Strangulation in child abuse: CT diagnosis

The central nervous system is commonly affected in child abuse. Between April 1985 and July 1986 three infants were identified in whom the primary mode of injury had been strangulation. In each case computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a large cerebral infarction confined to vascular territories associated with small subdural hematomas. There was no history or visible evidence of significant head trauma. Autopsy of one infant confirmed the presence of a hemispheric infarct, thin subdural hematoma, and an area of subintimal hemorrhage in the carotid artery ipsilateral to the infarct. The remaining two patients survived with residual hemiparesis. CT findings of a large cerebral infarction with an associated subdural hematoma in an infant without a history of a significant trauma should suggest the possibility of child abuse and may be the primary manifestation of abuse in some patients.     

Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis: a review and report of 11 cases

Sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis is a benign ossifying diathesis of unknown etiology characterized by hyperostosis and soft-tissue ossification between the clavicles, anterior portion of the upper ribs, and manubrium, with variable hyperostosis or ankylosis in the spine and sacroiliac joints. Our cumulative experience with 11 cases is reported, with emphasis on radiographic features of the condition. Scintigraphic results in five patients and computed tomographic findings in one patient are presented. A review of the literature and our own material indicates that sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis may be more common than has been previously recognized.     

国产沉香化学成分的研究——Ⅲ.异白木香醇的结构测定和低沸点成分的分离与鉴定

自国产沉香(Aquilaria sinensis)[瑞香科(Thymeleaceae)植物]的挥发油中,经硅胶柱层析和离心薄层层析分离得到一新的倍半萜,命名为异白木香醇(isobaimuxinol),根据光谱(IR,¹HNMR,¹³CNMR,2 D-NMR和MS)分析确定其结构式为(Ⅰ)所示,并用X-光衍射晶体解析进一步确定了其立体化学。同时,也从该植物挥发油的低沸点部分分离得到四个已知化合物:苄基丙酮,对甲氧基苄基丙酮,茴香酸和β-沉香呋喃。这些化合物均为首次从该植物中得到。     

High-resolution MR imaging with local coils

We propose the following rules to govern the choice of local coils by the practicing radiologist: 1. Smaller coils permit smaller FOVs and better resolution. The coil should be as small as possible. 2. Match the ROS of the coil to the FOV, which will be determined by the anatomic region of interest. 3. For the case of a choice between surface coils or between a surface and a whole- or partial-volume coil, the anatomic region should lie on the high side of the crossover point. For the case of a choice among whole-volume coils, the smallest coil that surrounds the region of interest should be chosen. 4. Considerations in regard to the anatomic shape or the need to vary the position of the structure may alter the choice of coil from that obtained by S/N considerations alone.     

国产沉香化学成分的研究——Ⅲ.异白木香醇的结构测定和低沸点成分的分离与鉴定

自国产沉香(Aquilaria sinensis)[瑞香科(Thymeleaceae)植物]的挥发油中,经硅胶柱层析和离心薄层层析分离得到一新的倍半萜,命名为异白木香醇(isobaimuxinol),根据光谱(IR,~1HNMR,~(13)CNMR,2 D-NMR和MS)分析确定其结构式为(Ⅰ)所示,并用X-光衍射晶体解析进一步确定了其立体化学。同时,也从该植物挥发油的低沸点部分分离得到四个已知化合物:苄基丙酮,对甲氧基苄基丙酮,茴香酸和β-沉香呋喃。这些化合物均为首次从该植物中得到。     

EMPHYSEMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS RESPONDING TO MEDICAL THERAPY

We describe two type 2 diabetic patients with unilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis who responded to medical treatment alone. Escherichia coli was isolated in both patients. The presence of gas was confirmed early by ultrasound and CT scan of abdomen. Following treatment, good functional recovery was demonstrable in the affected kidneys by isotope renogram. We stress the need for early diagnosis of this condition and aggressive treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics.     

Polyethylene glycol versus low-ionic-strength solution in pretransfusion testing: a blinded comparison study

BACKGROUND: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been shown to potentiate antigen-antibody reactions. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: To investigate the utility of PEG in pretransfusion testing, a blinded comparison study of PEG and a low-ionic-strength additive solution (LISS) was conducted. A total of 500 patient samples were tested in parallel with reagent antibody-detection cells using blind-coded PEG and LISS potentiators. RESULTS: In 34 (34%) of 100 samples with known antibodies in the Rh, Kell, Duffy, Kidd, and MNS systems, PEG antiglobulin reactions were stronger (total score, 382) than LISS antiglobulin reactions (total score, 216), and in 66 cases (66%), they were equal to those of LISS. Of 400 samples without detectable antibodies, 384 were negative with PEG and LISS, and 16 were positive in PEG tests and negative in LISS. Seven of the 16 were clinically important antibodies (D, 1; E, 3; Fya, 1; Jka; 1; Jkb, 1), and four were clinically benign antibodies (Le(a), 2; McCc, 1; Sda, 1). Five of the 16 demonstrated inconclusive PEG reactions, for a false-positive rate of 5 in 400 (1.3%). Of the 500 samples, none was negative in PEG tests and positive in LISS (0% false-negative rate). CONCLUSION: Although PEG demonstrates a relatively high false-positive rate, PEG is more sensitive than LISS in detecting clinically significant antibodies.