BACKGROUND We report a case of lorazepam-induced agitated delirium treated with haloperidol,which in turn triggered the onset of neuroleptic malignant syndrome(NMS).The latter condition,a medical emergency,was effecti...BACKGROUND We report a case of lorazepam-induced agitated delirium treated with haloperidol,which in turn triggered the onset of neuroleptic malignant syndrome(NMS).The latter condition,a medical emergency,was effectively treated with medical treatment and dexmedetomidine,a versatile and highly selective shortacting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with sedative-hypnotic and anxiolytic effects.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder presented to the emergency department with severe abdominal discomfort after binge eating.During his hospital stay,he received intravenous lorazepam for insomnia.On the next day,he became delirious and was thus treated with seven doses(5 mg each)of haloperidol over a 48 h period.Signs of NMS(hyperthermia,rigidity,myoclonus of upper limbs,impaired consciousness,tachypnea,and dark urine)became apparent and haloperidol was immediately suspended and brisk diuresis was initiated.On intensive care unit admission,he was confused,disoriented,and markedly agitated.Dexmedetomidine infusion was started with the goal of achieving a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale score of-1 or 0.NMS was resolved gradually and the patient stabilized,permitting discontinuation of dexmedetomidine after 3 d.CONCLUSION Dexmedetomidine may be clinically helpful for the management of NMS,most likely because of its sympatholytic activity.展开更多
Background: Individuals with 22q11.2DS, a genetic subtype of Schizophrenia, respond as well to clozapine as those with other forms of Schizophrenia. It has been reported that serious and rare adverse events like seizu...Background: Individuals with 22q11.2DS, a genetic subtype of Schizophrenia, respond as well to clozapine as those with other forms of Schizophrenia. It has been reported that serious and rare adverse events like seizures, and myocarditis have been associated with clozapine treatment in this population. To the best of our knowledge, the incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) as an adverse effect of antipsychotic use in patients with this disorder has not yet been reported. Aim: In this article, we discuss a case of clozapine-induced NMS and subsequent re-challenge in a patient with 22q11.2DS-associated schizophrenia. The aim of this study is to accumulate scientific data about rare presentations, and serve as a major educational tool, and highlight the unique challenges faced when using clozapine in a patient with DiGeorge Syndrome. Methods: This is a descriptive case report of a patient encountered in the inpatient unit which includes retrospective review of the patient’s electronic medical record and a literature review of antipsychotic medications-induced NMS. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a successful re-challenge with clozapine after the patient developed NMS and seizures during the initial treatment and also highlights how, in addition to drug level monitoring, considering pharmacogenetic testing early in treatment might help minimize adverse drug reactions in individuals with known genetic disorders such as 22q11.2DS.展开更多
Introduction: A rare and atypical form of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) can be a deceptive and life threatening condition if not diagnosed properly in acute and critical care settings. Methods: The management o...Introduction: A rare and atypical form of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) can be a deceptive and life threatening condition if not diagnosed properly in acute and critical care settings. Methods: The management of a patient presenting with atypical NMS without prominent rigidity, but with extensive rhabdomyolysis after the administration of haloperidol and ziprasidone is described in this report. Results: Prompt recognition of atypical features of NMS was managed by intensive care unit admission, supportive care and pharmacotherapy, leading to a complete resolution of the syndrome and a favorable outcome verified by laboratory findings. Conclusion: Early stages and atypical features of NMS may be variable in presentation and clinical course. The absence of muscle rigidity may not rule out NMS. A strong clinical suspicion based on clinical history is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. Termination of dantrolene therapy may not be necessary during rhabdomyolysis and elevated aminotransferase levels.展开更多
Objective To report one case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with raising blood sugar. Methods The patient was studied clinically with biochemistry, white blood cells, psychiatric symptoms, and creatine phosph...Objective To report one case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with raising blood sugar. Methods The patient was studied clinically with biochemistry, white blood cells, psychiatric symptoms, and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) observations. Results The male patient with a history of taking antipsychotics more 30 years and his age of onset was about 20 years. He had severe muscular rigidity, altered consciousness and autonomic disturbance associated with elevation of serum CPK levels (max 3755 U/L) and leucocytosis(max 13.3×10 9 /L), especially granular leukocytosis( max 90%) and lymphocytopenia (min 8%). In addition, high blood sugar emerged along with the variation of white blood cells (max 9.0 mmol/L). Conclusion The manifestations of the patient was in conformity with those of the NMS. The patient had catatonic signs such as mutism, drinking difficulty, etc. and excess of saliva. Developmental observation with CPK and white blood cells is able to reveal the severity level of NMS. Raising blood sugar should be also monitoring item.展开更多
BACKGROUND Malignant schwannoma is a rare tumor in the peripheral nervous system,accounting for approximately 5%to 10%of systemic soft tissue sarcomas.Especially,malignant schwannoma occurring in the broad ligament of...BACKGROUND Malignant schwannoma is a rare tumor in the peripheral nervous system,accounting for approximately 5%to 10%of systemic soft tissue sarcomas.Especially,malignant schwannoma occurring in the broad ligament of the uterus with hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis is extremely rare in clinical practice.Here,we report the first case of an patient diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor(MPNST)of the broad ligament of the uterus with hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis,and share our reference clinical diagnosis and treatment experience.CASE SUMMARY A patient was diagnosed with MPNST of the uterus harboring hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis.She received combination,and repeated imaging revealed further encountered rare complications(hemophilia syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis)after two cycles of chemotherapy.Thereafter,combined treatment with pazopanib,gemcitabine,and dacarbazine was initiated.Unfortunately,the patient succumbed to death at hospital after two weeks.CONCLUSION This report firstly provided reference clinical practice for a patient with MPNST of the uterus harboring hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis.Our case raises a reminder about the tolerance and safety of combination therapy,especially in young women.展开更多
BACKGROUND Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver (SFTL) is a rare occurrence with a low number of cases reported in literature. SFTL is usually benign but, 10%-20% cases are reported to be malignant with a tendency to m...BACKGROUND Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver (SFTL) is a rare occurrence with a low number of cases reported in literature. SFTL is usually benign but, 10%-20% cases are reported to be malignant with a tendency to metastasize. The majority of malignant SFTL cases are associated with a paraneoplastic hypoglycaemia defined as Doege-Potter syndrome. Surgery is the best therapeutic treatment, however, long- life follow-up is recommended. CASE SUMMARY A 74-year-old man, was admitted to the emergency department after a syncopal episode with detection of hypoglycaemia resistant to medical treatment. The computed tomography revealed a solid mass measuring 15 cm of the left liver. An open left hepatectomy was performed with complete resection of tumor. Histopathological analyses confirmed a malignant SFTL. CONCLUSION Large series with long-term follow-up have not been published neither have clinical trials been undertaken. Consequently, the methodical long-term followup of surgically treated SFTLs is strongly recommended.展开更多
BACKGROUND Peutz-Jeghers syndrome(PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease easily causing secondary malignant changes without effective treatments.AIM To assess the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and trea...BACKGROUND Peutz-Jeghers syndrome(PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease easily causing secondary malignant changes without effective treatments.AIM To assess the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant changes secondary to PJS.METHODS The clinical data of five patients with malignant changes secondary to PJS diagnosed and treated at Beijing Friendship Hospital from June 2014 to January 2017 were retrospectively analyzed;the follow-up ended in May 2018.RESULTS There were three male and two female patients with an average age of 43.6 years.Intestinal obstruction, intussusception, and abdominal pain were the first symptoms. Computed tomography and gastrointestinal imaging combined with endoscopy helped evaluate the depth of tumor infiltration and determine the need for radical resection. Three patients underwent surgery. Postoperative pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma, genetic test indicated STK11 mutation,and the patients received chemotherapy, including one who succumbed to tumor progression 6 months post-surgery. Other two patients underwent endoscopic resection, and postoperative pathology confirmed high grade intraepithelial neoplasia. The surviving patients had no recurrence by May 2018.CONCLUSION Endoscopy combined with computed tomography and gastrointestinal imaging is of great significance in the diagnosis and treatment of PJS, and pathological examination and gene detection are the gold standards for detecting malignant changes secondary to PJS. Some malignant polyps can be removed under endoscopy, and surgery is feasible when malignant polyps cannot be remove dunder an endoscope. For patients unable to achieve R0 resection, clinical symptoms should be relieved, and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy could improve long-term prognosis. Meanwhile, close and regular surveillance should be conducted to prevent severe complications.展开更多
Stent placement is the preferred means of managing malignant obstruction of the superior vena cava(SVC). Persistent left and absent right SVC is a very rare venous anomaly. We here report the case of a 58-year-old man...Stent placement is the preferred means of managing malignant obstruction of the superior vena cava(SVC). Persistent left and absent right SVC is a very rare venous anomaly. We here report the case of a 58-year-old man who underwent percutaneous stenting for malignant persistent left and absent right SVC obstruction caused by advancement of adenocarcinoma of the upper lobe of the left lung. The patient became symptom-free one day after endovascular stenting through the right femoral vein. However, he experienced repeated supraventricular tachycardia during the procedure. To our knowledge, this is the first report of stenting for malignant SVC obstruction with this congenital anomaly.展开更多
Long QT syndrome (LQT) is a disease of cardiac repolarization caused by alterations in the transmembrane potassium and sodium currents. This results in prolongation of the QT interval on electrocardiography (EKG) and ...Long QT syndrome (LQT) is a disease of cardiac repolarization caused by alterations in the transmembrane potassium and sodium currents. This results in prolongation of the QT interval on electrocardiography (EKG) and can result in torsade de pointes and sudden cardiac death. We present a case of a patient who has Anderson Tawil syndrome;a congenital long QT syndrome, with a history of cardiac arrhythmias who developed acute paranoid schizophrenia that was refractory to treatment with non-QT-prolonging drugs and required institution of neuroleptics to control her psychiatric symptoms.展开更多
Objective:Guided by the theory of syndrome differentiation of yin and yang in traditional Chinese medicine surgery,through visual observation of internal medicine thoracoscope,comprehensive observation of pleural cavi...Objective:Guided by the theory of syndrome differentiation of yin and yang in traditional Chinese medicine surgery,through visual observation of internal medicine thoracoscope,comprehensive observation of pleural cavity and immunohistochemistry of biopsy tissue,to classify malignant pleural effusion according to syndrome differentiation,and to explore the scientific nature of its theory.Methods:From March 1,2014 to February 28,2015,40 cases of malignant pleural effusion were treated in Beijing Chaoyang Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University.According to the proposed TCM diagnostic criteria for yin and yang syndrome differentiation,and collect age,gender,course of disease,clinical symptoms,tumor primary focus,histomorphological manifestations and immunohistochemical results and other related information,and carry out statistical data processing.Results:The positive syndrome was mainly metastatic lung adenocarcinoma,which accounted for the majority of all MPE cases,up to 75%.The immunohistochemical results of biopsy tissues were mainly CEA and TTF-1 positive;While pleural effusion caused by pleural mesothelioma was the main type of yin syndrome,and the results of immunohistochemistry combined with biopsy were mainly positive for D2-40,Calretinin,WT-1 and CK5/6.Conclusion:TCM syndrome differentiation of MPE based on internal thoracoscopy combined with biopsy immunohistochemical results has sufficient theoretical basis and certain scientific nature,and further clinical research is needed to verify its effectiveness and practicability in the future.展开更多
目的分析妇科恶性肿瘤患者术后下肢深静脉血栓(DVT)的中医证型分布及风险预测。方法收集2019年1月至2022年9月于广州中医药大学第一附属医院行妇科恶性肿瘤手术的279例患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析,根据术后是否发生DVT分为血栓组(40例...目的分析妇科恶性肿瘤患者术后下肢深静脉血栓(DVT)的中医证型分布及风险预测。方法收集2019年1月至2022年9月于广州中医药大学第一附属医院行妇科恶性肿瘤手术的279例患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析,根据术后是否发生DVT分为血栓组(40例)和非血栓组(239例),分析两组中医证型分布情况及DVT相关危险因素。结果妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT的发生率为14.34%,血栓组气滞血瘀证占比最大(40.0%)。多因素分析提示,年龄、既往无手术史、术后3 d D-二聚体(DD)水平是妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。三指标联合的受试者工作特征曲线下面积为0.776(95%CI:0.697~0.855),经Hosmer-Lemeshow检验该模型准确性良好。结论妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT以气滞血瘀证最为常见,高龄、既往无手术史、术后3 d DD高水平是该病的独立危险因素,三指标联合有较好的预测效率。临床应重视术后及时检测相关指标,以预防妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT。展开更多
目的:对恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的现状、测量工具及影响因素进行范围综述。方法:以Arksey和O′Malley的范围综述方法学为框架,检索PubMed、EMbase、CINAHL、the Cochrane library、PsycINFO、Scopus、Web of Science、中国生物医学文献...目的:对恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的现状、测量工具及影响因素进行范围综述。方法:以Arksey和O′Malley的范围综述方法学为框架,检索PubMed、EMbase、CINAHL、the Cochrane library、PsycINFO、Scopus、Web of Science、中国生物医学文献数据库、中国知网、维普数据库和万方数据库中有关恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的研究,检索时限为建库至2022年5月4日,根据纳入和排除标准进行文献筛选,全面收集有关恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的文献,并对文献中作者、发表年份、国家、研究对象、测量工具、样本量、影响因素进行提取和整理。结果:共纳入58篇文献,纳入研究显示恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征发生率在不同研究中存在差异;常用的测量工具为失志量表(DS)和失志量表Ⅱ(DS-Ⅱ),失志综合征严重程度的划分标准差异较大;主要影响因素包括人口学因素、疾病相关因素、其他心理反应、心理一致感、应对方式、社会支持、人格特质。结论:由于失志综合征的测量工具、条目数、划分标准的不同,恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的发生率和发生程度有所差异,医护人员应重视恶性肿瘤病人的失志综合征测评,明确测量工具的划分标准,科学使用测量工具,有效识别失志综合征并根据其影响因素制定针对性的干预措施。展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreatic solitary fibrous tumor(SFT) is a rare neoplasm of intermediate biological potential. So far, only 22 cases have been reported since 1999. All the cases, except one, exhibited benign features. Her...BACKGROUND Pancreatic solitary fibrous tumor(SFT) is a rare neoplasm of intermediate biological potential. So far, only 22 cases have been reported since 1999. All the cases, except one, exhibited benign features. Here, we report the first case of malignant pancreatic SFT with typical Doege-Potter syndrome, along with the clinical and pathologic evidence of its systemic metastasis.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 48-year-old man with a 1-year history of pancreatic and liver masses and refractory hypoglycemia. Increased uptake of the tracer fluorodeoxyglucose(FDG) was found in the liver and bones by fluorine-18 FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography. After multidisciplinary discussion, a distal pancreatectomy procedure was performed, and histological examination showed a lesion composed of abundant heterogeneous spindle cells with localized necrosis. On immunohistochemistry evaluation, STAT6 was found to be diffusely expressed in the tumor. Based on the overall evidence, the patient was diagnosed with malignant pancreatic SFT with liver and bone metastases.CONCLUSION The diagnosis of malignant SFT requires comprehensive evidence including clinical, immunohistochemistry, and histological features. This case may be presented as a reference for diagnoses and management of malignant pancreatic SFTs with systemic metastasis.展开更多
基金Supported by National Taiwan University Hospital Fund,No.MS 213.
文摘BACKGROUND We report a case of lorazepam-induced agitated delirium treated with haloperidol,which in turn triggered the onset of neuroleptic malignant syndrome(NMS).The latter condition,a medical emergency,was effectively treated with medical treatment and dexmedetomidine,a versatile and highly selective shortacting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with sedative-hypnotic and anxiolytic effects.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder presented to the emergency department with severe abdominal discomfort after binge eating.During his hospital stay,he received intravenous lorazepam for insomnia.On the next day,he became delirious and was thus treated with seven doses(5 mg each)of haloperidol over a 48 h period.Signs of NMS(hyperthermia,rigidity,myoclonus of upper limbs,impaired consciousness,tachypnea,and dark urine)became apparent and haloperidol was immediately suspended and brisk diuresis was initiated.On intensive care unit admission,he was confused,disoriented,and markedly agitated.Dexmedetomidine infusion was started with the goal of achieving a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale score of-1 or 0.NMS was resolved gradually and the patient stabilized,permitting discontinuation of dexmedetomidine after 3 d.CONCLUSION Dexmedetomidine may be clinically helpful for the management of NMS,most likely because of its sympatholytic activity.
文摘Background: Individuals with 22q11.2DS, a genetic subtype of Schizophrenia, respond as well to clozapine as those with other forms of Schizophrenia. It has been reported that serious and rare adverse events like seizures, and myocarditis have been associated with clozapine treatment in this population. To the best of our knowledge, the incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) as an adverse effect of antipsychotic use in patients with this disorder has not yet been reported. Aim: In this article, we discuss a case of clozapine-induced NMS and subsequent re-challenge in a patient with 22q11.2DS-associated schizophrenia. The aim of this study is to accumulate scientific data about rare presentations, and serve as a major educational tool, and highlight the unique challenges faced when using clozapine in a patient with DiGeorge Syndrome. Methods: This is a descriptive case report of a patient encountered in the inpatient unit which includes retrospective review of the patient’s electronic medical record and a literature review of antipsychotic medications-induced NMS. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a successful re-challenge with clozapine after the patient developed NMS and seizures during the initial treatment and also highlights how, in addition to drug level monitoring, considering pharmacogenetic testing early in treatment might help minimize adverse drug reactions in individuals with known genetic disorders such as 22q11.2DS.
文摘Introduction: A rare and atypical form of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) can be a deceptive and life threatening condition if not diagnosed properly in acute and critical care settings. Methods: The management of a patient presenting with atypical NMS without prominent rigidity, but with extensive rhabdomyolysis after the administration of haloperidol and ziprasidone is described in this report. Results: Prompt recognition of atypical features of NMS was managed by intensive care unit admission, supportive care and pharmacotherapy, leading to a complete resolution of the syndrome and a favorable outcome verified by laboratory findings. Conclusion: Early stages and atypical features of NMS may be variable in presentation and clinical course. The absence of muscle rigidity may not rule out NMS. A strong clinical suspicion based on clinical history is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. Termination of dantrolene therapy may not be necessary during rhabdomyolysis and elevated aminotransferase levels.
文摘Objective To report one case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with raising blood sugar. Methods The patient was studied clinically with biochemistry, white blood cells, psychiatric symptoms, and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) observations. Results The male patient with a history of taking antipsychotics more 30 years and his age of onset was about 20 years. He had severe muscular rigidity, altered consciousness and autonomic disturbance associated with elevation of serum CPK levels (max 3755 U/L) and leucocytosis(max 13.3×10 9 /L), especially granular leukocytosis( max 90%) and lymphocytopenia (min 8%). In addition, high blood sugar emerged along with the variation of white blood cells (max 9.0 mmol/L). Conclusion The manifestations of the patient was in conformity with those of the NMS. The patient had catatonic signs such as mutism, drinking difficulty, etc. and excess of saliva. Developmental observation with CPK and white blood cells is able to reveal the severity level of NMS. Raising blood sugar should be also monitoring item.
文摘BACKGROUND Malignant schwannoma is a rare tumor in the peripheral nervous system,accounting for approximately 5%to 10%of systemic soft tissue sarcomas.Especially,malignant schwannoma occurring in the broad ligament of the uterus with hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis is extremely rare in clinical practice.Here,we report the first case of an patient diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor(MPNST)of the broad ligament of the uterus with hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis,and share our reference clinical diagnosis and treatment experience.CASE SUMMARY A patient was diagnosed with MPNST of the uterus harboring hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis.She received combination,and repeated imaging revealed further encountered rare complications(hemophilia syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis)after two cycles of chemotherapy.Thereafter,combined treatment with pazopanib,gemcitabine,and dacarbazine was initiated.Unfortunately,the patient succumbed to death at hospital after two weeks.CONCLUSION This report firstly provided reference clinical practice for a patient with MPNST of the uterus harboring hemophilic syndrome and bone marrow fibrosis.Our case raises a reminder about the tolerance and safety of combination therapy,especially in young women.
文摘BACKGROUND Solitary fibrous tumor of the liver (SFTL) is a rare occurrence with a low number of cases reported in literature. SFTL is usually benign but, 10%-20% cases are reported to be malignant with a tendency to metastasize. The majority of malignant SFTL cases are associated with a paraneoplastic hypoglycaemia defined as Doege-Potter syndrome. Surgery is the best therapeutic treatment, however, long- life follow-up is recommended. CASE SUMMARY A 74-year-old man, was admitted to the emergency department after a syncopal episode with detection of hypoglycaemia resistant to medical treatment. The computed tomography revealed a solid mass measuring 15 cm of the left liver. An open left hepatectomy was performed with complete resection of tumor. Histopathological analyses confirmed a malignant SFTL. CONCLUSION Large series with long-term follow-up have not been published neither have clinical trials been undertaken. Consequently, the methodical long-term followup of surgically treated SFTLs is strongly recommended.
基金Supported by the Beijing Health System of High Level Health Technical Personal Training Project,No.2013-3-067Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission,No.D171100006517003
文摘BACKGROUND Peutz-Jeghers syndrome(PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease easily causing secondary malignant changes without effective treatments.AIM To assess the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant changes secondary to PJS.METHODS The clinical data of five patients with malignant changes secondary to PJS diagnosed and treated at Beijing Friendship Hospital from June 2014 to January 2017 were retrospectively analyzed;the follow-up ended in May 2018.RESULTS There were three male and two female patients with an average age of 43.6 years.Intestinal obstruction, intussusception, and abdominal pain were the first symptoms. Computed tomography and gastrointestinal imaging combined with endoscopy helped evaluate the depth of tumor infiltration and determine the need for radical resection. Three patients underwent surgery. Postoperative pathology confirmed adenocarcinoma, genetic test indicated STK11 mutation,and the patients received chemotherapy, including one who succumbed to tumor progression 6 months post-surgery. Other two patients underwent endoscopic resection, and postoperative pathology confirmed high grade intraepithelial neoplasia. The surviving patients had no recurrence by May 2018.CONCLUSION Endoscopy combined with computed tomography and gastrointestinal imaging is of great significance in the diagnosis and treatment of PJS, and pathological examination and gene detection are the gold standards for detecting malignant changes secondary to PJS. Some malignant polyps can be removed under endoscopy, and surgery is feasible when malignant polyps cannot be remove dunder an endoscope. For patients unable to achieve R0 resection, clinical symptoms should be relieved, and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy could improve long-term prognosis. Meanwhile, close and regular surveillance should be conducted to prevent severe complications.
文摘Stent placement is the preferred means of managing malignant obstruction of the superior vena cava(SVC). Persistent left and absent right SVC is a very rare venous anomaly. We here report the case of a 58-year-old man who underwent percutaneous stenting for malignant persistent left and absent right SVC obstruction caused by advancement of adenocarcinoma of the upper lobe of the left lung. The patient became symptom-free one day after endovascular stenting through the right femoral vein. However, he experienced repeated supraventricular tachycardia during the procedure. To our knowledge, this is the first report of stenting for malignant SVC obstruction with this congenital anomaly.
文摘Long QT syndrome (LQT) is a disease of cardiac repolarization caused by alterations in the transmembrane potassium and sodium currents. This results in prolongation of the QT interval on electrocardiography (EKG) and can result in torsade de pointes and sudden cardiac death. We present a case of a patient who has Anderson Tawil syndrome;a congenital long QT syndrome, with a history of cardiac arrhythmias who developed acute paranoid schizophrenia that was refractory to treatment with non-QT-prolonging drugs and required institution of neuroleptics to control her psychiatric symptoms.
文摘Objective:Guided by the theory of syndrome differentiation of yin and yang in traditional Chinese medicine surgery,through visual observation of internal medicine thoracoscope,comprehensive observation of pleural cavity and immunohistochemistry of biopsy tissue,to classify malignant pleural effusion according to syndrome differentiation,and to explore the scientific nature of its theory.Methods:From March 1,2014 to February 28,2015,40 cases of malignant pleural effusion were treated in Beijing Chaoyang Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University.According to the proposed TCM diagnostic criteria for yin and yang syndrome differentiation,and collect age,gender,course of disease,clinical symptoms,tumor primary focus,histomorphological manifestations and immunohistochemical results and other related information,and carry out statistical data processing.Results:The positive syndrome was mainly metastatic lung adenocarcinoma,which accounted for the majority of all MPE cases,up to 75%.The immunohistochemical results of biopsy tissues were mainly CEA and TTF-1 positive;While pleural effusion caused by pleural mesothelioma was the main type of yin syndrome,and the results of immunohistochemistry combined with biopsy were mainly positive for D2-40,Calretinin,WT-1 and CK5/6.Conclusion:TCM syndrome differentiation of MPE based on internal thoracoscopy combined with biopsy immunohistochemical results has sufficient theoretical basis and certain scientific nature,and further clinical research is needed to verify its effectiveness and practicability in the future.
文摘目的分析妇科恶性肿瘤患者术后下肢深静脉血栓(DVT)的中医证型分布及风险预测。方法收集2019年1月至2022年9月于广州中医药大学第一附属医院行妇科恶性肿瘤手术的279例患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析,根据术后是否发生DVT分为血栓组(40例)和非血栓组(239例),分析两组中医证型分布情况及DVT相关危险因素。结果妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT的发生率为14.34%,血栓组气滞血瘀证占比最大(40.0%)。多因素分析提示,年龄、既往无手术史、术后3 d D-二聚体(DD)水平是妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。三指标联合的受试者工作特征曲线下面积为0.776(95%CI:0.697~0.855),经Hosmer-Lemeshow检验该模型准确性良好。结论妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT以气滞血瘀证最为常见,高龄、既往无手术史、术后3 d DD高水平是该病的独立危险因素,三指标联合有较好的预测效率。临床应重视术后及时检测相关指标,以预防妇科恶性肿瘤术后DVT。
文摘目的:对恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的现状、测量工具及影响因素进行范围综述。方法:以Arksey和O′Malley的范围综述方法学为框架,检索PubMed、EMbase、CINAHL、the Cochrane library、PsycINFO、Scopus、Web of Science、中国生物医学文献数据库、中国知网、维普数据库和万方数据库中有关恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的研究,检索时限为建库至2022年5月4日,根据纳入和排除标准进行文献筛选,全面收集有关恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的文献,并对文献中作者、发表年份、国家、研究对象、测量工具、样本量、影响因素进行提取和整理。结果:共纳入58篇文献,纳入研究显示恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征发生率在不同研究中存在差异;常用的测量工具为失志量表(DS)和失志量表Ⅱ(DS-Ⅱ),失志综合征严重程度的划分标准差异较大;主要影响因素包括人口学因素、疾病相关因素、其他心理反应、心理一致感、应对方式、社会支持、人格特质。结论:由于失志综合征的测量工具、条目数、划分标准的不同,恶性肿瘤病人失志综合征的发生率和发生程度有所差异,医护人员应重视恶性肿瘤病人的失志综合征测评,明确测量工具的划分标准,科学使用测量工具,有效识别失志综合征并根据其影响因素制定针对性的干预措施。
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81770614 and No.81570559Training project of health high level talents in Zhejiang Province(2014)
文摘BACKGROUND Pancreatic solitary fibrous tumor(SFT) is a rare neoplasm of intermediate biological potential. So far, only 22 cases have been reported since 1999. All the cases, except one, exhibited benign features. Here, we report the first case of malignant pancreatic SFT with typical Doege-Potter syndrome, along with the clinical and pathologic evidence of its systemic metastasis.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 48-year-old man with a 1-year history of pancreatic and liver masses and refractory hypoglycemia. Increased uptake of the tracer fluorodeoxyglucose(FDG) was found in the liver and bones by fluorine-18 FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography. After multidisciplinary discussion, a distal pancreatectomy procedure was performed, and histological examination showed a lesion composed of abundant heterogeneous spindle cells with localized necrosis. On immunohistochemistry evaluation, STAT6 was found to be diffusely expressed in the tumor. Based on the overall evidence, the patient was diagnosed with malignant pancreatic SFT with liver and bone metastases.CONCLUSION The diagnosis of malignant SFT requires comprehensive evidence including clinical, immunohistochemistry, and histological features. This case may be presented as a reference for diagnoses and management of malignant pancreatic SFTs with systemic metastasis.
