OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of late-stage pancreatic cancer. METHODS Sixteen patients with advanced pancreatic cancer received HIFU therapy.Evaluation...OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of late-stage pancreatic cancer. METHODS Sixteen patients with advanced pancreatic cancer received HIFU therapy.Evaluation of efficacy was made on the basis of changes in clinical symptoms and variations in the tumor echo and size. RESULTS Clinical symptoms such as pain were significantly alleviated,echo of the tumor was enhanced with B-US and the quality of life such as eating,sleeping and mental status was markedly improved;no serious complications were observed. CONCLUSION The use of HIFU in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer is feasible and safe.It is effective in killing the carcinoma cells and alleviating pain.This technique may offer non-invasive therapy for the treatment of patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer.展开更多
Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly malignant tumor which is usually confused with other kidney tumors. We experienced such a patient and present report this. Case Report A 9-year old girl was...Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly malignant tumor which is usually confused with other kidney tumors. We experienced such a patient and present report this. Case Report A 9-year old girl was admitted to a local hospital because of fever and a pain in her right abdomen. The computerized tomography showed:展开更多
基金a grant from Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province,China (No.A2007481)
文摘OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of late-stage pancreatic cancer. METHODS Sixteen patients with advanced pancreatic cancer received HIFU therapy.Evaluation of efficacy was made on the basis of changes in clinical symptoms and variations in the tumor echo and size. RESULTS Clinical symptoms such as pain were significantly alleviated,echo of the tumor was enhanced with B-US and the quality of life such as eating,sleeping and mental status was markedly improved;no serious complications were observed. CONCLUSION The use of HIFU in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer is feasible and safe.It is effective in killing the carcinoma cells and alleviating pain.This technique may offer non-invasive therapy for the treatment of patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer.
文摘Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly malignant tumor which is usually confused with other kidney tumors. We experienced such a patient and present report this. Case Report A 9-year old girl was admitted to a local hospital because of fever and a pain in her right abdomen. The computerized tomography showed: