Discal cyst: a rare cause of low back pain and sciatica

We report a case of a 54-year-old man suffering from sciatalgia unresponsive to medical treatment. Imaging revealed a discal cyst the level L3-L4, a rare cause of low back pain, which has characteristic imaging features. In particular, on Magnetic Resonance Imaging it appears as a cystic formation with fluid content, which usually arises from the posterior contour of the intervertebral disc and it frequently has air bubbles within it. The patient underwent surgical treatment with resolution of symptoms.     

Foetal and neonatal ovarian cysts: a 5-year experience

Background Abdominal cystic formations in newborns are relatively common and often diagnostic suspicion arises in this regard even before birth as a result of ultrasound scans carried out during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to highlight the problems posed by the prenatal diagnosis of abdominal cysts in order to outline the most appropriate therapeutic approach in case of suspected ovarian cysts. Materials and methods Between January 2003 and January 2007, 57 women were enrolled in this study for a prenatal ultrasound (US) that revealed the presence of an echo-rare or echo-free area in the foetal abdomen. After birth all babies underwent blood tests and abdominal US scans in order to confirm or identify the nature of the cyst. If abdominal US could not show the nature of the cystic formation, magnetic resonance imaging with sedation was performed. When the radiological tests were not useful to identify the nature of the cysts and surgery was then necessary, surgical procedures were performed with laparoscopy. Results Ultrasounds were useful to identify the diameter of the cysts but not all their origins; also MRI confirmed the morphology and volume of the cysts, but could not give further details about their origin. Discussion Abdominal ultrasound and finally laparoscopy used to treat and remove the cysts were useful to monitor all simple abdominal cysts. MRI seemed not to be useful for the treatment of this condition, especially in the pediatric age when mild sedation is required.     

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma arising in mature cystic teratoma ovary and associated pseudomyxoma peritonei: report of a case

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is most commonly associated with intra-abdominal spread of an appendiceal mucinous neoplasm and very rarely seen in cases of primary ovarian tumours. Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising in a mature cystic teratoma giving rise to PMP is even rarer. Extensive medlar search has revealed only nine cases; we are reporting tenth such case.     

Giant adrenal cyst in a pregnant woman: a case report

In this case report, a rare example of a pregnant woman with a huge adrenal cyst is reported. No other published reports were found to have an outcome like the present case. A 27-year-old primiparous patient admitted to our clinic with complaints of gaining weight, abdominal distension and dyspnea. On physical examination abdominal distension was prominent. She weighed 78 kg. At abdominal ultrasonography, there was an 11 week, single live fetus within the uterine cavity. There was also an approximately 30 x 40 cm sized cyst. The origin of the cyst could not be detected by ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. It was suspected to originate from the ovaries. Tumor markers and other laboratory tests were normal. Laparotomy was planned. During laparotomy, it was observed that there was a huge, thin capsulated cystic lesion filling the abdomen. The uterus and bilateral ovaries were normal. Eleven liters of yellow-colored fluid was drained from the cyst. At exploration, the cyst capsule was originating from a right adrenal lodge and was extirpated. The postoperative weight of the patient decreased to 67 kg. On the third postoperative day, the patient was discharged without any problems. The pathology result of the patient was reported as an epithelial adrenal cyst. The patient did not have any problems on antenatal follow up and had a cesarean delivery at term for cephalopelvic disproportion. A 3500 g, healthy female fetus was delivered.     

表皮囊肿并发毛母质瘤

报告2例表皮囊肿并发毛母质瘤。例1,男,34岁。右侧大腿上方有一灰褐色肿块,直径4cm。皮损组织病理检查示表皮囊肿的囊壁不完整,囊肿中央和周边均为成片的影细胞,囊肿中央的影细胞内可见许多小而圆的嗜伊红角化中心,提示向毛母质分化,未见嗜碱性细胞。例2,女,20岁。右上臂暗蓝色、质硬的皮下结节,直径1cm。皮损组织病理检查示表皮囊肿与毛母质瘤同时存在于真皮内,相互独立,毛母质瘤内可见嗜碱性细胞和影细胞。2例患者均未出现加德纳综合征。     

第一鳃裂囊肿及瘘管的诊断治疗

目的 探讨先天性第一鳃裂囊肿及瘘管的诊断和治疗方法。方法 回顾性分析18例患者的病例资料,全部病例行手术切除。结果 18例患者中,第一鳃裂瘘 10例,外瘘口均位于耳垂后与乳突之间,内瘘口位于外耳道,其中位于骨与软骨交界处后下壁6例;囊肿8例,其中耳垂后4例,位于下颌角2例,腮腺筋膜内2例。术后病理均确诊为鳃裂囊肿或瘘管,随访未见复发。结论 先天性第一鳃裂囊肿及瘘管临床少见,易误诊、误治;影像学检查是术前确诊的重要依据;合理的手术方案是该病治愈的关键,完整切除囊肿及瘘管是避免复发的重要措施。     

骨桥蛋白在肝包虫动物模型外囊壁中的表达

目的:观察动物模型肝包虫囊壁情况,研究骨桥蛋白(Osteopontin,OPN)在小鼠肝细粒棘球蚴外囊壁中的分布特征及表达相关因素,并探讨其意义.方法:肝包虫动物模型的制作、HE染色观察、免疫组化观察53例小鼠肝细粒棘球蚴外囊壁中OPN及巨噬细胞的表达与分布.结果:HE染色外囊的着色明显较周围巨噬细胞带深,不存在渐变的过程;83%肝细粒棘球蚴外囊壁中有不同程度OPN表达,且集中分布于肝包虫纤维囊壁(外囊),与外侧巨噬细胞带比较有显著差异(P＜0.01).结论:在动物模型上证明了外囊与肝实质间存在可分离间隙,OPN主要分布在肝细粒棘球蚴外囊,并在其形成过程中起重要作用.     

Wear Mechanisms and Notch Formation of Whisker-Reinforced Alumina and Sialon Ceramic Tools during High-Speed Turning of Inconel 718

Nickel-based alloys, referred to as the most difficult-to-cut materials, pose a great challenge to cutting tool materials due to their excellent high-temperature properties. Ceramic tools have the potential to improve the machinability of these alloys with the advance of toughening mechanisms. In this work, the wear mechanisms of SiC whisker-reinforced alumina and Sialon when high-speed turning Inconel 718 alloy under dry cutting condition were investigated. The results showed that the wear process of Al₂O₃-SiC_w WG300 was dominated by the notch wear, while the flank wear characterized by ridges and grooves perpendicular to the cutting edge was the main wear mode for Sialon SX9. A Ti−enriched belt was found at the boundary of the wear band for both ceramic tools. The SEM inspection and EDS analysis for this belt suggested the trace of diffusion between the workpiece material and tool matrix. As for the notch formation, the periodically adhesive action of the workpiece material at the depth-of-cut line combined with the thermal shock resistance of ceramic tools were considered to account for its formation. In addition, the oxidation of the workpiece material at the depth-of-cut line played a positive role in reducing the adhesive affinity and consequent notch wear.     

囊肿塞在颌骨囊肿袋形术后引流中的应用

目的:介绍2种囊肿塞的设计和制作特点及其在囊肿袋形术后引流中的应用。方法:根据囊肿的部位和治疗要求不同,将囊肿塞分为常规型和义齿型,分别介绍制作步骤和注意事项。结果:依囊肿造口所在区域统计,43件囊肿塞用于磨牙区32件,前磨牙区7件,前牙区4件。常规型35件,义齿型8件。所有病例中,囊肿造口保持通畅,未发现与该装置应用有关的并发症。义齿型囊肿塞具有美学和功能效果。结论:卡环固位的囊肿塞适用于颌骨囊肿的引流,义齿型囊肿塞还可以暂时修复失牙。