoperative hospitalization duration, postoperative complications, changes of serum endocrinology, MRI, the residual and recurrence rates in the two groups were recorded and analyzed.ResultsThe time of hospital stays (6.6±0.7 d) in the study group was significantly less than that in control group (8.1±0.8 d). The postoperative complication rate (including transient diabetes insipidus, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, electrolyte disturbances, postoperative bleeding in the tumor cavity,hypopituitarism) in study group was also significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The postoperative remission rate of study group was significantly higher than that of the control group. The residual (2 cases) and recurrence (0 cases) rates in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (9 cases and 5 cases). According to the Knosp grade, the residual rate of the patients with Knosp grade=2 in the study group was lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).ConclusionThe neuronavigator and endoscopic technology contribute to decrease the occurrence of the postoperative complications, to reduce residual and recurrence rate, and to improve the gross total resection of tumor, is therefore effective for the treatment for patients with nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenomas.     

Clinical efficacy analysis of functional rhinoplasty assisted by nasal endoscopy北大核心CSCD

Objective To analyse the clinical effect of endoscopy‑assisted functional rhinoplasty. Methods Twenty‑one patients with congenital or traumatic deviated nose with nasal obstruction admitted to Qilu Hospital (Qingdao) from January 2018 to December 2021, including 8 males and 13 females, aged 22 to 46 years, were retrospectively analysed. Endoscopy‑assisted functional rhinoplasty was performed in all patients. Deviated nasal septum was corrected, nasal septum cartilage graft was prepared through open approach assisted by endoscopy, the nasal frame structure was adjusted with the endoscopy‑assisted rhinoplasty combined with middle and inferior turbinoplasty, and the patient′s nasal ventilation function and external nose cosmetology were restored. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE), nasal acoustic reflex and nasal resistance were examined preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. The minimum cross‑sectional area of the first two nasal cavities (MCA) MCA1 and MCA2 and their distance between nostrils to the minimum cross‑sectional area (MD) MD1 and MD2 were recorded, and the ratio of both sides (expressed in a/b) was calculated. The nasal volume of 5 cm depth from nostril (NV5) and nasal resistance total (RT) were recorded to evaluate the nasal ventilation function to analyse the clinical effect of functional rhinoplasty assisted by nasal endoscope. SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results At 6 months after the operation, for nasal ventilation evaluation, the VAS and NOSE scores of nasal obstruction decreased significantly than those before the operation ((1.81±0.81) points vs (6.71±1.38) points, (4.19±2.06) points vs (12.05± 2.67) points, all P<0.05). In the objective indexes, MCA1, MCA2 and NV5 were significantly increased whereas RT, MCA1a/MCA1b, MCA2a/MCA2b, MD1a/MD1b and MD2a/MD2b were significantly decreased compared with those before the operation (all P<0.05). The MD1 and MD2 levels before and after operation had no significant differences (all P>0.05). In the evaluation of external nose morphology, postoperative ROE was significantly increased, and the deviation value of nasal appearance was significantly decreased ((16.19±2.56) points vs (10.24±3.24) points, (1.55±1.16) mm vs (5.63±2.41) mm, all P<0.05). In terms of postoperative patient satisfaction, 19 cases (90.5%) were very satisfied with nasal ventilation function, 2 cases (9.5%) were satisfied with nasal ventilation function; 15 cases (71.4%) were very satisfied with nasal appearance, and 6 cases (28.6%) were satisfied with nasal appearance. Conclusions Nasal endoscopy‑assisted functional rhinoplasty can improve the nasal ventilation function and external nasal morphology at the same time, with good clinical effect and high patient satisfaction. © 2023 Authors. All rights reserved.     

基质金属蛋白酶及组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂在鼻腔鳞状细胞癌中的表达及意义

Objective To study the expression and significance of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2, MMP-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP) 1 and TIMP-2 in nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma and their signification. Methods Fifty cases of epithelial carcinoma tissue and 50 cases of normal nasal tissue were detected for MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2 by immunohistochemistry technique (S-P), and their relationship between the expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2 and some clinical symptoms were analyzed. The SPSS 12. 0 software was used to analyze the data. Results The positive ratio of expression of MMP-2 in 50 cases of epithelial carcinoma was 52. 0% (26/50), which was significantly higher ( x2 = 6. 00, P ＜0. 05 ) than those [28.0% (14/50)] in the normal nasal tissue. The positive ratio of expression of MMP-9 in 50 cases of epithelial carcinoma was 58.0% (29/50), which was significantly higher ( x2 = 12. 8, P ＜ 0. 05 ) than those [10. 0% (5/50)] in the normal nasal tissue. The positive ratio of expression of TIMP-1 in two groups was 74. 0% (37/50), 56. 0% (28/50) respectively.There was no difference between two groups ( x2 = 0. 51, P ＞ 0. 05 ). The positive ratio of expression of TIMP-2 in two groups was 26. 0% ( 13/50), 20% (10/50) respectively. There was no difference between two groups( x2 = 3.35, P ＞ 0. 05). Conclusions There was a close relationship between pathogenesis and development of nasal epithelial carcinoma and the expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 in the epithelial carcinoma tissues. Both MMP and TIMP, especially the unbalance of MMP and TIMP, have prognostic value in nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma.     

Upregulation of epidermal growth factor receptor 4 in oral leukoplakia

In the present study,we investigate the expression profile of the epidermal growth factor receptor family,which comprises EGFR/ ErbBl,HER2/ErbB2,HER3/ErbB3 and HER4/ErbB4 in oral leukoplakia(LP).The expression of four epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family genes and their ligands were measured in LP tissues from 14 patients and compared with levels in 10 patients with oral lichen planus(OLP) and normal oral mucosa(NOM) from 14 healthy donors by real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR) and immunohistochemistry.Synchronous mRNA coexpression of ErbBl,ErbB2,ErbB3and ErbB4 was detected in LP lesions.Out of the receptors,only ErbB4 mRNA and protein was more highly expressed in LP compared with NOM tissues.These were strongly expressed by epithelial keratinocytes in LP lesions,as shown by immunohistochemistry.Regarding the ligands,the mRNA of Neuregulin2 and 4 were more highly expressed in OLP compared with NOM tissues.Therefore,enhanced ErbB4 on the keratinocytes and synchronous modulation of EGFR family genes may contribute to the pathogenesis and carcinogenesis of LP.     

Prognostic and proliferative evaluation of ameloblastoma based on radiographic boundary

Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor with an aggressive biological behavior,and the surgical treatment frequently results in failure for the postoperative recurrence.The aim of this article was to investigate whether the proliferative ability and prognosis of ameloblastoma could be evaluated by the radiographic boundary.The ameloblastoma cases treated by the conservative therapy in our hospital between 1981 and 2001 were divided into three groups based on the nature of the radiographic borders of the lesions.The biologic behavior was evaluated by Ki-67 antibody immunohistochemically.Comparisons of prognosis and Ki-67 expression were carried out by statistic methods.There were 24 cases of well-defined edge with sclerosis(group I),41 cases of well-defined edge without sclerosis(group II) and 32 cases of ill-defined edge(group III).The recurrent rates were 29.2% in group I,43.9% in group II and 62.5% in group III(P,0.05).The cells in group III expressed the highest Ki-67 level(P,0.05).The radiographic boundary could be used as one of indicators in evaluating the proliferative ability of ameloblastoma and the patient’s prognosis,which was consistent with Ki-67 expression.     

Role and mechanism of the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and tumor necrosis factor α in upper and lower respiratory tract inflammation in rats

Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of matrix metalloproteinase 9(MMP-9) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma (AS). Methods The rat models of AR and AS were made by injecting ovalbumin. The infiltration of eosinophils and mast cells were detected by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and toluidine blue staining respectively, and the expression of MMP-9 and TNF-α in nasal mucosa and lung tissue were examined by immunohistochemical staining ( SP method). The relationship of their expression with upper and lower respiratory tract inflammation was analyzed. SPSS 13.0 software was used to analyze the data. Results The numbers of MMP-9 positive inflammatory cells in nasal mucosa and lung tissue of AR were ( 154.8±12.0)and (124. 0 ±8.2), (43. 2 ±7.6) and (34. 5 ±5.0) in the control groups, the difference was significant (t value were 24. 260, 29. 525 respectively, all P＜0.05). The numbers of MMP-9 positive inflammatory cells in nasal mucosa and lung tissue of AS were (149.9±11.7)and(120.1±7.3), (48.6 ± 7. 6) and (39.1±5.2)in control groups, the difference was significant (t value were 22. 929 and 28. 530respectively, all P＜0.05).The numbers of TNF-α positive inflammatory cells in nasal mucosa and lung tissue of AR were (188.8±17.0), and (134.8±7.9), (57.6±23.3)and(40. 3 ± 8. 2 ) in control groups, the difference was significant (t value were 13. 836 and 26. 220, all P ＜0.05). The numbers of TNF-α positive inflammatory cells in nasal mucosa and lung tissue of AS were (179. 2 ± 15.4 ) and ( 153. 5 ± 10. 1 ), (70. 5 ±33. 1 ) and ( 33.8 ± 14. 0) in control groups, the difference was significant ( t value were 9. 412 and 21. 858, all P ＜0. 05). There was a correlation between the expression of MMP-9 and TNF-α in nasal mucosa and lung tissue of AR ( r values were 0. 893 and 0. 700 respectively, P values were 0. 001 and 0. 024, respectively ) and AS ( r values were 0. 692 and 0. 644 respectively, P values were 0. 027and 0. 044 respectively) groups. Conclusions The inflammation is similar between AR and AS. The MMP9 and TNF-α may play an important role in the pathogenesis of upper and lower respiratory tract inflammation.     

鼻息肉患者鼻腔淋巴系统核素显影的初步研究

目的 探讨鼻腔黏膜淋巴引流障碍在鼻息肉患者鼻黏膜中的表现.方法 应用核素显影技术对25例鼻息肉患者(试验组,又分为Malm-1、Malm-2、Malm-3级3个亚组)和需行前哨淋巴结核素检查且经鼻内镜检查鼻腔结构正常的6例甲状腺腺癌、喉癌等患者(对照组)的鼻腔黏膜特定部位进行核素注射,通过影像结果分析鼻腔黏膜淋巴引流状况.结果 试验组及对照组注射部位均未见到明显的淋巴显影及引流征象,但试验组注射点周围存在显影剂滞留现象.试验组、对照组感兴趣区(region of interest,ROI)内放射性计数比值((x)±s,以下同)分别为29.33 ±6.34、20.66 ±1.89,差异有统计学意义(t=3.275,P＜0.05).试验组中Malm-1、Malta-2、Malm-3级3个亚组ROI内放射性计数比值分别为24.40 ±3.19、29.31±3.39、39.21±3.15,3个亚组比较,差异有统计学意义(F=38.980,P＜0.05).结论 鼻息肉患者鼻黏膜淋巴引流存在功能紊乱.

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Objective To explore the role of nasal mucosal lymphatic drainage in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps.Methods There were 25 cases in the experimental group who had nasal polyps ( which was further divided into Malm-1,Malm-2,Malm-3 level 3 subgroups)and 6 cases in the control group,including thyroid cancer and laryngeal cancer patients who had normal nasal structure.The nasal polyps in the experimental group and the middle turbinate in the control group were injected with a radionuclide and a radionuclide imaging technique was used to image the nasal mucosal lymphatics.The lymphatic drainage status of the nasal mucosa through the imaging results was analysed.Results The T/NT ratio ( radioactivity counting) of the region of interest( ROI) was 20.66 ± 1.89 in the control group and 29.33 ± 6.34 in the experimental group.The difference was significant (t =3.275 ,P ＜0.05 ) .The T/NT ratio of the ROI was 24.40 ±3.19 in the Malm-1 level group,29.31 ± 3.39 in the Malm-2 level group,39.21 ± 3.15 in the Malm-3 level group.The differences of qualitative analysis were significant ( F = 38.980,P ＜0.05 ) .The quantitative analysis showed that at the injection site,signs of lymphatic development and drainage were not found in the control group or experimental group,but the phenomenon of contrast media retention existed at the injection site in the experimental group.Conclusion Lymphatic drainage dysfunction exists in patients with nasal polyps,and it may play a role in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps.     

Transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy for local recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma北大核心CSCD

Objective To investigate the safety, efficacy, locally control and survival results of transoral Da Vinci robotic surgery for salvage treatment of locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods This retrospective study included 33 patients with locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (stage rT1‑2, partial rT3) underwent transoral Da Vinci robotic surgery between October 2017 and January 2020. There were 20 males and 11 females, with an average age of (47.9±10.5) years. The lesions were localized in nasopharyngeal cavity in 14 cases, with extending to parapharyngeal space in 6 cases and the floor of sphenoid sinus in 13 cases. Transnasal endoscopy was used to assist surgery if necessary. SPSS 25.0 statistical software was used for statistical analysis. Results Transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy was successfully performed in all cases without conversion to open surgery, of which 13 cases were combined with transnasal endoscopic surgery. The average operation time was (126.2±30.0) min, ranging from 90 to 180 min. The postoperative pathological margin was R0 (31 cases) and R1 (2 cases), with no tumor residue. Complications of surgery mainly included symptoms of headache, nasal dryness and velopharyngeal insufficiency without nasopharyngeal hemorrhage. Follow‑up time was from 3 to 54 months. One case had tumor recurrence 11 months after operation, 1 case had ipsilateral cervical lymph node metastasis 27 months after operation, 2 cases had distant metastasis and 1 case died of nasopharyngeal hemorrhage 3 months after operation. The 1‑year, 2‑year and 3‑year overall survival rates were 97.0%, 96.0% and 92.9%, respectively and the local recurrence free rates were 97.0%, 95.7% and 91.7%, respectively. Conclusion Transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy is safe and feasible for local recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma in selected patients, with higher local control rate and quality of life. © 2022 Chin J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. All rights reserved.     

The Effect of Simvastatin on mRNA Expression of Transforming Growth Factor-[H,Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Tooth Extraction Socket

Aim To determine the effect of local simvastatin application on the mRNA expression level of transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1）, bone morphogenetic protein-2 （BMP-2） and vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） in the tooth sockets of rat. Methodology Forty-eight male Wistar rats were randomly divided into experimental and control groups （n=24）. Polylactic acid/polyglycolic acid copolymer carriers, with or without simvastatin, were implanted into extraction sockets of right mandibular incisors. The expression of TGF-β1, BMP-2 and VEGF mRNA was determined by in situ hybridization in the tooth extraction socket at five days, one week, two weeks and four weeks after implantation. Results The fusiform stroma cells in the tooth extraction socket began to express TGF-β1, BMP-2 and VEGF mRNA in both experimental and control groups from one week after tooth extraction until the end of experiment. The expression of TGF-131 and BMP-2 mRNA in the experimental group was significantly up-regulated after one, two and four weeks, and expression of VEGF mRNA was significantly increased after one and two weeks compared with that in the control group. Conclusion The findings indicate that local administration of simvastatin can influence alveolar bone remodeling by regulating the expression of a school of growth factors which are crucial to osteogenesis in the tooth extraction socket.     

Loss of Ab-nerve endings associated with the Merkel cell-neurite complex in the lesional oral mucosa epithelium of lichen planus and hyperkeratosis

The Merkel cell-neurite complex initiates the perception of touch and mediates Ab slowly adapting type I responses. Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with T-cell-mediated inflammation, whereas hyperkeratosis is characterized with or without epithelial dysplasia in the oral mucosa. To determine the effects of lichen planus and hyperkeratosis on the Merkel cell-neurite complex, healthy oral mucosal epithelium and lesional oral mucosal epithelium of lichen planus and hyperkeratosis patients were stained by immunohistochemistry (the avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex and double immunofluorescence methods) using pan cytokeratin, 20 (K20, a Merkel cell marker), and neurofilament 200 (NF200, a myelinated Ab- and Ad-nerve fibre marker) antibodies. NF200-immunoreactive (ir) nerve fibres in healthy tissues and in the lesional oralmucosa epitheliumof lichen planus and hyperkeratosis were counted and statistically analysed. In the healthy oral mucosa, K20-positive Merkel cells with and without close association to the intraepithelial NF200-ir nerve fibres were detected. In the lesional oral mucosa of lichen planus and hyperkeratosis patients, extremely rare NF200-ir nerve fibres were detected only in the lamina propria. Compared with healthy tissues, lichen planus and hyperkeratosis tissues had significantly decreased numbers of NF200-ir nerve fibres in the oral mucosal epithelium. Lichen planus and hyperkeratosis were associated with the absence of Ab-nerve endings in the oral mucosal epithelium. Thus, we conclude that mechanosensation mediated by the Merkel cell-neurite complex in the oral mucosal epithelium is impaired in lichen planus and hyperkeratosis.     

Interferon-c and interleukin-4 detected in serum and saliva from patients with oral lichen planus

Our previous salivary study had demonstrated an apparent T helper 2 （Th2）-predominance in saliva of oral lichen planus （OLP） patients and suggested a potential of salivary interleukin-4 （IL-4） as a biomarker for monitoring disease severity. To further determine the consistency of Th1/Th2 bias of OLP, this study investigated the expression profile of interferon-γ （IFN-γ） and IL-4 in serum and the relationship of the serum levels of these cytokines with their saliva partners. Sixty ethnic Chinese patients with OLP （40 of the erythematous/ulcerative form and 20 of the reticular form） were recruited for this study, with 40 age-sex-matched healthy volunteers as control group. IFN-γ and IL-4 levels in serum and paired saliva samples were screened by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. OLP patient showed a low-level IFN-γ but high-level IL-4 expression profile in both serum and saliva, with a lower IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio. Serum IL-4 level in the erythematous/ulcerative group was significantly higher than that in the reticular group. Serum levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 were significantly and positively correlated with their saliva partners. These results provided more evidence for Th2 cytokine- predominant immune imbalance in OLP, as well as the potential of IL-4 as the biomarker for monitoring severity of OLP.     

转录因子RORC2和白细胞介素17的表达与变应性鼻炎症状关系的研究

目的 探讨变应性鼻炎(allergic rhinitis,AR)患者转录因子维甲酸相关孤儿受体(retinoic acid-related orphan receptor variant 2,RORC2)和白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)17的表达与过敏症状的关系.方法 取23例AR患者和16例健康人鼻黏膜、鼻分泌物和静脉血,采用免疫组化、实时荧光定量反转录聚合酶链反应和酶联免疫吸附试验检测其中RORC2和IL-17的表达.对AR患者进行症状评分.采用SPSS 13.0软件对变应性鼻炎组与健康对照组各检测指标进行统计学分析.结果 AR组鼻黏膜中RORC2和IL-17免疫组化染色的阳性细胞率分别为0.17±0.05(-x±s,以下同)和0.72±0.13,高于健康对照组的0.05±0.02和0.27±0.11,差异有统计学意义(t值分别为9.51和11.92,P值均＜0.05).AR组鼻黏膜和外周血RORC2 mRNA的相对表达量为0.063±0.011和0.452±0.031,高于对照组的0.029±0.009和0.239±0.027,差异有统计学意义(t值分别为6.51和3.35,P值均＜0.05).AR组IL-17在鼻黏膜、鼻分泌物和外周血中的水平分别为(70.28±10.69)、(45.32±8.55)、(6.76±1.18)pg/ml,高于对照组的(18.43±8.34)、(6.83±1.31)、(0.74±0.05)pgml,差异有统计学意义(t值分别为7.92、17.66和15.43,P值均＜0.05).AR组鼻过敏症状评分为(9.43±1.27)分,分别与鼻黏膜、外周血RORC2 mRNA的表达以及鼻黏膜、外周血IL-17的表达水平呈正相关(r值分别为0.820、0.746和0.629、0.841,P值均＜0.05).结论 RORC2和IL-17参与了AR的炎性反应,可作为判断病情严重程度的指标之一.

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Objective To evaluate the relationship between allergic symptoms and retinoic acid related orphan receptor variant 2 (RORC2) and interleukin(IL) 17 in patients with allergic rhinitis(AR).Methods Blood sample,nasal secretion and nasal mucosa were taken from 23 patients with AR and 16 health individuals.The expression of RORC2 and IL-17 were detected by immunohistochemistry and quantitative real-time fluorescence reverse polymerase chain reaction.The allergic symptoms in patients were graded.Results The rate of positive cells of RORC2 and IL-17 in AR group were 0.17 ±0.05 and 0.72 ±0.13,higher than the 0.05 ± 0.02 and 0.27 ± 0.11 of health controls,the difference was statistically significant(t were 9.51 and 11.92 respectively,all P ＜0.05＝.The expression level of RORC2 mRNA in nasal mucosa and peripheral blood of AR group were 0.063 ± 0.011 and 0.452 ± 0.031,higher than the 0.029 ±0.009 and 0.239 ±0.027 of health controls,the difference was statistically significant (t were 6.51and 3.35 respectively,all P ＜0.05＝.The concentrations of IL-17 in the nasal mucosa,nasal secretions and serum levels of AR group were (70.28 ± 10.69) ,(45.32 ± 8.55) and (6.76 ± 1.18) pg/ml,compared with (18.43 ± 8.34),(6.83 ± 1.31) and (0.74 ±0.05) pg/ml of controls,the difference was statistically significant(t were 7.92,17.66 and 15.43 respectively,all P ＜ 0.05＝.The allergy symptom scores of AR group were 9.43 ± 1.27.There were correlations between the allergic symptom and the expression of RORC2 mRNA and IL-17 in nasal mucosa and peripheral blood (r value were 0.820,0.746,0.629,0.841 respectively,all P ＜ 0.05＝.Conclusion RORC2 and IL-17 involved in the inflammatory response of AR and can be used as an indicator to judge the severity.     

真菌球型鼻窦炎临床分析及术后生活质量调查

ObjectiveTo analyze the clinic characteristics of fungus ball sinusitis, and to observe improvement of quality of life (QOL) in patients after endoscopic sinus surgery.MethodsClinic characteristics of fungus ball sinusitis were investigated via retrospective analysis on clinical data of patients with this disease hospitalized in our department from June 2009 to June 2013. Postoperative QOL survey was performed on data of 38 cases hospitalized from Jan. 2013 to June 2013 at the 6th month after surgery by SNOT 20 and VSA scale.ResultsThe rates of male and female were 30.1% and 69.9% respectively, with the onset age of 54.08±13.86 years. This disease occurred in unilateral maxillary sinus in 85.6%. Of all the patients, 15% suffered from diabetes, which was significantly higher than that of domestic adults (P<0.05). Postoperative QOL survey showed that the scores of SNOT 20 and VSA scale were significantly lessened (P<0.01).ConclusionsFungus ball sinusitis mainly afflicts middle and old female patients, and usually involves single maxillary sinus. Diabetes is one of the risk factors. Endoscopic sinus surgery can improve patients’ QOL significantly.     

Postoperative surgical site infection in cholesteatoma surgery with and without mastoid obliteration,what can we learn?

Introduction:This study aims to describe the occurrence of postoperative complications related to cholesteatoma surgery and to determine factors influencing the most common complication,i.e.postoperative surgical site infection(SSI)in cases with and without mastoid obliteration.Materials and methods:Retrospective analyses were performed on surgically treated cholesteatomas in our hospital between 2013 and 2019.Patient characteristics,peri-and postoperative management and complications were reviewed.The cases were divided into two groups based on whether mastoid obliteration was performed or not.Results:A total of 336 cholesteatoma operations were performed,of which 248 cases received mastoid obliteration.In total 21 complications were observed,of which SSI was the most common(15/21).No difference in occurrence of any postoperative complication was seen between the obliteration and noobliteration group(p=0.798),especially not in the number of SSI(p=0.520).Perioperative and/or postoperative prophylactic antibiotics were not associated to the development of an SSI in both groups.In the no-obliteration group a younger age(p=0.015),as well as primary surgery(p=0.022)increased the risk for SSI.In the obliteration group the use of bioactive glass(BAG)S53P4 was identified as independent predictor of SSI(p=0.008,OR 5.940).Discussion:SSI is the most common postoperative complication in cholesteatoma surgery.The causes of SSI are multifactorial,therefore further prospective research is needed to answer which factors can prevent the development of an SSI in cholesteatoma surgery.     

Identification of the involvement of LOXL4 in generation of keratocystic odontogenic tumors by RNA-Seq analysis

Keratocystic odontogenic tumors （KCOT） are benign, locally aggressive intraosseous tumors of odontogenic origin. KCOT have a higher stromal microvessel density （MVD） than dentigerous cysts （DC） and normal oral mucosa. To identify genes in the stroma of KCOT involved in tumor development and progression, RNA sequencing （RNA-Seq） was performed using samples from KCOT and primary stromal fibroblasts isolated from gingival tissues. Seven candidate genes that possess a function potentially related to KCOT progression were selected and their expression levels were confirmed by quantitative PCR, immunohistochemistry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Expression of lysyl oxidase-like 4 （LOXL4）, the only candidate gene that encodes a secreted protein, was enhanced at both the mRNA and protein levels in KCOT stromal tissues and primary KCOT stromal fibroblasts compared to control tissues and primary fibroblasts （P〈0.05）. In vitro, high expression of LOXL4 could enhance proliferation and migration of the human umbilical vein endothelial cells （HUVECs）. There was a significant, positive correlation between LOXL4 protein expression and MVD in stroma of KCOT and control tissues （r=0.882）. These data suggest that abnormal expression of LOXL4 of KCOT may enhance angiogenesis in KCOT, which may help to promote the locally aggressive biological behavior of KCOT.     

congenital cholesteatoma of the middle ear-a report of 10 cases

Objectives To study clinical, imaging features and treatment outcomes of congenital cholesteatoma of middle ear (CCME). Methods This is a retrospective review of 10 CCME cases selected from 952 cholesteatoma cases treated between January 1995 and December 2005 at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital. The main outcome measures were the site of origin, clinical features, surgical findings, imaging characteristics and hearing results. Results The mean age of the 10 patients was 16 years(ranged from 10 to 24 years), with 6 being older than 18 years. There were 7 males and 3 females. The average delay to diagnosis was longer than 2 years. The mean preoperative PTA was 55 dB HL, with a mean ABG of 45 dB. Typical cholesteatomas were seen behind the tympanic membrane in the superoposterior quadrant on otoscopy only in 2 patients. High resolution CT was completed in all patients. Most of the patients(8/10) were diagnosed with otosclerosis or ossicular abnormality before operation. All patients underwent a one-stage tympanoplasty following transmeatal explorative tympanotomy and complete cholesteatoma removal, except one, who underwent a CWU mastoidectomy due to extensive cholesteatoma involvement. The choleasteatoma lesion was confined to the superoposterior mesotympanum in all patients. The mean postoperative PTA was 20 dB HL. All patients were followed-up for at least 1.5 years postoperatively. Revision procedures were performed in 2 patients for hearing deterioration. No residual or recurrence of cholesteatoma was found. Conclusion CCME is a rare disease that often gets delayed diagnosis. Residual lesions and the prognosis mainly depend on the extent of the lesion.