Benign osteoblastoma of the occipital bone: Case report and literature review

We present a case of benign osteoblastoma of the occipital bone. Benign osteoblastoma is an uncommon primary bone tumor, which usually involves the vertebrae and the long bones. This tumor rarely develops in the calvaria, showing a preference for the temporal and frontal bones when it does. To the best of our knowledge, this case is only the eighth reported case of benign osteoblastoma confined to the occipital bone. A 20‐year‐old male presented with a mild tender mass lesion of the occipital area, just below the lambda. Plain X‐ray films and CT scans demonstrated an osteolytic mass surrounded by the sclerotic rim within the diploic space. MRI proved to be effective for the evaluation of the intracranial and intraosseous extensions of the tumor. However, it was very difficult to formulate a differential diagnosis against other osteoblastic tumors, or osteoid osteoma, in view of its radiological appearance. The final diagnosis was obtained by careful consideration of the histopathological characteristics of the tumor combined with its clinical and radiological features. Although generally regarded as benign, a complete resection is preferred over conventional curettage as this can guard against possible recurrence and malignant transformation.     

Impaired immune response by isoniazid treatment during intravesical BCG administration in the guinea pig.

At present, isoniazid (INH) is being used prophylactically to reduce the side effects of intravesical BCG therapy for superficial bladder cancer, although it is not clear whether or not this reduces the antitumor efficacy of BCG. In this study the impact of INH treatment on the immune response after repeated intravesical BCG administration was investigated in guinea pigs. INH was given on the 3 days around each BCG instillation. We found that the administration of INH severely impaired the immunological effects of BCG. The induction of mononuclear cell infiltration in the bladder wall was reduced. Enlargement of the regional lymph nodes (weight and number of cells), and increase of MHC Class II expression on the lymph node cells, normally observed after intravesical BCG administration, were inhibited by INH. Systemic immunity, measured by the DTH reaction in the skin to PPD, was also diminished due to the combined treatment of BCG with INH. When INH was administered during the last 4 of 6 BCG instillations, the immune response to BCG was still impaired. A five-fold increase of the dose of BCG did not overcome the effect of INH. INH probably did not exert a direct suppression of the immune system of the guinea pig as the DNCB skin reactivity was not influenced. Although INH concentrations in the urine were high at the onset of the instillation, in vitro experiments indicated that the effect of INH may not be caused by killing of the BCG organisms shortly after application in the bladder. In conclusion, our data in guinea pigs suggest that the use of INH may impair the immune response to intravesical BCG. As this response may be important for the antitumor effect of BCG, urologists should be cautious with the prophylactic use of INH. The influence on the antitumor efficacy is now investigated in man.     

Self‐reflection and self‐practice in training of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: an overview

The present paper deals with a developing training element in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), the self‐practice of therapeutic techniques and the self‐exploration of the person of the therapist. Initially, the current status of this training element in CBT is discussed, and a short note on its terminology is presented. Then an overview of the most important objectives of self‐practice and self‐reflection in CBT, and the concepts and methods of practice of this element is given. The concepts focus on two major aims, the self‐exploration of the person of the therapist within and beyond his or her therapeutic practice, and the self‐application of therapeutic techniques (= self‐practice). In the second part of the paper empirical studies related to the outcome of self‐reflection and self‐practice on the development of the therapist and her or his therapeutic practice are reviewed. The few empirical studies show that trainees experience in their own view substantial professional and personal gains from this training tool, with the professional impact being more important than the personal one. The most important outcomes evaluated by subjective data from the trainees are improvements in self‐insight and self‐awareness and a better understanding of the therapist's role and the therapeutic change process. Additionally, a better understanding of CBT methods and of general therapeutic skills, such as empathy and role‐taking‐competencies, are reported by the trainees. The paper comes to the conclusion that self‐exploration and self‐practice are important components of CBT training. Consequences and recommendations for its integration into training courses for CBT are discussed as well as the necessity for more research in this area. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Pancreas divisum with early pancreatic cancer--presenting as chronic obstructive pancreatitis.

A 61-year-old man experienced four bouts of pancreatitis in 1 year. Detailed history taking and a series of examinations, including sonography, computed tomography scan, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), revealed pancreas divisum on the first admission. He was treated conservatively. However, repeated ERCP on the fourth admission, 1 year later, showed a small filling defect in the tail of the pancreatic duct. A distal pancreatectomy was carried out. Pathological studies revealed a small papillary adenocarcinoma (1.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm) confined to the pancreatic duct grossly with minimal parenchymal invasion microscopically. He has been free from cancer and pancreatitis for 13 months since the operation.     

Astigmatism and visual recovery after phacoemulsification and conventional extracapsular cataract extraction

In this study we wanted to investigate the post-operative astigmatism and visual acuity after phacoemulsification and conventional extracapsular cataract surgery. Patients operated between April and June 1993 (n=150) were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were examined prior to surgery and at day 1, at day 10, and in week 6 post-operatively. The difference between the post-operative log mean visual acuity in the Phaco group and in the CECCE group was significant after 1 and 10 days, however it was not significant (p=0.191) after 6 weeks. The mean astigmatism was significantly less in the Phaco group than in the CECCE group during the whole post-operative check-up period. This study suggests that Phaco results in a lower post-operative astigmatism and an earlier visual rehabilitation compared to the CECCE technique.Abbreviations Phaco Phacoemulsification - CECCE Conventional extracapsular cataract extraction     

急性苯中毒对小鼠末梢血象和骨髓细胞构成的影响

取３２只２～３个月的ＢＡＬＢ／Ｃ小白鼠，随机分为４组，每组８只，第１组为对照组，其余３个组为实验组，实验组小白鼠左腿皮下注射苯０．３ｍｌ（１５ｍｌ／ｋｇ体重）．注射后分别于２４ｈ，４８ｈ，７２ｈ脱颈处死。观察中毒前、后末梢血象、骨髓细胞、骨髓细胞构成的变化。结果表明，苯中毒时骨髓变化先于末梢血象的变化，骨髓的病变为造血细胞变性、坏死，大量毛细血管扩张、充血，骨髓细胞构成降低，而且骨髓细胞构成中细胞成分降低早于外周血粒细胞减少。     

Thrombopoietin in postoperative thrombocytopenia following living donor hepatectomy.

Thrombocytopenia is a frequent finding following living donor hepatectomy. It appears more pronounced in right graft donors than in left graft donors. This study analyzed postoperative thrombocytopenia in 20 living liver donors and examined the change of endogenous thrombopoietin (TPO) in its recovery. Platelet count, TPO level, fibrinogen degradation product (FDP), and D-Dimer were measured before surgery and on postoperative days (PODs) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 14. Concurrently, liver and spleen volumes were calculated by computed tomography. Platelet count on POD 3 was significantly lower in right graft donors than in left graft donors (13.0 +/- 3.7 x 10(4)/microL vs. 16.8 +/- 4.0 x 10(4)/microL, P = 0.039) but recovered by POD 7 in all donors. Postoperative elevations of FDP and D-Dimer were significantly higher in right graft donors than in left graft donors. TPO level rose immediately after surgery, peaked on POD 5 in left graft donors and on POD 7 in right graft donors, and fell nearly to preoperative levels by POD 14. Postoperative TPO level per liver volume was significantly higher in right graft donors than in left graft donors. In conclusion, thrombocytopenia following living donor hepatectomy resolved within the first week regardless of graft type and was mainly associated with increasing consumption of circulating platelets, possibly due to intrahepatic and splenic congestion. With a reduced number of circulating platelets, TPO level rapidly increases. Also, with reduced consumption of platelets related to recovery from surgery, thrombocytopenia should resolve. As a consequence, TPO level would be expected to fall.     

关于老年人植入心脏起搏器术后疗养康复的体会

目的避免或减少老年人植入心脏起搏器术后疗养康复过程中起搏器故障和相关疾病的发生。积极治疗基础疾病,改变其不良症状,并通过心理治疗改善不良心理情绪,使其增强自信,提高生活质量。方法入院后,详细了解安置起搏器的时间、类型及工作情况,全面掌握其身体状况和心理特点,为其制定合理的疗养计划。结果疗养期结束后,疗养员无一例出现起搏器故障和发生相关疾病;基础疾病及不良症状得到进一步控制,心理不良情绪得到进一步控制,基本达到了疗养的目的。结论疗养院医务人员应全面了解起搏器的类型及特性;掌握安置起搏器的适应症和容易出现的病症;掌握此类疗养员的身体情况和心理特点,制定合理的疗养计划并按计划认真予以实施,是保证老年人植入心脏起搏器疗养员能够顺利完成疗养生活的有效措施。     

奎的平与氯氮平治疗精神分裂症对照研究

目的：探讨奎的平、氯氮平对精神分裂症的疗效及副作用。方法：80例患者随机分为两组，分别应用奎的平或氯氮平治疗6周，采用四级临床疗效评定标准、阳性症状与阴性症状量表(PANSS)、副反应量表(TESS)评定疗效及副反应。结果：奎的平组有效率87．5％，氯氮平组有效率82．5％。治疗第一周末，奎的平组PANSS量表总分较治疗前差异有显著性(P＜0．05)。奎的平组副反应低于氯氮平组。结论：奎的平与氯氮平疗效相似，但奎的平起效较快，副反应较轻。     

阴股沟皮瓣显微解剖学特征及其在组织修复功能重建中的应用

目的：明确阴股沟皮瓣的显微解剖基础，为临床应用此皮瓣提供解剖依据。资料来源：应用计算机检索Medline1991-01／2005-01的相关文章，检索词“pudendal-thigh flap，micranatomy”，并限定文章语言种类为English。并且手工检索《中文科技资料目录一医药卫生）1998-01／2005-01的相关文章，检索途径：分类途径。 资料选择：对资料进行初审，并查看每篇文献后的引文。纳入标准：①随机对照的基础及临床试验。②无论是否为单盲，双盲或非盲法。排除标准：重复性研究或综述性文章。 资料提炼：共检索到42篇相关文章，21篇文献符合纳入标准，排除的21篇文献为内容陈旧或重复。 资料综合：阴股沟区动脉血液供应充足，并且位置均比较恒定，尤以阴部外动脉最为恒定。静脉回流丰富，神经支配可靠。阴股沟皮瓣是位于股内侧上方与会阴部之间的无毛区域，上界平耻骨联合上缘水平，下界为两侧坐骨结节连线，内侧界为阴囊或大阴唇外侧缘，外侧界为股内侧皱襞，自阴囊（唇）外侧缘向大腿内上方延伸约5cm包括的范围。该区动脉血液供应丰富，计有阴部外动脉，闭孔动脉前皮支，阴囊（唇）后动脉的外侧支，旋股内侧动脉的皮支，股内侧的主要动脉支，以及来自阴部内动脉的肛动脉（直肠下动脉）等，并且位置均比较恒定，其中尤其以阴部外动脉最为恒定。在阴股沟区，阴囊（唇）后动脉与旋股内动脉、闭孔动脉前支及阴部外动脉的分支存在广泛的吻合并在内收肌内侧以上的深筋膜层形成血管网。进入阴股沟区的多支血管相互吻合成网。阴股沟区静脉回流丰富，神经支配可靠。 结论：阴股沟皮瓣血运丰富，解剖简便易行，切取方便，供区隐蔽，再造性器官外形及恢复神经感觉均取得较为理想的效果，是一种值得推广的方法。