肿瘤坏死因子、更生霉素和干扰素-γ联合应用对人卵巢癌裸鼠模型的协同作用

目的：研究联合应用肿瘤坏死因子（TNF）、干扰素－γ（IFN－γ）和更生霉素（KSM）对人卵巢癌裸鼠模型的协同作用。方法：将荷瘤裸鼠随机分成4组，分别用生理盐水、KSM、TNF＋IFN－γ、KSM＋TNF＋IFN－γ处理，观察肿瘤生长情况。结果：各组肿瘤相对体积比较，KSM组和KSM＋TNF＋IFN－γ组与对照组比较，差异有显著性（P＜0．05和P＜0．01）；TNF＋IFN－γ组与对照组比较，差异无显著性（P＞0．05），而KSM＋TNF＋IFN－γ组与KSM组比较，差异有显著性（P＜0．05）。结论：KSM与TNF、IFN－γ联合应用有协同抗卵巢癌细胞系3AO的作用，为临床应用提供了理论依据。     

Cancer associated serum antigen (CASA) levels in patients with breast carcinoma and in 3 control groups without breast cancer

We have examined the predictive value of measurements of CASA (Cancer Associated Serum Antigen) levels in patients with breast carcinoma. The measurement uses monoclonal antibodies that bind to an epitope on the polymorphic epithelial mucin. CASA levels were of less value compared with the levels of other tumor markers (CA 15-3, CA 549 and CEA) in the management of patients with early breast cancer. Received: 21 October 1997 / Accepted: 20 January 1998     

Intraosseous lipoma of the frontal bone. A case report

Intraosseous lipomas are among the most uncommon bone tumors. They arise most often in the appendicular skeleton. There are very few reported cases of intraosseous lipomas within the skull bones. We report a case of intraosseous lipoma of the frontal bone with conventional radiography and CT findings.     

Parathyroid hormone-related protein is expressed by transformed and fetal human astrocytes and inhibits cell proliferation

Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) and the PTH/PTHrP receptor are expressed in most normal tissues, including brain, where PTHrP is though to act locally in an autocrine or paracrine fashion. Previous in situ localization studies in adult rodents have documented CNS PTHrP expression in neurons but not in glial cells. However, a recent report describing immunoreactive PTHrP in human astrocytomas suggests that PTHrP expression may be a marker of dedifferentiation and/or malignant transformation in glial cells. To begin to test this hypothesis, constitutive and regulated PTHrP expression were examined in cultured fetal and transformed (U-373 MG) human astrocytes. PTHrP was expressed in untreated fetal astrocytes and U-373 MG cells, as determined by Northern analysis, immunocytochemical staining, and detection of PTHrP(1-84) protein in conditioned media. Epidermal growth factor and tumor necrosis factor, important growth factors in astrocyte development and malignant transformation, stimulated PTHrP expression in both cell types. Treatment of U-373 MG cells or fetal astrocytes with PTHrP(1-34) consistently inhibited cellular proliferation, as measured by [(3)H]-thymidine incorporation. These findings suggest that PTHrP, a peptide whose expression is induced by mitogens in both immature and transformed human astrocytes, may feedback inhibit cellular proliferation, an effect that may be of importance during malignant transformation as well as CNS development. Furthermore, when combined with previous evidence of PTHrP expression by PTH/PTHrP receptor-positive neurons, our demonstration of regulated PTHrP expression by receptor-positive astrocytes identifies PTHrP as a potential peptide mediator of cross-talk between glial cells and neurons.     

异环磷酰胺治疗晚期恶性肿瘤病人42例的护理体会

目的　总结采用联合异环磷酰胺化疗的晚期恶性肿瘤人护理对策。方法　对 4 2例晚期恶性肿瘤病人采用联合异环磷酰胺方案化疗 ,全程观察治疗过程所出现的护理问题 ,记录并总结其要点。结果　4 2例病人顺利度过化疗期 ,心理表现也正常。结论　护士熟悉药物的特性和毒性反应 ,及早预防、及时处理和加强毒性反应护理 ,才能保证化疗的顺利进行。     

CA125单独及联合多种抗原标志物对卵巢癌的诊断价值

目的 :探讨多种肿瘤标志物对卵巢癌的诊断价值。方法 :应用化学发光法测定卵巢肿瘤、子宫内膜异位症和盆腔炎性包块的CA1 2 5、CA1 99、CA1 5 3、AFP、CEA阳性率。结果 :卵巢癌患者中 ,80 .6 0 %CA1 2 5阳性 ,92 .5 3%联合检测阳性 ,阳性率明显高于良性肿瘤、子宫内膜异位症、盆腔炎性包块患者 (P <0 .0 1 ) ;CA1 2 5与卵巢癌的临床分期及病理类型无关 ,但Ⅰ期卵巢癌患者的血清CA1 2 5值明显低于Ⅱ～Ⅳ期患者 (P <0 .0 1 )。结论 :CA1 2 5对卵巢癌的诊断有一定的价值 ,联合监测能提高卵巢癌的诊断率 ,尤其对早期卵巢癌。     

卵巢无性细胞瘤PLAP、NSE和WT1检测的临床病理意义

目的 :评价胎盘碱性磷酸酶 (PLAP) ,神经元特异性烯醇化酶 (NSE)、催乳素(PRL)和肾母细胞瘤 (WT1)基因蛋白在卵巢无性细胞瘤中的表达及其临床病理意义。方法 :复查 1983年 1月至 2 0 0 2年 10月曾经在重庆医科大学临床学院治疗的卵巢无性细胞瘤 31例的临床及病理资料。对 31例的肿瘤组织进行PLAP、NSE、PRL和WT1免疫组织化学染色。结果 :患者年龄 12～ 4 2岁 ,平均 2 5岁。临床Ⅰ期 18例 (5 8.1% ) ,Ⅱ期 5例 (16 .1% ) ,Ⅲ期 6例 (19.4 % ) ,Ⅳ期 2例 (6 .4 % )。PLAP、NSE、PRL和WT1在无性细胞瘤组织中的阳性表达率分别为 10 0 %、70 .9%、3.2 %和 12 .9%。NSE表达与临床分期以及 5年生存率之间显著相关 (P <0 .0 5 )。WT1的阳性表达与组织学亚型明显相关 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论 :NSE阳性表达与晚期肿瘤密切相关。PLAP和NSE可看作是无性细胞瘤重要的组织标志物 ,肿瘤组织是血清PLAP和NSE的主要来源。WT1的表达与无性细胞瘤分化较差有关     

肿瘤坏死因子α及孕酮对异位子宫内膜间质细胞分泌基质金属蛋白酶-3的调节

目的 :探讨细胞因子、性激素与基质金属蛋白酶 (MMPs)在子宫内膜异位症(EMs)发病机制中的作用及相关性。方法 :以EMs患者 15例作研究组 ,分别取其在位与异位内膜 ,以非EMs患者 10例的正常内膜为对照组。原代培养子宫内膜间质细胞 ,在研究组和对照组内分别设置空白对照组、孕酮组与肿瘤坏死因子 α(TNF α)组。孕酮组分别加入孕酮 10 - 7mol/L、10 - 5mol/L ,各孵育 2 4h ;TNF α组中加入TNF α 10 0ng/L ,分别孵育2 4h、4 8h。ELISA法检测MMP 3含量。结果 :空白对照组MMP 3含量 ,异位组显著高于在位内膜组与对照组 (P <0 .0 1)。加入孕酮后各组MMP 3含量均呈下降趋势 ,异位组下降程度更为显著 (P <0 .0 1) ,高浓度孕酮具有更强的抑制作用 (P <0 .0 5 )。TNF α干扰后 ,各组MMP 3含量均升高 (P <0 .0 1) ,以异位组显著 (P <0 .0 1) ,不同作用时间对MMP 3含量的影响各组间无显著差异 (P >0 .0 5 )。结论 :EMs患者子宫内膜间质细胞分泌MMP 3较正常人高 ,异位病灶分泌能力更强。TNF α和孕酮对MMP 3的分泌分别有升调与降调的作用 ,二者可能通过此途径参与了EMs的发生发展过程。     

The undesirable wink

Background:Marin-Amat syndrome is a rare acquired oculofacial synkinesis first reported in 1918. It manifests as involuntary eyelid closure on jaw opening or on lateral movement of the jaw following a peripheral facial nerve palsy. The increased orbicularis tone due to aberrant connections between the cranial nerve (CN) V and CN VII results in an undesirable wink with major psychosocial impact.Purpose:Most cases in literature were either observed or administered botulinum toxin injection to the orbicularis muscle. There are few sporadic reports of surgical interventions with successful outcomes.Hence there was a need to generate awareness regarding various modes of management of this rare entity.Synopsis:We present a video on the clinical presentation and management of six such patients, of whom one was bilateral. Five patients were females. Traumatic facial nerve paralysis and Bell’s palsy was previously diagnosed in one and five patients respectively. The mean age was 52 ± 9.48 years. The mean MRD (margin reflex distance) 1 and MRD 2 was 3.17 ± 0.60 and 5.33± 0.65 mm respectively. On smiling or on movement of the jaw the MRD 1 and 2 was reduced by 2. 50±0.40 and 1.50+/-0.40 mm respectively. Of the six patients four patients opted for nil intervention.Highlights:Botulinum toxin injection and preseptal orbicularis resection in the upper and lower eyelid along with blepharoplasty was performed in 1 patient each. Satisfactory reduction in the synkinetic movement was achieved in both. Marin-Amat syndrome is a rare often underdiagnosed synkinetic disorder following peripheral facial nerve palsy. Botulinum toxin injection and preseptal orbicularis resection are viable management options.Video link: https://youtu.be/YQbRecp449w     

Acute appendicitis after colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection: a case report

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) was originally described in 1973 and is currently a popular practice used in treating polyps, small adenomas, and early cancers. Although the safety of EMR has been proven in numerous studies, complications occur occasionally. We report a case in which the patient complained of severe upper abdominal pain and who was diagnosed with acute appendicitis after colorectal EMR. The patient recovered well after surgery. Cautious observation is necessary when resuming oral intake in patients who undergo colorectal EMR and who complain of postoperative abdominal pain. Observation is especially important for patients with a fecalith that may have originally existed in the appendix or in the colon near the appendix.