Follow-up study on ThinPrep cytology test-positive patients in tropical regions

BACKGROUND As shown in the statistics from the World Health Organization,it is estimated that approximately 75000 new cases of cervical cancer occur every year in China.In 2008,33000 people died of cervical cancer in China.It is proven that most women are at risk of cervical cancer.The progression from human papillomavirus(HPV)infection to cervical cancer can be several years or decades,which offers a unique opportunity to prevent cancer.AIM To observe the changes in ThinPrep cytology tests(TCT)and HPV infection in patients who were detected to be positive via TCT screening of cervical cancer and further explore the biopsy results.METHODS This paper performed a follow-up study on 206 cervical cancer screening-positive patients of 12231 total cases from our previous research.We conducted an observational study on the TCT results based on the interpretation of The Bethesda System.RESULTS Over a 5-year period,10 cases received consistent follow-up.The proportions of cases in which glandular epithelial lesions were detected increased over the follow-up period.The differences between the years were statistically significant(P<0.01).Over the 5 years,the proportion of patients whose squamous epithelial lesions transformed into glandular epithelial lesions increased yearly.Annual positive rates of HPV infection were:year 1,73%(24/33);year 2,43%(6/14);year 3,36%(9/25);year 4,50%(9/18);and year 5,25%(6/24).The positive detection rate after biopsy over a 9-year period was 29%.CONCLUSION The follow-up study for 5 years to 9 years revealed a tendency to change from squamous epithelial lesions to glandular epithelial lesions and an improvement of the disease(which had not been reported previously).The HPV test indicated a high negative conversion ratio of the viral infection.However,the follow-up cases were not found to have persistent infection of high-risk HPV.Therefore,early intervention of cervical cancer screening is necessary.Low re-examination compliance,patient education,and preventive measures should be enhanced.

Six families with balanced chromosome translocation associated with reproductive risks in Hainan Province: Case reports and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Balanced translocation refers to the process where breakage and reconnection of chromosomes occur at abnormal positions.As the genetic substance with balanced translocation in individuals does not change,which is usually characterized by normal phenotype and intelligence,the individuals seek medical service after many miscarriages,resulting in considerable mental and physical burdens of the family members.In the current era with rapid advances in detection technology,cytogenetic examination,as a definitive approach,still plays an essential role.CASE SUMMARY We report six cases with balanced chromosome translocation:Case 1:46,XY,t(3;12)(q27;q24.1),infertility after 3 years of marriage;Case 2:46,XX,t(4;16)(q31;q12),small uterus and irregular menstruation;Case 3:46,XY,t(4;5)(q33;q13),9qh+,not pregnant after arrested fetal development;Case 4:46,XX,t(11;17)(q13;p11.2),not pregnant after two times of spontaneous abortion;Case 5:46,XX,t(10;13)(q24;q21.2),not pregnant after arrested fetal development for once;Case 6:46,XX,t(1;4)(p36.1;q31.1),not pregnant after arrested fetal development for two times.The first four cases had chromosomal aberration karyotypes.CONCLUSION These results suggested that balanced chromosomal translocation carriers are associated with reproductive risks and a very high probability of abnormal pregnancy.The discovery of the first four reported chromosomal aberration karyotypes provides an important basis for studying the occurrence of genetic diseases.