BACKGROUND Eosinophilic gastroenteritis(EGE)is a chronic recurrent disease with abnormal eosinophilic infiltration in the gastrointestinal tract.Glucocorticoids remain the most common treatment method.However,disease ...BACKGROUND Eosinophilic gastroenteritis(EGE)is a chronic recurrent disease with abnormal eosinophilic infiltration in the gastrointestinal tract.Glucocorticoids remain the most common treatment method.However,disease relapse and glucocorticoid dependence remain notable problems.To date,few studies have illuminated the prognosis of EGE and risk factors for disease relapse.AIM To describe the clinical characteristics of EGE and possible predictive factors for disease relapse based on long-term follow-up.METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 55 patients diagnosed with EGE admitted to one medical center between 2013 and 2022.Clinical records were collected and analyzed.Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank tests were conducted to reveal the risk factors for long-term relapse-free survival(RFS).RESULTS EGE showed a median onset age of 38 years and a slight female predominance(56.4%).The main clinical symptoms were abdominal pain(89.1%),diarrhea(61.8%),nausea(52.7%),distension(49.1%)and vomiting(47.3%).Forty-three(78.2%)patients received glucocorticoid treatment,and compared with patients without glucocorticoid treatments,they were more likely to have elevated serum immunoglobin E(IgE)(86.8%vs 50.0%,P=0.022)and descending duodenal involvement(62.8%vs 27.3%,P=0.046)at diagnosis.With a median follow-up of 67 mo,all patients survived,and 56.4%had at least one relapse.Six variables at baseline might have been associated with the overall RFS rate,including age at diagnosis<40 years[hazard ratio(HR)2.0408,95%confidence interval(CI):1.0082–4.1312,P=0.044],body mass index(BMI)>24 kg/m^(2)(HR 0.3922,95%CI:0.1916-0.8027,P=0.014),disease duration from symptom onset to diagnosis>3.5 mo(HR 2.4725,95%CI:1.220-5.0110,P=0.011),vomiting(HR 3.1259,95%CI:1.5246-6.4093,P=0.001),total serum IgE>300 KU/L at diagnosis(HR 0.2773,95%CI:0.1204-0.6384,P=0.022)and glucocorticoid treatment(HR 6.1434,95%CI:2.8446-13.2676,P=0.003).CONCLUSION In patients with EGE,younger onset age,longer disease course,vomiting and glucocorticoid treatment were risk factors for disease relapse,whereas higher BMI and total IgE level at baseline were protective.展开更多
Daptomycin induced acute eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare and potentially life threatening condition characterized by rapid respiratory failure, pulmonary infiltrates and eosinophilia. Risk factors for acute eosinophi...Daptomycin induced acute eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare and potentially life threatening condition characterized by rapid respiratory failure, pulmonary infiltrates and eosinophilia. Risk factors for acute eosinophilic pneumonia include smoking, environmental irritants or inhalants and certain medications such as Daptomycin [1]. In this review of literature, we aim to explore the potential triggers for developing acute eosinophilic pneumonia in patients exposed to Daptomycin. The exact immune mechanism for daptomycin induced AEP is unknown, however the current proposed mechanism describes a T helper 2 lymphocyte response to inactivated daptomycin in the pulmonary surfactant, which leads to eosinophilia. Disordered T regulatory cell function is seen in patients with certain cancers, allergies and autoimmune conditions. We propose that patients with these underlying risk factors may be at increased risk of developing AEP after becoming exposed to Daptomycin. Understanding potential risk factors is crucial for health care workers as it allows them to identify susceptible populations, explore preventative measures and treat accordingly.展开更多
Eosinophilic oesophagitis(EoE)is an allergen/immune-mediated chronic esophageal disease characterized by esophageal mucosal eosinophilic infiltration and esophageal dysfunction.Although the disease was originally attr...Eosinophilic oesophagitis(EoE)is an allergen/immune-mediated chronic esophageal disease characterized by esophageal mucosal eosinophilic infiltration and esophageal dysfunction.Although the disease was originally attributed to a delayed allergic reaction to allergens and a Th2-type immune response,the exact pathogenesis is complex,and the efficacy of existing treatments is unsatisfactory.Therefore,the study of the pathophysiological process of EOE has received increasing attention.Animal models have been used extensively to study the molecular mechanism of EOE pathogenesis and also provide a preclinical platform for human clinical intervention studies of novel therapeutic agents.To maximize the use of existing animal models of EOE,it is important to understand the advantages or limitations of each modeling approach.This paper systematically describes the selection of experimental animals,types of allergens,and methods of sensitization and excitation during the preparation of animal models of EoE.It also discusses the utility and shortcomings of each model with the aim of providing the latest perspectives on EoE models and leading to better choices of animal models.展开更多
In this work, lateral deformation of human eosinophil cell during the lateral indentation by an optically trapped microbead of diameter 4.5 µm is studied. The images were captured using a CCD camera and the Boltz...In this work, lateral deformation of human eosinophil cell during the lateral indentation by an optically trapped microbead of diameter 4.5 µm is studied. The images were captured using a CCD camera and the Boltzmann statistics method was used for force calibration. Using the Hertz model, we calculated and compared the elastic moduli resulting from the lateral force, showing that the differences are important and the force should be considered. Besides the lateral component, the setup also allows us to examine the lateral cell-bead interaction. The mean values of the properties obtained, in particular the elastic stiffness and the shear stiffness, were Eh = (37.76 ± 2.85) µN/m and Gh = (12.57 ± 0.32) µN/m. These results show that the lateral indentation can therefore be used as a routine method for cell study, because it enabled us to manipulate the cell without contact with the laser.展开更多
Objective To observe the correlations of chest CT quantitative parameters in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD)with blood eosinophil(EOS)level.Methods Chest CT data of 16...Objective To observe the correlations of chest CT quantitative parameters in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD)with blood eosinophil(EOS)level.Methods Chest CT data of 162 AECOPD patients with elevated eosinophils were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into low EOS group(n=105)and high EOS group(n=57)according to the absolute counting of blood EOS.The quantitative CT parameters,including the number of whole lung bronchi and the volume of blood vessels,low-attenuation area percentage(LAA%)of whole lung,of left/right lung and each lobe of lung,as well as the luminal diameter(LD),wall thickness(WT),wall area(WA)and WA percentage of total bronchial cross-section(WA%)of grade 3 to 8 bronchi were compared between groups.Spearman correlations were performed to analyze the correlations of quantitative CT parameters with blood EOS level.Results LAA%of the whole lung,of the left/right lung and each lobe of lung,as well as of the upper lobe of right lung LD grade 4,middle lobe of right lung WT grade 5,upper lobe of right lung WA grade 4,middle lobe of right lung WA grade 5 and lower lobe of left lung WA grade 3 in low EOS group were all higher than those in high EOS group(all P<0.05).Except for the upper lobe of right lung LD grade 4,the above quantitative CT indexes being significant different between groups were all weakly and negatively correlated with blood EOS level(r=-0.335 to-0.164,all P<0.05).Conclusion Chest CT quantitative parameters of AECOPD patients were correlated with blood EOS level,among which LAA%,a part of WT and WA were all weakly negatively correlated with blood EOS level.展开更多
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a newly recognized disease first described about 50 years ago.The definition,diagnosis,and management have evolved with new published consensus guidelines and newly approved treatment avail...Eosinophilic esophagitis is a newly recognized disease first described about 50 years ago.The definition,diagnosis,and management have evolved with new published consensus guidelines and newly approved treatment available to pediatricians,enabling a better understanding of this disease and more targeted treatment for patients.We describe the definition,presentation,and diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis including management,challenges,and future directions in children.The definition,diagnosis,and management of eosinophilic esophagitis have evolved over the last 50 years.Consensus guidelines and newly approved biologic treatment have enabled pediatricians to better understand this disease and allow for more targeted treatment for patients.We describe the definition,presentation,diagnosis,management,and treatment in addition to the challenges and future directions of eosinophilic esophagitis management in children.展开更多
BACKGROUND Eosinophilic solid and cystic(ESC)renal cell carcinoma(RCC),a unique and emerging subtype of RCC,has an indolent nature;in some rare instances,it may exhibit metastatic potential.Current cases are inadequat...BACKGROUND Eosinophilic solid and cystic(ESC)renal cell carcinoma(RCC),a unique and emerging subtype of RCC,has an indolent nature;in some rare instances,it may exhibit metastatic potential.Current cases are inadequate to precisely predict the clinical outcome of ESC RCC and determine treatment choices.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report two patients with ESC RCC.Patient 1 was a young woman with classical pathological characteristics.Patient 2 was a 52-year-old man with multifocal metastases,involving the pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes,liver,brain,mesosternum,vertebra,rib,femur,and symphysis pubis.Awareness of ESC RCC,along with its characteristic architecture and immunophenotype,would contribute to making a definitive diagnosis,even on core biopsy samples.CONCLUSION The discovery of ESC RCC molecular signatures may provide new therapeutic strategies in the future.展开更多
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)accounts for one of the major health and economic burdens worldwide.As a heterogeneous disease,the underlying inflammatory pattern of COPD differs from the previously thought...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)accounts for one of the major health and economic burdens worldwide.As a heterogeneous disease,the underlying inflammatory pattern of COPD differs from the previously thought neutrophil-dominated inflammation,with eosinophilic inflammation occupying approximately one third of stable COPD.Although the eosinophil(EOS)threshold associated with clinical relevance in patients with COPD is currently debated,eosinophil count can be used as a biomarker to guide treatment and to assess the risk of acute exacerbations of COPD,the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids,and clinical outcomes.The purpose of this review is to describe the biological characteristics of eosinophils and the related research progress as clinical biomarkers.展开更多
目的探讨胸腺基质淋巴细胞生成素(thymic stromal lymphopoietin,TSLP)基因rs1837253、rs3806933位点多态性与儿童哮喘易感性及Eos、IgE、FeNO水平的相关性。方法选取143例哮喘儿童作为研究组,选取同期健康体检儿童112例作为对照组。采...目的探讨胸腺基质淋巴细胞生成素(thymic stromal lymphopoietin,TSLP)基因rs1837253、rs3806933位点多态性与儿童哮喘易感性及Eos、IgE、FeNO水平的相关性。方法选取143例哮喘儿童作为研究组,选取同期健康体检儿童112例作为对照组。采用MassARRAY SNP分型技术检测2个位点基因型,散射比浊法测定血清IgE水平,分析基因型及等位基因频率在2组间的分布差异,分析不同基因型对Eos、IgE及FeNO水平的影响。结果rs1837253等位基因及基因型频率、rs3806933等位基因频率在2组间分布无统计学差异(P>0.05);哮喘组rs3806933 CT基因型频率高于对照组,CC基因型频率低于对照组(P<0.05);与野生基因型相比,携带rs1837253 CT+CC和rs3806933 CT、CT+TT基因型的儿童患哮喘风险增高(CT+CC vs TT:OR=2.737,95%CI:1.514~4.945;CT vs CC:OR=2.058,95%CI:1.194~3.543:CT+TT vs CC:OR=1.843,95%CI:1.109~3.062)。哮喘组rs1837253位点3个基因型间Eos计数总体存在统计学差异(P<0.05,多重比较后矫正P>0.05),在对照组无统计学差异(P>0.05);2位点基因型间Eos%、IgE、FeNO及rs3806933基因型间Eos计数水平无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论TSLP基因启动子区rs1837253、rs3806933位点多态性与儿童哮喘易感性有关,rs3806933CT基因型可能作为哮喘潜在的遗传标志物,rs1837253CT+CC、rs3806933CT+TT基因型是儿童患哮喘的风险因子;rs1837253位点多态性有影响血液Eos计数的趋势;2个SNPs与Eos%、血清IgE、FeNO水平无关。展开更多
目的探讨祛湿清热针刺疗法对急性湿疹患者AhR、IFN-γ、EOS、IL-17水平的影响。方法选取2021年11月—2023年7月期间于马鞍山中医院收治的78例急性湿疹患者,采用随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各39例。对照组给予常规治疗,治疗组...目的探讨祛湿清热针刺疗法对急性湿疹患者AhR、IFN-γ、EOS、IL-17水平的影响。方法选取2021年11月—2023年7月期间于马鞍山中医院收治的78例急性湿疹患者,采用随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各39例。对照组给予常规治疗,治疗组给予祛湿清热针刺疗法治疗。治疗2周后,观察比较两组患者临床疗效、不良反应情况,治疗前后中医证候评分、湿疹面积及严重度指数(Eczema area and severity index,EASI)评分、视觉模拟评分法(Visual pain scale,VAS)评分、实验室检查指标[嗜酸性粒细胞(Eosinophil,EOS)、白细胞介素-17(Interleukin-17,IL-17)、干扰素-γ(Interferon,IFN-γ)、芳香烃受体(Aromatic hydrocarbon receptor,AhR)]、皮肤生理功能指标。结果治疗后治疗组临床总有效率97.44%(38/39)明显高于对照组82.05%(32/39),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者发病急、病程短、渗出明显、皮损潮红、伴红疹、灼热瘙痒、自觉发热、口渴欲饮、心烦评分均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组患者发病急、病程短、渗出明显、皮损潮红、伴红疹、灼热瘙痒、自觉发热、口渴欲饮、心烦评分均明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者EASI、VAS评分均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组EASI、VAS评分均较对照组明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者AhR、IL-17、IFN-γ、EOS水平均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组AhR、IL-17、IFN-γ、EOS水平均较对照组明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者皮肤生理功能指标较治疗前升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组皮肤生理功能指标较对照组明显升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗期间,治疗组不良反应发生率7.69%(3/39)与对照组17.95%(7/39)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论祛湿清热针刺疗法能够有效降低急性湿疹患者AhR、IFN-γ、EOS、IL-17水平,降低炎症反应,疗效明显。展开更多
BACKGROUND Eosinophilic fasciitis(EF)is a rare connective tissue disease that can cause swelling and sclerosis of the extremities,and special attention is needed to differentiate EF from systemic sclerosis.Misdiagnosi...BACKGROUND Eosinophilic fasciitis(EF)is a rare connective tissue disease that can cause swelling and sclerosis of the extremities,and special attention is needed to differentiate EF from systemic sclerosis.Misdiagnosis or omission markedly delays treatment of EF,and severe skin sclerosis in advanced stages can cause joint contracture and tendon retraction,worsening the patient's prognosis and quality of life.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of EF in a young woman diagnosed by tissue biopsy,confirming the difficulty of differential diagnosis with scleroderma.CONCLUSION Focusing on skin manifestations,completing tissue biopsy and radiography can help diagnose EF effectively.Clinicians should enhance their understanding of the differences between EF and scleroderma,and early diagnosis and standardized treatment can improve the prognosis of patients with EF.展开更多
BACKGROUND Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease(EGID)is a disorder characterized by infiltration of eosinophils causing mucosal damage and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.The endoscopic findings of eosinoph...BACKGROUND Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease(EGID)is a disorder characterized by infiltration of eosinophils causing mucosal damage and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.The endoscopic findings of eosinophilic enteritis(EoN),an EGID variant,are nonspecific and occasionally difficult to diagnose.In contrast,chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1(CEAS)is a chronic persistent small intestinal disorder characterized by endoscopic findings such as multiple oblique and circular ulcers.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of a 10-year-old boy who had suffered abdominal pain and fatigue for the preceding 6 mo.He was referred to our institute for investigation of suspected gastrointestinal bleeding because of severe anemia with hypoproteinemia and positive fecal human hemoglobin.The upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic findings were normal;however,double-balloon small bowel endoscopy showed multiple oblique and circular ulcers with discrete margins and mild constriction of the intestinal lumen in the ileum.The findings were highly consistent with CEAS,but urine prostaglandin metabolites were within normal limits,and no previously reported mutations in the SLCO2A1 gene were identified.Histological evaluation demonstrated moderate to severe eosinophilic infiltration localized to the small intestine suggesting a diagnosis of EoN.Clinical remission was maintained with montelukast and a partial elemental diet,but emergent surgery for bowel obstruction due to small intestinal stenosis was performed two years after the initial treatment.CONCLUSION EoN should be considered in the differential diagnosis of CEAS-like small intestinal ulcerative lesions and normal urinary prostaglandin metabolite levels.展开更多
基金National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding,No.2022-PUMCH-B-022CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,No.CIFMS 2021-1-I2M-003and Undergraduate Innovation Program,No.2023zglc06076.
文摘BACKGROUND Eosinophilic gastroenteritis(EGE)is a chronic recurrent disease with abnormal eosinophilic infiltration in the gastrointestinal tract.Glucocorticoids remain the most common treatment method.However,disease relapse and glucocorticoid dependence remain notable problems.To date,few studies have illuminated the prognosis of EGE and risk factors for disease relapse.AIM To describe the clinical characteristics of EGE and possible predictive factors for disease relapse based on long-term follow-up.METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 55 patients diagnosed with EGE admitted to one medical center between 2013 and 2022.Clinical records were collected and analyzed.Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank tests were conducted to reveal the risk factors for long-term relapse-free survival(RFS).RESULTS EGE showed a median onset age of 38 years and a slight female predominance(56.4%).The main clinical symptoms were abdominal pain(89.1%),diarrhea(61.8%),nausea(52.7%),distension(49.1%)and vomiting(47.3%).Forty-three(78.2%)patients received glucocorticoid treatment,and compared with patients without glucocorticoid treatments,they were more likely to have elevated serum immunoglobin E(IgE)(86.8%vs 50.0%,P=0.022)and descending duodenal involvement(62.8%vs 27.3%,P=0.046)at diagnosis.With a median follow-up of 67 mo,all patients survived,and 56.4%had at least one relapse.Six variables at baseline might have been associated with the overall RFS rate,including age at diagnosis<40 years[hazard ratio(HR)2.0408,95%confidence interval(CI):1.0082–4.1312,P=0.044],body mass index(BMI)>24 kg/m^(2)(HR 0.3922,95%CI:0.1916-0.8027,P=0.014),disease duration from symptom onset to diagnosis>3.5 mo(HR 2.4725,95%CI:1.220-5.0110,P=0.011),vomiting(HR 3.1259,95%CI:1.5246-6.4093,P=0.001),total serum IgE>300 KU/L at diagnosis(HR 0.2773,95%CI:0.1204-0.6384,P=0.022)and glucocorticoid treatment(HR 6.1434,95%CI:2.8446-13.2676,P=0.003).CONCLUSION In patients with EGE,younger onset age,longer disease course,vomiting and glucocorticoid treatment were risk factors for disease relapse,whereas higher BMI and total IgE level at baseline were protective.
文摘Daptomycin induced acute eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare and potentially life threatening condition characterized by rapid respiratory failure, pulmonary infiltrates and eosinophilia. Risk factors for acute eosinophilic pneumonia include smoking, environmental irritants or inhalants and certain medications such as Daptomycin [1]. In this review of literature, we aim to explore the potential triggers for developing acute eosinophilic pneumonia in patients exposed to Daptomycin. The exact immune mechanism for daptomycin induced AEP is unknown, however the current proposed mechanism describes a T helper 2 lymphocyte response to inactivated daptomycin in the pulmonary surfactant, which leads to eosinophilia. Disordered T regulatory cell function is seen in patients with certain cancers, allergies and autoimmune conditions. We propose that patients with these underlying risk factors may be at increased risk of developing AEP after becoming exposed to Daptomycin. Understanding potential risk factors is crucial for health care workers as it allows them to identify susceptible populations, explore preventative measures and treat accordingly.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2021CFB401)。
文摘Eosinophilic oesophagitis(EoE)is an allergen/immune-mediated chronic esophageal disease characterized by esophageal mucosal eosinophilic infiltration and esophageal dysfunction.Although the disease was originally attributed to a delayed allergic reaction to allergens and a Th2-type immune response,the exact pathogenesis is complex,and the efficacy of existing treatments is unsatisfactory.Therefore,the study of the pathophysiological process of EOE has received increasing attention.Animal models have been used extensively to study the molecular mechanism of EOE pathogenesis and also provide a preclinical platform for human clinical intervention studies of novel therapeutic agents.To maximize the use of existing animal models of EOE,it is important to understand the advantages or limitations of each modeling approach.This paper systematically describes the selection of experimental animals,types of allergens,and methods of sensitization and excitation during the preparation of animal models of EoE.It also discusses the utility and shortcomings of each model with the aim of providing the latest perspectives on EoE models and leading to better choices of animal models.
文摘In this work, lateral deformation of human eosinophil cell during the lateral indentation by an optically trapped microbead of diameter 4.5 µm is studied. The images were captured using a CCD camera and the Boltzmann statistics method was used for force calibration. Using the Hertz model, we calculated and compared the elastic moduli resulting from the lateral force, showing that the differences are important and the force should be considered. Besides the lateral component, the setup also allows us to examine the lateral cell-bead interaction. The mean values of the properties obtained, in particular the elastic stiffness and the shear stiffness, were Eh = (37.76 ± 2.85) µN/m and Gh = (12.57 ± 0.32) µN/m. These results show that the lateral indentation can therefore be used as a routine method for cell study, because it enabled us to manipulate the cell without contact with the laser.
文摘Objective To observe the correlations of chest CT quantitative parameters in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD)with blood eosinophil(EOS)level.Methods Chest CT data of 162 AECOPD patients with elevated eosinophils were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into low EOS group(n=105)and high EOS group(n=57)according to the absolute counting of blood EOS.The quantitative CT parameters,including the number of whole lung bronchi and the volume of blood vessels,low-attenuation area percentage(LAA%)of whole lung,of left/right lung and each lobe of lung,as well as the luminal diameter(LD),wall thickness(WT),wall area(WA)and WA percentage of total bronchial cross-section(WA%)of grade 3 to 8 bronchi were compared between groups.Spearman correlations were performed to analyze the correlations of quantitative CT parameters with blood EOS level.Results LAA%of the whole lung,of the left/right lung and each lobe of lung,as well as of the upper lobe of right lung LD grade 4,middle lobe of right lung WT grade 5,upper lobe of right lung WA grade 4,middle lobe of right lung WA grade 5 and lower lobe of left lung WA grade 3 in low EOS group were all higher than those in high EOS group(all P<0.05).Except for the upper lobe of right lung LD grade 4,the above quantitative CT indexes being significant different between groups were all weakly and negatively correlated with blood EOS level(r=-0.335 to-0.164,all P<0.05).Conclusion Chest CT quantitative parameters of AECOPD patients were correlated with blood EOS level,among which LAA%,a part of WT and WA were all weakly negatively correlated with blood EOS level.
文摘Eosinophilic esophagitis is a newly recognized disease first described about 50 years ago.The definition,diagnosis,and management have evolved with new published consensus guidelines and newly approved treatment available to pediatricians,enabling a better understanding of this disease and more targeted treatment for patients.We describe the definition,presentation,and diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis including management,challenges,and future directions in children.The definition,diagnosis,and management of eosinophilic esophagitis have evolved over the last 50 years.Consensus guidelines and newly approved biologic treatment have enabled pediatricians to better understand this disease and allow for more targeted treatment for patients.We describe the definition,presentation,diagnosis,management,and treatment in addition to the challenges and future directions of eosinophilic esophagitis management in children.
文摘BACKGROUND Eosinophilic solid and cystic(ESC)renal cell carcinoma(RCC),a unique and emerging subtype of RCC,has an indolent nature;in some rare instances,it may exhibit metastatic potential.Current cases are inadequate to precisely predict the clinical outcome of ESC RCC and determine treatment choices.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report two patients with ESC RCC.Patient 1 was a young woman with classical pathological characteristics.Patient 2 was a 52-year-old man with multifocal metastases,involving the pulmonary hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes,liver,brain,mesosternum,vertebra,rib,femur,and symphysis pubis.Awareness of ESC RCC,along with its characteristic architecture and immunophenotype,would contribute to making a definitive diagnosis,even on core biopsy samples.CONCLUSION The discovery of ESC RCC molecular signatures may provide new therapeutic strategies in the future.
文摘Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)accounts for one of the major health and economic burdens worldwide.As a heterogeneous disease,the underlying inflammatory pattern of COPD differs from the previously thought neutrophil-dominated inflammation,with eosinophilic inflammation occupying approximately one third of stable COPD.Although the eosinophil(EOS)threshold associated with clinical relevance in patients with COPD is currently debated,eosinophil count can be used as a biomarker to guide treatment and to assess the risk of acute exacerbations of COPD,the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids,and clinical outcomes.The purpose of this review is to describe the biological characteristics of eosinophils and the related research progress as clinical biomarkers.
文摘目的探讨胸腺基质淋巴细胞生成素(thymic stromal lymphopoietin,TSLP)基因rs1837253、rs3806933位点多态性与儿童哮喘易感性及Eos、IgE、FeNO水平的相关性。方法选取143例哮喘儿童作为研究组,选取同期健康体检儿童112例作为对照组。采用MassARRAY SNP分型技术检测2个位点基因型,散射比浊法测定血清IgE水平,分析基因型及等位基因频率在2组间的分布差异,分析不同基因型对Eos、IgE及FeNO水平的影响。结果rs1837253等位基因及基因型频率、rs3806933等位基因频率在2组间分布无统计学差异(P>0.05);哮喘组rs3806933 CT基因型频率高于对照组,CC基因型频率低于对照组(P<0.05);与野生基因型相比,携带rs1837253 CT+CC和rs3806933 CT、CT+TT基因型的儿童患哮喘风险增高(CT+CC vs TT:OR=2.737,95%CI:1.514~4.945;CT vs CC:OR=2.058,95%CI:1.194~3.543:CT+TT vs CC:OR=1.843,95%CI:1.109~3.062)。哮喘组rs1837253位点3个基因型间Eos计数总体存在统计学差异(P<0.05,多重比较后矫正P>0.05),在对照组无统计学差异(P>0.05);2位点基因型间Eos%、IgE、FeNO及rs3806933基因型间Eos计数水平无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论TSLP基因启动子区rs1837253、rs3806933位点多态性与儿童哮喘易感性有关,rs3806933CT基因型可能作为哮喘潜在的遗传标志物,rs1837253CT+CC、rs3806933CT+TT基因型是儿童患哮喘的风险因子;rs1837253位点多态性有影响血液Eos计数的趋势;2个SNPs与Eos%、血清IgE、FeNO水平无关。
文摘目的探讨祛湿清热针刺疗法对急性湿疹患者AhR、IFN-γ、EOS、IL-17水平的影响。方法选取2021年11月—2023年7月期间于马鞍山中医院收治的78例急性湿疹患者,采用随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各39例。对照组给予常规治疗,治疗组给予祛湿清热针刺疗法治疗。治疗2周后,观察比较两组患者临床疗效、不良反应情况,治疗前后中医证候评分、湿疹面积及严重度指数(Eczema area and severity index,EASI)评分、视觉模拟评分法(Visual pain scale,VAS)评分、实验室检查指标[嗜酸性粒细胞(Eosinophil,EOS)、白细胞介素-17(Interleukin-17,IL-17)、干扰素-γ(Interferon,IFN-γ)、芳香烃受体(Aromatic hydrocarbon receptor,AhR)]、皮肤生理功能指标。结果治疗后治疗组临床总有效率97.44%(38/39)明显高于对照组82.05%(32/39),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者发病急、病程短、渗出明显、皮损潮红、伴红疹、灼热瘙痒、自觉发热、口渴欲饮、心烦评分均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组患者发病急、病程短、渗出明显、皮损潮红、伴红疹、灼热瘙痒、自觉发热、口渴欲饮、心烦评分均明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者EASI、VAS评分均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组EASI、VAS评分均较对照组明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者AhR、IL-17、IFN-γ、EOS水平均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组AhR、IL-17、IFN-γ、EOS水平均较对照组明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者皮肤生理功能指标较治疗前升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且治疗组皮肤生理功能指标较对照组明显升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗期间,治疗组不良反应发生率7.69%(3/39)与对照组17.95%(7/39)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论祛湿清热针刺疗法能够有效降低急性湿疹患者AhR、IFN-γ、EOS、IL-17水平,降低炎症反应,疗效明显。
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81704050National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding,No.2022-NHLHCRF-LX-02-0103 and No.2022-NHLHCRF-LX-02-0104.
文摘BACKGROUND Eosinophilic fasciitis(EF)is a rare connective tissue disease that can cause swelling and sclerosis of the extremities,and special attention is needed to differentiate EF from systemic sclerosis.Misdiagnosis or omission markedly delays treatment of EF,and severe skin sclerosis in advanced stages can cause joint contracture and tendon retraction,worsening the patient's prognosis and quality of life.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of EF in a young woman diagnosed by tissue biopsy,confirming the difficulty of differential diagnosis with scleroderma.CONCLUSION Focusing on skin manifestations,completing tissue biopsy and radiography can help diagnose EF effectively.Clinicians should enhance their understanding of the differences between EF and scleroderma,and early diagnosis and standardized treatment can improve the prognosis of patients with EF.
基金Supported by a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists,No.20K16905.
文摘BACKGROUND Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease(EGID)is a disorder characterized by infiltration of eosinophils causing mucosal damage and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.The endoscopic findings of eosinophilic enteritis(EoN),an EGID variant,are nonspecific and occasionally difficult to diagnose.In contrast,chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1(CEAS)is a chronic persistent small intestinal disorder characterized by endoscopic findings such as multiple oblique and circular ulcers.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of a 10-year-old boy who had suffered abdominal pain and fatigue for the preceding 6 mo.He was referred to our institute for investigation of suspected gastrointestinal bleeding because of severe anemia with hypoproteinemia and positive fecal human hemoglobin.The upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic findings were normal;however,double-balloon small bowel endoscopy showed multiple oblique and circular ulcers with discrete margins and mild constriction of the intestinal lumen in the ileum.The findings were highly consistent with CEAS,but urine prostaglandin metabolites were within normal limits,and no previously reported mutations in the SLCO2A1 gene were identified.Histological evaluation demonstrated moderate to severe eosinophilic infiltration localized to the small intestine suggesting a diagnosis of EoN.Clinical remission was maintained with montelukast and a partial elemental diet,but emergent surgery for bowel obstruction due to small intestinal stenosis was performed two years after the initial treatment.CONCLUSION EoN should be considered in the differential diagnosis of CEAS-like small intestinal ulcerative lesions and normal urinary prostaglandin metabolite levels.
