Extremely high serum CA19-9 level along with elevated D-dimer in assisting detection of ruptured ovarian endometriosis

BackgroundTo clarify clinical importance of serum CA19-9, CA-125, and plasma D-dimer (D-D) levels in detecting spontaneously ruptured ovarian endometriosis (OE).Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively examined 173 patients with endometriosis out of 735 cases of OE between 2013 and 2019. Among these, 21 cases were diagnosed as “spontaneously ruptured” after surgery, while the remaining cases were unruptured. Venous blood was collected pre-operatively to detect CA19-9, CA-125, and D-D levels. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was applied to test clinical value of each marker.ResultsAmong the 21 patients with ruptured OE, 16 had a history of pelvic cysts, 19 claimed sudden onsets of lower abdominal pain, and fluid accumulation were detected in cul-de-sac in only six participants by ultrasound. For serological investigation, both CA19-9 and D-D were significantly elevated in the ruptured OE group (343.09 ± 367.67 U/ml vs. 36.84 ± 40.01 U/ml, 3.39 ± 4.90 mg/L vs. 0.43 ± 0.29 mg/L, both p < .0001). The area under curve (AUC) value for the combination of CA19-9 and D-D was 0.975 (95% CI, 0.939 − 0.993), with specificity of 96.69%, and sensitivity of 85.71%. The combination of CA-125, CA19-9 and D-D showed the highest AUC value that up to 0.976 (95% CI, 0.940–0.993), with sensitivity of 95.24%, and specificity of 87.50%.ConclusionThe combination of CA19-9 and D-D can be chosen as an effective and economical indicators to identify patients with spontaneously ruptured OE in pre-operation assessment. However, from the perspective of differential diagnosis, the combination of CA-125, CA19-9 and D-D is the best choice.

Key messages

• Taking into account the economic effect, the combination of CA19-9 and D-D can be chosen as an effective indicators to identify patients with spontaneously ruptured OE in pre-operation assessment.
• From the perspective of differential diagnosis, the combination of CA-125, CA19-9 and D-D is the best choice to identify patients with spontaneously ruptured OE.

     

Sukkari dates seed improves type-2 diabetes mellitus-induced memory impairment by reducing blood glucose levels and enhancing brain cholinergic transmission: In vivo and molecular modeling studies

Cognitive decline is one of the serious complications associated with diabetes mellitus (T2DM) of type-2. In this reported work, the effect of aqueous sukkari dates seed extract (ASSE) was evaluated in T2DM-induced rats. T2DM was induced using intraperitoneal injection of nicotinamide and streptozocin (STZ) administration. The diabetic rats were then treated orally with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of dates seed extract for 30 days and results were compared with metformin-treated groups. The memory functions were assessed using three maze models. Glucose and insulin levels in the blood and acetylcholine, acetylcholinesterase brain homogenates were estimated. The results showed a significant reduction in transfer latency (TL) (p < 0.001) during the elevated plus maze (EPM) test. The novel object recognition (NOR) test revealed a longer exploration time (p > 0.05) with novel objects and a higher discrimination index (p > 0.05). The Y-maze test also showed a significant increase in the number of entries to the novel arm (p > 0.05) and the total number of entries in the trial (p > 0.01) as well as in test (p > 0.05) sessions. Reduction in blood glucose (p > 0.05) and improvement in blood insulin (p > 0.05) levels were also noted. Improvement in ACh levels (p > 0.001) with 400 mg/kg of ASSE and reduction in AChE (p > 0.001) with both doses of ASSE were also observed in the brain homogenates. The results of ASSE were found comparable with the metformin-treated rats. The estimation of phytochemical constituents displayed a significant presence of phenolic content. Further, molecular modeling studies showed ellagic acid, catechin, and epicatechin as the potential molecule interacting with GSK-3β, α-amylase, and AChE and may be responsible for observed bioactivity. In conclusion, ASSE has the ability to alleviate T2DM-related cognitive impairments.     

人脑胶质瘤中miR-125b和Gli1的表达及临床意义

目的探讨miR-125b在胶质瘤中的表达及其与Gli1的关系。方法收集不同病理级别胶质瘤标本25例,以荧光定量PCR方法检测miR-125b和Gli1的表达,分析miR-125b和Gli1表达水平与胶质瘤病理级别及预后的关系。结果①miR-125b在各级别胶质瘤[星形细胞瘤(0.754±0.085)、间变星形细胞瘤(0.545±0.075)和胶质母细胞瘤(0.340±0.056)]中的表达较正常脑组织(1.000)下调(均P0.05),miR-125b的表达水平与肿瘤的恶性程度呈负相关;②Gli1表达水平在胶质瘤中[星形细胞瘤(1.034±0.093)、间变星形细胞瘤(1.203±0.113)和胶质母细胞瘤(1.578±0.087)]较正常脑组织(1.000)略高,肿瘤的恶性程度与Gli1表达水平呈负相关,间变星形细胞瘤与胶质母细胞瘤比较,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);③miR-125b低表达和Gli1过表达与患者的预后呈负相关。结论 miR-125b低表达和Gli1过表达与恶性胶质瘤的发生、发展密切相关。     

CT引导^125Ⅰ放射粒子联合间质化疗治疗晚期非小细胞肺癌

目的 探讨CT引导^125Ⅰ放射粒子联合间质化疗治疗晚期非小细胞肺癌的临床价值,可行性和安全性。方法 回顾分析经病理证实的晚期非小细胞肺癌患者31例、33个病灶,在CT引导下植入^125Ⅰ放射性粒子,联合植入化疗粒子缓释剂中人氟安,比较治疗前及治疗后6个月肿瘤变化,判定疗效。结果 31例患者33个病灶,6个月后CT复查,CR 6例（19.4%）、PR 21例（67.7%）、NC 3例（9.7%）、PD 1例（3.2%）,有效率（CR＋PR）87.1%。术中4例出现少量气胸,1例肺内少量出血,术后1周内痰中带血丝3例。结论 CT引导^125Ⅰ放射粒子联合间质化疗治疗晚期非小细胞肺癌安全、微创、近期疗效明显。     

Needle position during (125)I seed implantation: accurately recognized by sagittal transrectal ultrasonography [corrected

Purpose  The aim of this study was to assess the variation of probe rotation angles for detecting a single needle using sagittal images of transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS). Materials and methods  A phantom study was performed. One needle was inserted through each of 10 holes of the template, and variations in the probe rotation angles for detecting the needle were measured. Results  The mean variation of probe rotation for detecting a single needle was 17.0° (range 4°–25°). Slightly broader variation was seen for the needle in holes farther away from the probe. Conclusion  Probe rotation angles for detecting a single needle displayed considerable variation. Seed locations recognized on sagittal imaging by TRUS are thus indeterminate, and real-time dose calculations using TRUS for ¹²⁵I seed implantation should be used with care.     

前列腺癌近距离放疗41例疗效回顾

目的 :观察早期局限性前列腺癌12 5I近距离放疗的临床效果。　方法 :对 4 1例确诊的局限性前列腺癌患者进行前列腺内12 5I植入。采用两步法 ,即治疗前进行前列腺体积研究 ,确定前列腺各部位放射量 ,处方剂量 16 0Gy;治疗中直肠超声波探头和C臂X线协助定位 ,专职护士长期随访。　结果 :获得长期随访 (3～ 4年 ) 33例(80 % ) ,其中 2例 (6 % )前列腺特异抗原 (PSA)升高者经穿刺确诊肿瘤局部复发 ,无死亡病例。早期并发症主要为尿路刺激症状 ,6个月内症状严重 ,1年以后症状消失。　结论 :前列腺近距离放疗生存率高 ,有短期尿路刺激症状 ,长期并发症少。     

血清及腹腔液CA125测定对子宫内膜异位症的诊断意义

目的探讨血清及腹腔液中CA125测定对子宫内膜异位症（EM）诊断的敏感性、特异性及相关性。方法经病理证实的EM组45例作为观察组,非子宫内膜异位症28例为对照组,应用电化学发光法分别测定两组血清及腹腔液中CA125水平。结果各期EM组血清CA125水平与对照组相比差异有统计学意义（P〈0.01）,EM组血清CA125水平随期别增加而升高;测定血清CA125水平诊断EM的敏感性为75.56%,特异性为89.29%。各期EM组腹腔液CA125水平与对照组相比差异有统计学意义（P〈0.01）;测定腹腔液CA125水平诊断EM的敏感性为93.33%,特异性为96.43%。结论血清及腹腔液中CA125值为子宫内膜异位症有价值的辅助检查手段,尤以腹腔液中CA125水平显著升高,两者呈正相关,可反映子宫内膜异位症的病变程度。     

125Ⅰ粒子植入联合化疗治疗原发性中晚期非小细胞肺癌的疗效观察

目的 观察CT引导下放射性125I粒子植入联合化疗治疗原发性中晚期非小细胞肺癌的疗效.方法 收集2012-2016年重庆市第五人民医院收治的40例原发性中晚期非小细胞肺癌患者临床资料,分为研究组和对照组,每组20例.研究组患者接受125 Ⅰ粒子植入联合化疗,对照组患者接受125I粒子植入术.所有患者按照三维实体计划系统制定粒子植入计划.术后第2、6个月复查胸部CT.按照实体瘤疗效评价标准(response evaluation criteria in solid tumors,RECIST1.1)测量患者实体瘤最大直径之和,评价两组实体瘤治疗效果.结果 所有患者术后随访6个月.研究组术后2个月和6个月的总体有效率分别为70％和75％,对照组的总体有效率分别为30％和35％,两组6个月总体有效率差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).两组患者发生的不良反应主要为气胸、咯血等,差异无统计学意义(P＞o.05).结论 CT引导下放射性125Ⅰ粒子植入联合化疗治疗原发性中晚期非小细胞肺癌的有效率较单纯放射性125Ⅰ粒子植入治疗更高,疗效更显著.     

血清中β-HCG、孕酮、癌抗原125及子宫内膜厚度在早期异位妊娠诊断中的价值

目的 比较早期异位妊娠和正常宫内孕妇女血清中β-人绒毛膜促性腺激素(β-HCG)、孕酮、癌抗原125的含量及子宫内膜厚度,来评价其在早期异位妊娠诊断中的应用价值.方法 选取确诊为异位妊娠患者95例,作为异位妊娠组;正常宫内孕妇女102例,作为对照组;2组对象均知情同意,并且既往无习惯性流产史,无放射线及化学物质接触史,无家族性遗传性疾病史.收集2组对象的基本资料,包括年龄、性别、身高、体重、孕次等信息.采用化学发光法测定实验组和对照组血清中β-HCG、孕酮、癌抗原125含量,采用探头频率为3.5 ～5 MHz的彩超检测实验组和对照组子宫内膜厚度.结果 异位妊娠组血清中β-HCG、孕酮、癌抗原125水平分别为(254.85±945.65) mIU/ml、(18.69±3.03) mmol/L、(49.26±7.08) kU/L,显著低于正常宫内孕组的(9215.23±2125.26) mIU/ml、(37.57±5.24) mmol/L、(118.53±26.90) kU/L;异位妊娠组子宫内膜厚度为(7.85±1.34)mm,低于正常宫内孕组的(13.23±2.46) mm.结论 妊娠妇女血清中β-HCG、孕酮、癌抗原125及子宫内膜厚度在用于诊断异位妊娠时具有重要的参考价值,但它们的灵敏度和差异度有一定的差异,因此,在临床诊断时可以综合各检测指标应用.     

抗人T细胞CD3,CD7—PAPs免疫毒素的研制

选用抗人T细胞CD3、CD7两株杂交瘤细胞制备合单克隆抗体（McAb）腹水，经一系列免疫化学方法纯化、鉴定后，分别以SPDP为交联剂将两种McAb与商陆毒蛋白（PAPs）偶联，构建了两种抗人T细胞免疫毒素（IT）。鉴定结果表明，IT抗体活性保持良好，并能特异而高效地杀伤T细胞及T淋巴白血病细胞CEM。本结果为探讨单抗IT联合效应及其在异体／自体骨髓净化移植治疗白血病等方面的应用研究奠定了基础。