ObjectiveTo summarize the clinicopathological features of microencapsulated/reticular schwannoma.MethodsTwo cases of microencapsulated/reticular schwannoma treated in West China Hospital of Sichuan University were retrospectively collected. The histological and immunohistochemical features were summarized, and the related literatures were reviewed.ResultsTwo cases of microcystic/reticular neurilemmoma diagnosed and treated in West China Hospital of Sichuan University were male. The clinical manifestations were “dull pain in the right lower abdomen” and “mass of left index finger”. Microscopically, the characteristic reticular or cribriform structures were found in all cases, and lymphocytic sheath was seen in 1 case. Immunohistochemical staining showed S-100, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and calretinin positive. By February 2020, only 41 cases were reported in the literatures （there were no cases of this group),there was no significant gender difference, the median age was 55 years (11–93 years), and the median size of the lesion was 2.1 cm (0.4–13.0 cm). Most of them were found by accident, without obvious symptoms and signs, and no history of neurofibromatosis type 1 or 2. Microencapsulated/reticular schwannoma in this patients mainly occurs in the viscera, especially in the gastrointestinal tract (mostly in the the colorectal of lower gastrointestinal tract ), most of them were solitary nodular masses without capsule. Microscopically, the boundary was clear, and the characteristic microcapsules and reticular structures were seen. The tumor cells were diffusely expressing S-100 protein, and GFAP and calretinin were expressed in varying degrees. Electron microscopy showed the characteristics of Schwann cells.ConclusionsMicrocystic/reticular schwannoma is a rare subtype of schwannoma, which needs to be differ-entiated from multiple benign and malignant neoplasms. The diagnosis of the tumor is a challenge for the pathologist.
There is increasing evidence that microorganisms play a complex and important role in human health and disease, and that the in vivo microbiome can directly or indirectly affect the host’s immune system, endocrine system, and nervous system. Therefore, a relatively stable equilibrium between the host and the microbiome is crucial in human health. However, in the special pathophysiological state of the perioperative period, preoperative anxiety and sleep deprivation, anesthesia intervention and surgical injury, postoperative medication and complications may all have different effects on the microbial composition of various organs in the body, resulting in pathogenic microorganisms, and the balance between beneficial microorganisms is altered. This may affect patient the outcomes and prognosis in a direct or indirect manner. This paper will provide a systematic review of key studies to understand the impact of perioperative stress on the commensal microbiome, provide a fresh perspective on optimizing perioperative management strategies, and discuss possible potential interventions to restore microbiome-mediated steady state.
Objective To review the latest research progress of heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), to thoroughly understand different functions of HO-1 and its influence on osteogenesis and angiogenesis of stem cells, and to analyze HO-1 application in bone tissue engineering. Methods Domestic and international literature on HO-1 in recent years was extensively reviewed and analyzed. Results The activity of HO-1 and its enzymatic products not only have the properties of anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis, and cytoprotection, but also can promote angiogenesis combined with other growth factors and protect the vessel which already exist. Moreover, HO-1 has an effect on the proliferation, paracrine signaling, osteoblastic differentiation, and anti-apoptosis of stem cells. Conclusion HO-1 can be used as a multi-function growth factor in bone tissue engineering, but more investigation should emphasis on synergistic effect of each function so as to improve bone repair.
ObjectiveTo study the value of CT angiography (CTA) in the surgical treatment of bone tumors with the temporary balloon blocking technique. MethodsA retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 36 bone tumor patients between April 2008 and October 2013. There were 22 males and 14 females, aged from 25 to 83 years (mean, 46 years). The tumor located at the sacrococcygeal region in 17 cases, at the ilium in 12 cases, at the pubis in 5 cases, and at the proximal femur in 2 cases. Before surgery, CTA was performed to measure the external diameter of aortaventralis and arteria iliac communis, and the distance between the low renal artery and the abdominal aortic bifurcation as well as mark the anatomical relationship between the low renal artery, the abdominal aortic bifurcation and bony landmarks of vertebral body. According to these data, suitable balloon was chosen and the balloon positioning was guided in the surgery to completely excise tumor assisted by balloon blocking technique. ResultsThe CTA results showed that the external diameter of aortaventralis and arteria iliaca communis was (1.545±0.248) cm and (1.060±0.205) cm respectively, and the distance between the low renal artery and the abdominal aortic bifurcation was (10.818±1.165) cm. The three-dimensional reconstruction showed that the opening of the low renal artery was mainly located at L1 (16/36, 44.4%) and the abdominal aortic bifurcation mainly located at L4 (22/36, 61.1%). Effective block of abdomial aorta was performed; the blood pressure obviously increased in 3 cases after balloon inflation, and pulse of the left dorsal artery of the foot decreased in 1 case after removal of balloon, which were relieved after expectant treatment. The operation time was 118-311 minutes; the intraoperative blood loss was 200-1 800 mL, 21 patients were given blood transfusion, and the amount of blood transfusion was 400-1200 mL; and the aortic clamping time was 40-136 minutes. All patients were followed up 5-44 months (mean, 21 months). According to Enneking standard, the results were excellent in 9 cases, good in 20 cases, fair in 5 cases, and poor in 2 cases at 3 months after operation. There were 10 cases of dysfunction of urination and defecation, 2 cases of tumor recurrence, and 3 cases of death after surgery. ConclusionCTA and three-dimensional reconstructions technique can accurately measure the external diameter of aortaventralis and arteria iliaca communis and the distance between low renal artery and abdominal aortic bifurcation and offer great help to choose appropriate balloon and locate the balloon during surgery. The balloon blocking technique under the assistance of CTA can obviously reduce intraoperative blood loss and tumor recurrence, supply a clear view in surgery and shorten the operation time.
Objective To explore the clinicopathologic features and treatment of desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT). Methods By summarizing the diagnosis and treatment of a DSRCT patient with liver metastasis, who was admitted to Department of Liver Surgery in West China Hospital in October 2017, and exploring its clinicopathologic features and treatment by reviewing literatures. Results This patient was generally in good condition, after the multi-disciplinary discussion between the imaging physician, the oncologist, and the liver surgeon, it was considered that there were indications of operation, and after communicating with the patient’ families, actively chose surgical treatment. The performance was successful, and this patient was treated with adjuvant chemotherapy postoperatively. The operative time for this patient was 5 hours, and blood loss was 600 mL. There was no complication occurred, such as bleeding, bile leakage, and intestinal fistula, and discharged on 8 days after surgery. This patient was followed up for 10 months, without tumor recurrence and metastasis occurred. The results of literatures showed that, DSRCT was more common in young male population, the mean age was 12–27 years old, the longest median survival time was 39.2 months, and 3-year survival rate was 20.8%–71%. Those patients who received surgery, had longer median survival time. Conclusions DSRCT is a rare aggressive soft tissue sarcoma, which is usually diagnosed with multiple organ metastases. The treatment is mainly multi-mode treatment based on surgical resection combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but the overall prognosis is poor.