DNA Fragmentation in Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations

Recent studies have shown that apoptosis plays an important role in vascular remodeling. We examined central nervous system vascular malformations for the presence of DNA fragmentation which is the evidence of apoptosis. We hypothesize that vascular remodeling through apoptosis may be responsible for recurrence or hemorrhage in these lesions. We examined the specimens of central nervous system vascular malformations by in situ end labeling (ISEL) of fragmented DNA. Moreover, we examined the expression of Caspase-3 which is apoptosis-related proteins in these lesions by immunohistochemistry. DNA fragmentation was observed in all 15 arteriovenous malformation (AVM) specimens. ISEL-positive cells were mainly distributed in the endothelium, media and perivascular tissue. In cavernous hemangioma (CH), DNA fragmentation was also observed in all 5 specimens. ISEL-positive cells were distributed in the endothelium, subendothelium and intercavernous matrix. Thirteen out of 15 AVM lesions stained positive for Caspase-3. Caspase-3 immunoreactivity was mainly distributed in the endothelium, media and perivascular tissue. This distribution was similar to that of ISEL positive cells. As for CHs, all 5 lesions stained positive for Caspase-3. Caspase-3 immunoreactivity was distributed in the endothelium, subendothelium and intercavernous matrix. Our findings indicate that apoptotic cell death and vascular remodeling play a role in the development and maintenance of vascular malformations.     

孤立型脉络膜血管瘤的超声诊断

目的 探讨孤立型脉络膜血管瘤的超声诊断价值。方法 使用标准化A超联合B超诊断6例脉络膜血管瘤。结果 脉络膜血管瘤B超显示实性占位病变，回声与正常脉络膜组织回声一致；A超表现为病变内高反射波。结论 超声检查是诊断脉络膜血管瘤有价值的辅助手段。     

眼眶海绵状血管瘤病理学机制研究

眼眶海绵状血管瘤 (orbitalcavernoushemangioma ,OCH)是一种常见的眶内良性肿瘤 ,由于眼眶海绵状血管瘤的大体形态与身体其他部位海绵状血管瘤不尽相同 ,长期以来对其发病机制说法不一。本文从包膜假说、细胞外基质假说、血管形成因子假说、雌激素调控假说、瘤腔缺氧假说等 5个方面分析其可能的发病机制。     

皮质类固醇局部注射治疗儿童眼睑血管瘤

目的评价皮质类固醇局部注射治疗儿童眼睑血管瘤的效果。方法将69例儿童眼睑血管瘤随机分为2组:第1组35例,局部注射康宁克通A 20～40mg;第2组34例,局部注射康宁克通A 20～40mg和地塞米松2.5mg。结果第2组的痊愈率和显效率(85.3%)明显高于第一组(71.4%);年龄小于1岁的痊愈率和显效率(87.2%)明显高于1岁以上的患儿(70%);毛细血管瘤的痊愈率和显效率(87.2%)明显高于海绵状血管瘤(59.1%);治疗后患眼总的散光度数明显小于治疗前。结论局部注射康宁克通A和地塞米松是治疗儿童眼睑血管瘤的一种有效、安全、经济的方法。     

细胞间黏附分子1和血管细胞黏附分子1在血管瘤组织中表达的意义

目的：探讨细胞间黏附分子1（ICAM-1）和血管细胞黏附分子1（VCAM-1）在小儿血管瘤增殖退化病理生理演变过程中的表达及作用机制.方法：应用SABC免疫组化法检测28例增殖期血管瘤及22例退化期血管瘤的ICAM-1、VCAM-1在血管内皮细胞上的表达情况,同时以血管畸形及正常皮肤为对照.结果：ICAM-1在增殖期血管瘤强阳性表达,退化期阳性表达,两时期差异十分显著（P＜0.01）;VCAM-1在增殖期和退化期血管瘤均为阳性表达,两时期无明显差异;ICAM-1和VCAM-1在血管畸形和正常皮肤几乎均为阴性表达,与不同时期血管瘤相比差异均十分显著（P＜0.01）.结论：ICAM-1可能在血管形成早期发挥作用,介导内皮细胞间黏附,参与血管瘤发病和消退的病理过程.     

康柏西普联合玻璃体切割术治疗视网膜血管瘤引起的 视网膜脱离的疗效观察

目的 回顾性分析视网膜毛细血管瘤(RCH)引起的视网膜脱离患者行单纯玻璃体切割手术或玻璃体腔注射康柏西普联合玻璃体切割手术的治疗效果。 方法 采用23 G玻璃体切割术和激光凝固和(或)冷冻疗法治疗15例(15眼)由RCH引起的视网膜脱离患者,其中6例(6眼)玻璃体腔内注射康柏西普7 d后行玻璃体切割术(注射组),9例(9眼)单纯行玻璃体切割术(未注射组)。记录手术时间、最佳矫正视力(BCVA)、眼底情况、荧光素血管造影(FFA)结果以及全身情况,并进行比较分析。 结果 未注射组中,7眼视网膜平复、肿瘤消退,1眼出现新的RCH,1眼复发视网膜脱离。注射组中,5眼术后视网膜平复、肿瘤消退,1眼复发视网膜脱离。 结论 23 G玻璃体切割联合玻璃体腔注射康柏西普,对RCH引起的严重的出血性视网膜脱离有较好的疗效,可明显减少手术时间及术中出血,减少手术次数。根据FFA的结果行激光光凝和(或)冷冻治疗是治疗成功的重要因素。     

Characterization of long‐term outcomes for pediatric patients with epithelioid hemangioma

Epithelioid hemangioma (EH) is a rare benign vascular tumor that occurs in soft tissues and bone and presents between the third and sixth decades of life. Little is known about the clinical course and outcomes of pediatric EH. We report 11 patients diagnosed with EH at a median age of 14.4 years. One patient treated with interferon and one with sirolimus exhibited partial response for >2 years. Although a benign neoplasm, EH is difficult to manage without standard protocols and portends considerable morbidity. Our findings suggest medical management, particularly sirolimus, may benefit these patients; however, long‐term follow‐up is needed.     

A case report of primary cardiac capillary hemangioma

Background: Hemangioma of the heart, presenting as a primary cardiac tumor is extremely rare. Methods: We present a 20-year-old male with a cardiac tumor which was incidentally discovered during routine clinical examination. Results: Echocardiography showed a large intramyocardial mass attached to the left ventricle, close to the apex. A tumor was shown near the apex of the left ventricle by Cardiac CT. We performed a total resection surgery of the tumor one week after admission and the patient recovered well and discharged from hospital 7 d after surgery. Conclusion: The pathological diagnosis was primary cardiac capillary hemangioma. No tumor recurrence was shown by echocardiography after 20 months follow-up visits.     

Non-lymphoid lesions that may mimic cutaneous hematopoietic neoplasms histologically

This review considers neoplastic lesions that originate in the skin, and which have the potential to imitate hematopoietic proliferations at a histological level. They include lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, benign lymphadenoma, pseudolymphomatous angiosarcoma, lymphadenoid dermatofibroma, lymphomatoid atypical fibroxanthoma, histiocytoid (epithelioid) hemangioma, and inflamed melanocytic lesions. The clinical and pathological features of those tumors are considered.