Objective: To inquire into diagnosis, and treatment of virilizing andfeminizing a-drenal syndrome, differential diagnosis between benign and malignant sex hormoneproducing adrenal neo-plasma and, treatment principles ...Objective: To inquire into diagnosis, and treatment of virilizing andfeminizing a-drenal syndrome, differential diagnosis between benign and malignant sex hormoneproducing adrenal neo-plasma and, treatment principles of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).Methods: Eight cases of CAH and 5 cases of sex hormone producing adrenal neoplasma were admitted tohospital during 1986-1996. The former included 3 rare cases of 17 a hydroxylase deficiency. Thelatter included 3 cases of feminizing adrenal tumor and 2 cases of virilizing adrenal tumor.Results: Weight, size and CT of the tumor, DHEA, 17 -ks, sex hormone levels, infiltration, andmetastasis were closely related to the degree of differentiation of the tumors. Conclusion:Virilizing and feminizing adrenal neoplasm were removed surgically by different incisions. Modifiedsubcostal incision was recommended as the best choice for huge adrenal mass. Corticoadrenal hormonetreatment fa CAH should be individualized according to the different types of the disease. Sexhormones were not suitable for children suffering from 17 hydroxylase deficiency before puberty.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the imaging manifestation of primary malignant renal tumor with CT. Methods: Forty-three cases of surgically and pathologically confirmed primary malignant renal tumor were retrospectively ...Objective: To investigate the imaging manifestation of primary malignant renal tumor with CT. Methods: Forty-three cases of surgically and pathologically confirmed primary malignant renal tumor were retrospectively reviewed. Un-contrast and contrast CT was performed in all 43 patients in which 15 patients received MRI examination. Results: The residual normal renal tissue of 29 cases out of 34 cases of Wilms' tumor was enhanced and manifested "crescent sign" or "ring sign". Four cases of malignant rabdoid tumor (RTK) manifested as large mass with notable necrosis and subcapsular fluid collection; Two cases of clear cell sarcoma (CCS) showed metastases to the skull which could indicate the diagnosis; Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) (n=3) showed calcification in 1 case. Conclusion: CT can precisely delineate the location, size, extent of involvement, imaging characteristics and metastases of renal tumor, which can provide information necessary to the clinical staging, therapy planning and prognosis of the tumors.展开更多
AIM: To assess the clinical features and prognosis of 151 patients with extrahepatic metastases from primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and describe the treatment strategy for such patients. METHODS: After the di...AIM: To assess the clinical features and prognosis of 151 patients with extrahepatic metastases from primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and describe the treatment strategy for such patients. METHODS: After the diagnosis of HCC, all 995 consecutive HCC patients were followed up at regular intervals and 151 (15.2%) patients were found to have extrahepatic metastases at the initial diagnosis of primary HCC or developed such tumors during the follow-up period. We assessed their clinical features, prognosis, and treatment strategies. RESULTS: The most frequent site of extrahepatic metastases was the lungs (47%), followed by lymph nodes (45%), bones (37%), and adrenal glands (12%). The cumulative survival rates after the initial diagnosis of extrahepatic metastases at 6, 12, 24, and 36 mo were 44.1%, 21.7%, 14.2%, 7.1%, respectively. The median survival time was 4.9 mo (range, 0-37 mo). Fourteen patients (11%) died of extrahepatic HCC, others died of primary HCC or liver failure. CONCLUSION: The prognosis of HCC patients with extrahepatic metastases is poor. With regard to the cause of death, many patients would die of intrahepatic HCC and few of extrahepatic metastases. Although most of HCC patients with extrahepatic metastases should undergo treatment for the primary HCC mainly, treatment of extrahepatic metastases in selected HCC patients who have good hepatic reserve, intrahepatictumor stage (T0-T2), and are free of portal venous invasion may improve survival.展开更多
We report a case of a 77-year-old female with a local recurrence of cancer after right hemicolectomy which infiltrated the pancreatic head affording pancreatoduodenectomy, who developed 3 years later recurrent tumor m...We report a case of a 77-year-old female with a local recurrence of cancer after right hemicolectomy which infiltrated the pancreatic head affording pancreatoduodenectomy, who developed 3 years later recurrent tumor masses localized in the mesentery of the jejunum and in the lower pole of the left kidney. Partial nephrectomy and a segment resection of the small bowel were performed. Histological examination of both specimens revealed a necrotic metastasis of the primary carcinoma of the colon. Although intraluminal implantation of colon cancer cells in the renal pelvic mucosa from ureteric metastasis has been described, metastasis of a colorectal cancer in the kidney parenchyma is extremely rare and can be treated in an organ preserving manner. A complex pattern of colon cancer recurrence with unusual and rare sites of metastasis is reported.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To study the sonographic features and patterns of cystic renal carcinomas. METHODS: Thirteen cases of cystic renal carcinoma confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasonography, and the cy...OBJECTIVE: To study the sonographic features and patterns of cystic renal carcinomas. METHODS: Thirteen cases of cystic renal carcinoma confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasonography, and the cystic walls, septa and solid mural nodules were studied. RESULTS: Solid mural nodules of some cases and irregular thickening of the cystic walls and septa were characteristic findings for the ultrasonic diagnosis of cystic renal carcinomas. According to their pathologic mechanisms and sonographic features, cystic renal carcinomas were classified into 3 patterns: unilocular cystic mass, multiloculated cystic mass and cystic-solid mass. CONCLUSIONS: Typical cystic renal carcinomas can be well diagnosed, while atypical cases may be misdiagnosed as benign renal cysts by ultrasonography. Color Doppler ultrasonography and needle aspiration guided by ultrasonography are helpful in the diagnosis of these atypical cases.展开更多
Introduction Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the kidney is a rare spindle cell neoplasm and all reported SFTs of the kidney were diagnosed through pathological examination and immunohistochemical study after open ne...Introduction Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the kidney is a rare spindle cell neoplasm and all reported SFTs of the kidney were diagnosed through pathological examination and immunohistochemical study after open nephrectomy or open radical nephrectomy. We present a case of SFT of the kidney diagnosed through fine needle core biopsy preoperatively in a 50-year-old female and managed with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Due to the difficulty in discriminating between malignant and benign growth pattern of this tumor entity, a regular follow-up after conservative treatment is mandatory.展开更多
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of primary adult renal sarcoma.Methods A total of 1654 cases with adult renal tumors were treated during 1985 to 2009 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Of a...Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of primary adult renal sarcoma.Methods A total of 1654 cases with adult renal tumors were treated during 1985 to 2009 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Of all,17 cases were diagnosed as primary renal sarcoma and underwent radical nephrectomy.The clinical features of 17 such patients were retrospectively analyzed.Results The first symptom of 10(59%) cases in all renal sarcomas was abdominal mass.The pathological diagnosis was leiomyosarcoma(7 cases),rhabdomyosarcoma(2 cases),malignant fibrous histiocytoma(2 cases),low-differentiated sarcoma(2 cases),chromophobe renal cell carcinoma coexisting with liposarcoma(1 case),fibrosarcoma(1 case),embryonic sarcoma(1 case) and leiomyosarcoma(1 case).One patient died of tumor thrombus of the inferior vena cava during surgery.Finally,15 cases were regularly followed up for 4 to 60 months.Till now,1 had tumor-free survival for 9 months,and the other 14 cases died 2-38 months after the operation with a median survival time of 18(range,5-60) months.The median survival time of leiomyosarcoma group was 28(range,11-60) months,and 2 cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma died 4 and 8 months after the operation respectively.Conclusions The primary renal sarcoma has the clinical symptom similar with advanced renal cell carcinoma and has poor prognosis.Leiomyosarcoma might have relative good prognosis.展开更多
Watery diarrhea, hypokalemia and achlorhydria (WDHA) syndrome caused by vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) -producing tumor only rarely occurs in patients with nonpancreatic disease. A 49-year-old woman was refer...Watery diarrhea, hypokalemia and achlorhydria (WDHA) syndrome caused by vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) -producing tumor only rarely occurs in patients with nonpancreatic disease. A 49-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of a right adrenal tumor incidentally diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound during the investigation of chronic watery diarrhea. Laboratory findings showed hypokalemia and excessive production of VIP and catecholamines. After surgical resection of the tumor, diarrhea subsided and both electrolytes and affected hormone levels normalized. Immunohistochemical examination confirmed a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, which contained VIP-positive ganglion-like cells. We herein present the clinical and histogenetic implications of this rare clinical entity, with literature review.展开更多
Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly malignant tumor which is usually confused with other kidaey tumors We experienced such a patient and present report this.
AIM: To investigate pathological types and influential factors of chronic graft dysfunction (CGD) following liver transplantation (LT) in rats. METHODS: The whole experiment was divided into three groups: (1) Normal g...AIM: To investigate pathological types and influential factors of chronic graft dysfunction (CGD) following liver transplantation (LT) in rats. METHODS: The whole experiment was divided into three groups: (1) Normal group (n = 12): normal BN rats without any drug or operation; (2) SGT group (syngeneic transplant of BN-BN, n = 12): both donors and recipients were BN rats; and (3) AGT group (allogeneic transplant of LEW-BN, n = 12): Donors were Lewis and recipients were BN rats. In the AGT group, all recipients were subcutaneously injected by Cyclosporin A after LT. Survival time was observed for 1 year. All the dying rats were sampled, biliary tract tissues were performed bacterial culture and liver tissues for histological study. Twenty-one d after LT, 8 rats were selected randomly in each group for sampling. Blood samples from caudal veins were collected for measurements of plasma endotoxin, cytokines and metabonomic analysis, and faeces were analyzed for intestinal microflora. RESULTS: During the surgery of LT, no complications of blood vessels or bile duct happened, and all rats in each group were still alive in the next 2 wk. The long term observation revealed that a total of 8 rats in the SGT and AGT groups died of hepatic graft diseases, 5 rats in which died of chronic bile duct hyperplasia. Compared to the SGT and normal groups, survival ratio of rats significantly decreased in the AGT group (aP < 0.01, bP < 0.001, respectively). Moreover, liver necrosis, liver infection, and severe chronic bile duct hyperplasia were observed in the AGT group by H and E stain. On 21 d after LT, compared with the normal group (25.38 ± 7.09 ng/L) and SGT group (33.12 ± 10.26 ng/L), plasma endotoxin in the AGT group was remarkably increased (142.86 ± 30.85 ng/L) (both P < 0.01). Plasma tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 were also significantly elevated in the AGT group (593.6 ± 171.67 pg/mL, 323.8 ± 68.30 pg/mL) vs the normal (225.5 ± 72.07 pg/mL, 114.6 ± 36.67 pg/mL) and SGT groups (321.3 ± 88.47 pg/mL, 205.2 ± 53.06 pg/mL) (P < 0.01). Furthermore, Bacterial cultures of bile duct tissues revealed that the rats close to death from the SGT and AGT groups were strongly positive, while those from the normal group were negative. The analysis of intestinal microflora was performed. Compared to the normal group (7.98 ± 0.92, 8.90 ± 1.44) and SGT group (8.51 ± 0.46, 9.43 ± 0.69), the numbers of Enterococcus and Enterobacteria in the AGT group (8.76 ± 1.93, 10.18 ± 1.64) were significantly increased (both aP < 0.01, bP < 0.05, respectively). Meanwhile, compared to the normal group (9.62 ± 1.60, 9.93 ± 1.10) and SGT group (8.95 ± 0.04, 9.02 ± 1.14), the numbers of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in the AGT group (7.83 ± 0.72, 8.87± 0.13) were remarkably reduced (both aP < 0.01, bP < 0.05, respectively). In addition, metabonomics analysis showed that metabolic profiles of plasma in rats in the AGT group were severe deviated from the normal and SGT groups. CONCLUSION: Chronic bile duct hyperplasia is a pathological type of CGD following LT in rats. The mechanism of this kind of CGD is associated with the alterations of inflammation, intestinal barrier function and microflora as well as plasma metabolic profiles.展开更多
Myelolipoma of the extra-adrenal gland is a rare,benign tumor comprising mature fat tissue and hematopoietic elements.Most myelolipomas are asymptomic and discovered incidentally.We presented a 44-year-old male who wa...Myelolipoma of the extra-adrenal gland is a rare,benign tumor comprising mature fat tissue and hematopoietic elements.Most myelolipomas are asymptomic and discovered incidentally.We presented a 44-year-old male who was admitted to our hospital for right kidney dystrophy and renal calculus.Ultrasound examination of right kidneys showed hydronephrosis.Intravenous pyelography showed the right renal contour was unclear,with a circular high-density shadow inside.The nephrectomy was performed with renal myelolipoma as a final pathologic diagnosis.展开更多
OBJECTIVE Telomerase is an attractive molecular target for cancer therapy because the activation of telomerase is one of the key steps in cell immortalization and carcinogenesis. RNA interference using small-interferi...OBJECTIVE Telomerase is an attractive molecular target for cancer therapy because the activation of telomerase is one of the key steps in cell immortalization and carcinogenesis. RNA interference using small-interfering RNA (siRNA) has been demonstrated to be an effective method for inhibiting the expression of a given gene in human cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether inhibition of telomerase activity by siRNA targeted against human telomerase RNA (hTR) can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptotic cell death in human renal carcinoma cells (HRCCs).METHODS The siRNA duplexes for hTR were synthesized and 786-0 HRCCs were transfected with different concentrations of hTR-siRNA. The influence on the hTR mRNA level, telomerase activity, as well as the effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis was examined.RESULTS Anti-hTR siRNA treatment of HRCCs resulted in specific reduction of hTR mRNA and inhibition of telomerase activity. Additionally, significant inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis were observed.CONCLUSION siRNA agains: the hTR gene can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis by blocking telomerase activity of HRCCs. Specific hTR inhibition by siRNA represents a promising new option for renal cancer treatment.展开更多
Adrenal pseudocysts are rare cystic masses that arise within the adrenal gland and are usually non-functional and asymptomatic. Adrenal pseudocysts consist of a fibrous wall without a cellular lining. We report a pati...Adrenal pseudocysts are rare cystic masses that arise within the adrenal gland and are usually non-functional and asymptomatic. Adrenal pseudocysts consist of a fibrous wall without a cellular lining. We report a patient with a 9 cm, left-sided suprarenal cystic mass who presented with abdominal discomfort of 2 years' duration. A 38-year-old woman was referred to our service for evaluation of abdominal discomfort and gastrointestinal symptoms. Routine laboratory tests were within normal limits. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed a 9 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm well-defined cystic lesion displacing the left kidney. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic lesion with low signal intensity on the Tl-weighted image and high signal intensity on the T2-weighted image. A laparoscopic left adrenalectomy was performed to diagnose the lesion. The final pathology showed an adrenal pseudocyst without a cellular lining. The patient had no postoperative complications and she was discharged four days after surgery.展开更多
A 74-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with hyperadrenocorticism and hyperca- techolaminism. She had a cushingoid appearance and her cortisol level was elevated. Her serum dopamine and noradrenalin lev...A 74-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with hyperadrenocorticism and hyperca- techolaminism. She had a cushingoid appearance and her cortisol level was elevated. Her serum dopamine and noradrenalin levels were also elevated. Computed tomography detected a left adrenal mass measuring 3.5 cm x 3.0 cm in diameter. Metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy was negative. Unexpectedly, the serum Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level waselevated. Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography showed increased uptake in the adrenal tumor only, with a maximum standardized uptake value of 2.8. Selective venography and blood sampling revealed that the concentrations of cortisol, catecholamines and CEA were significantly elevated in the vein draining the tumor. A diagnosis of CEA-producing benign adenoma was made. After preoperative management, we performed a combined lateral and anterior transpedtoneal laparoscopic adrenectomy. Her vital signs remained stable during surgery. Histopathological examination revealed a benign adenoma. Her cortisol, catecholamine and CEA levels normalized immediately after surgery. We present, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of CEA-producing adrenal adenoma, along with a review of the relevant literature, and discuss our laparoscopic surgery techniques.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the outcome and indications for radical nephrectomy with a Chevron incision to treat complicated renal carcinoma. METHODS Large renal carcinomas were found in 15 patients during a preoperative...OBJECTIVE To investigate the outcome and indications for radical nephrectomy with a Chevron incision to treat complicated renal carcinoma. METHODS Large renal carcinomas were found in 15 patients during a preoperative CT and/or MRI examination. A tumor thrombus in the renal vein or inferior vena cava was found in 5 cases, and a complication of metastasis in the contralateral adrenal gland was found in 2 patients. All of the 15 patients underwent a radical nephrectomy by a chevron incision and the postoperative pathological results noted. RESULTS Of the 15 patients who underwent a radical nephrectomy and lymphadenectomy, 5 also received a thrombectomy, and 2 a contralateral adrenalectomy. All surgical operations were safe and successful. The mean operation time was (4.45 ± 0.83) h, and the intraoperative blood loss was (785 ± 910) ml. All patierfts recovered well after the surgery. Multimodal therapy was conducted in these cases, with rigorous follow-up. CONCLUSION In determining the type of incision for surgery of renal carcinoma, a chevron incision is suitable for cases with a large tumor, local nodal metastasis, thrombus of the renal vein or inferior vena cava and complicated metastasis to the contralateral adrenal gland. The incision produces a clear operating field with less intra- and post-operative complications.展开更多
Objective:The aim of the study was to report the experience of National Cancer Institute(NCI),Cairo University,Egypt,in managing various benign and malignant renal tumors with nephron sparing surgery(NSS),and to asses...Objective:The aim of the study was to report the experience of National Cancer Institute(NCI),Cairo University,Egypt,in managing various benign and malignant renal tumors with nephron sparing surgery(NSS),and to assess its safety and feasibility.Methods:Reviewing the literature for NSS,and records of patients who underwent NSS in the period from January 2000 to December 2009 at National Cancer Institute,Cairo University regarding the patient and tumor related characteristics,the indication for NSS,operative technique,postoperative complications,full histopathological data,and follow up results.Results:The total number of patients was 17.Mean age at surgery was 30.7 years(range 1.5-65 years).Five patients had bilateral tumors during surgery.The mean tumor size was 4.5 cm(range 1-9 cm).All patients had normal preoperative kidney functions.Seven patients had an absolute indication for NSS,6 patients had a relative indication,and 4 patients had an elective indication.All the 5 patients with bilateral tumors underwent bilateral simultaneous surgery.Cold ischemia was used in 8 patients,1 patient was exposed to warm ischemia,manual compression was used in 2 patients,and no vascular control was applied in 6 patients.Complications were encountered in 2 patients,one of them had urinary leakage which needed reoperation,and the other had subcutaneous hematoma which was treated conservatively.Histopathological analysis revealed Wilm's tumor(8 patients),angiomyolipoma(4 patients),renal cell carcinoma(4 patients),and hydatid cyst(1 patient).All patients had negative surgical margin.For patients with Wilm's tumor,the mean follow up was 21.4 months(range 0-94 months),2 patients had local recurrence,and 1 patient had distant metastasis.For patients with RCC,the mean follow up was 15.3 months(5-33 months),no patients had local recurrence or distant metastasis.All patients had normal kidney functions during postoperative and follow up periods.Conclusion:NSS is a feasible safe procedure that can be done with acceptable complications rate and it provides a good solution for patients with bilateral tumors,early localized renal cell carcinoma,and benign tumors.展开更多
Synchronous bilateral multiple chromophobe cell renal carcinoma is rare; here we report a case diagnosed with bilateral renal multiple tumors complicated with a cyst in the right kidney. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic b...Synchronous bilateral multiple chromophobe cell renal carcinoma is rare; here we report a case diagnosed with bilateral renal multiple tumors complicated with a cyst in the right kidney. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic bilateral nephron sparing surgery was performed and there was no serious postoperative renal dysfunction. Pathological and immunohistochemical diagnoses of both tumors were chromophobe cell renal carcinoma. The patient has been doing well without any evidence of recurrence or metastasis for 6 months.展开更多
文摘Objective: To inquire into diagnosis, and treatment of virilizing andfeminizing a-drenal syndrome, differential diagnosis between benign and malignant sex hormoneproducing adrenal neo-plasma and, treatment principles of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).Methods: Eight cases of CAH and 5 cases of sex hormone producing adrenal neoplasma were admitted tohospital during 1986-1996. The former included 3 rare cases of 17 a hydroxylase deficiency. Thelatter included 3 cases of feminizing adrenal tumor and 2 cases of virilizing adrenal tumor.Results: Weight, size and CT of the tumor, DHEA, 17 -ks, sex hormone levels, infiltration, andmetastasis were closely related to the degree of differentiation of the tumors. Conclusion:Virilizing and feminizing adrenal neoplasm were removed surgically by different incisions. Modifiedsubcostal incision was recommended as the best choice for huge adrenal mass. Corticoadrenal hormonetreatment fa CAH should be individualized according to the different types of the disease. Sexhormones were not suitable for children suffering from 17 hydroxylase deficiency before puberty.
文摘Objective: To investigate the imaging manifestation of primary malignant renal tumor with CT. Methods: Forty-three cases of surgically and pathologically confirmed primary malignant renal tumor were retrospectively reviewed. Un-contrast and contrast CT was performed in all 43 patients in which 15 patients received MRI examination. Results: The residual normal renal tissue of 29 cases out of 34 cases of Wilms' tumor was enhanced and manifested "crescent sign" or "ring sign". Four cases of malignant rabdoid tumor (RTK) manifested as large mass with notable necrosis and subcapsular fluid collection; Two cases of clear cell sarcoma (CCS) showed metastases to the skull which could indicate the diagnosis; Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) (n=3) showed calcification in 1 case. Conclusion: CT can precisely delineate the location, size, extent of involvement, imaging characteristics and metastases of renal tumor, which can provide information necessary to the clinical staging, therapy planning and prognosis of the tumors.
文摘AIM: To assess the clinical features and prognosis of 151 patients with extrahepatic metastases from primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and describe the treatment strategy for such patients. METHODS: After the diagnosis of HCC, all 995 consecutive HCC patients were followed up at regular intervals and 151 (15.2%) patients were found to have extrahepatic metastases at the initial diagnosis of primary HCC or developed such tumors during the follow-up period. We assessed their clinical features, prognosis, and treatment strategies. RESULTS: The most frequent site of extrahepatic metastases was the lungs (47%), followed by lymph nodes (45%), bones (37%), and adrenal glands (12%). The cumulative survival rates after the initial diagnosis of extrahepatic metastases at 6, 12, 24, and 36 mo were 44.1%, 21.7%, 14.2%, 7.1%, respectively. The median survival time was 4.9 mo (range, 0-37 mo). Fourteen patients (11%) died of extrahepatic HCC, others died of primary HCC or liver failure. CONCLUSION: The prognosis of HCC patients with extrahepatic metastases is poor. With regard to the cause of death, many patients would die of intrahepatic HCC and few of extrahepatic metastases. Although most of HCC patients with extrahepatic metastases should undergo treatment for the primary HCC mainly, treatment of extrahepatic metastases in selected HCC patients who have good hepatic reserve, intrahepatictumor stage (T0-T2), and are free of portal venous invasion may improve survival.
文摘We report a case of a 77-year-old female with a local recurrence of cancer after right hemicolectomy which infiltrated the pancreatic head affording pancreatoduodenectomy, who developed 3 years later recurrent tumor masses localized in the mesentery of the jejunum and in the lower pole of the left kidney. Partial nephrectomy and a segment resection of the small bowel were performed. Histological examination of both specimens revealed a necrotic metastasis of the primary carcinoma of the colon. Although intraluminal implantation of colon cancer cells in the renal pelvic mucosa from ureteric metastasis has been described, metastasis of a colorectal cancer in the kidney parenchyma is extremely rare and can be treated in an organ preserving manner. A complex pattern of colon cancer recurrence with unusual and rare sites of metastasis is reported.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To study the sonographic features and patterns of cystic renal carcinomas. METHODS: Thirteen cases of cystic renal carcinoma confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasonography, and the cystic walls, septa and solid mural nodules were studied. RESULTS: Solid mural nodules of some cases and irregular thickening of the cystic walls and septa were characteristic findings for the ultrasonic diagnosis of cystic renal carcinomas. According to their pathologic mechanisms and sonographic features, cystic renal carcinomas were classified into 3 patterns: unilocular cystic mass, multiloculated cystic mass and cystic-solid mass. CONCLUSIONS: Typical cystic renal carcinomas can be well diagnosed, while atypical cases may be misdiagnosed as benign renal cysts by ultrasonography. Color Doppler ultrasonography and needle aspiration guided by ultrasonography are helpful in the diagnosis of these atypical cases.
文摘Introduction Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the kidney is a rare spindle cell neoplasm and all reported SFTs of the kidney were diagnosed through pathological examination and immunohistochemical study after open nephrectomy or open radical nephrectomy. We present a case of SFT of the kidney diagnosed through fine needle core biopsy preoperatively in a 50-year-old female and managed with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Due to the difficulty in discriminating between malignant and benign growth pattern of this tumor entity, a regular follow-up after conservative treatment is mandatory.
文摘Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of primary adult renal sarcoma.Methods A total of 1654 cases with adult renal tumors were treated during 1985 to 2009 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Of all,17 cases were diagnosed as primary renal sarcoma and underwent radical nephrectomy.The clinical features of 17 such patients were retrospectively analyzed.Results The first symptom of 10(59%) cases in all renal sarcomas was abdominal mass.The pathological diagnosis was leiomyosarcoma(7 cases),rhabdomyosarcoma(2 cases),malignant fibrous histiocytoma(2 cases),low-differentiated sarcoma(2 cases),chromophobe renal cell carcinoma coexisting with liposarcoma(1 case),fibrosarcoma(1 case),embryonic sarcoma(1 case) and leiomyosarcoma(1 case).One patient died of tumor thrombus of the inferior vena cava during surgery.Finally,15 cases were regularly followed up for 4 to 60 months.Till now,1 had tumor-free survival for 9 months,and the other 14 cases died 2-38 months after the operation with a median survival time of 18(range,5-60) months.The median survival time of leiomyosarcoma group was 28(range,11-60) months,and 2 cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma died 4 and 8 months after the operation respectively.Conclusions The primary renal sarcoma has the clinical symptom similar with advanced renal cell carcinoma and has poor prognosis.Leiomyosarcoma might have relative good prognosis.
文摘Watery diarrhea, hypokalemia and achlorhydria (WDHA) syndrome caused by vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) -producing tumor only rarely occurs in patients with nonpancreatic disease. A 49-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of a right adrenal tumor incidentally diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound during the investigation of chronic watery diarrhea. Laboratory findings showed hypokalemia and excessive production of VIP and catecholamines. After surgical resection of the tumor, diarrhea subsided and both electrolytes and affected hormone levels normalized. Immunohistochemical examination confirmed a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, which contained VIP-positive ganglion-like cells. We herein present the clinical and histogenetic implications of this rare clinical entity, with literature review.
文摘Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly malignant tumor which is usually confused with other kidaey tumors We experienced such a patient and present report this.
基金Supported by National Basic Research Program (973) of China, No. 2007CB513005, No. 2009CB522401 and No. 2009CB522406
文摘AIM: To investigate pathological types and influential factors of chronic graft dysfunction (CGD) following liver transplantation (LT) in rats. METHODS: The whole experiment was divided into three groups: (1) Normal group (n = 12): normal BN rats without any drug or operation; (2) SGT group (syngeneic transplant of BN-BN, n = 12): both donors and recipients were BN rats; and (3) AGT group (allogeneic transplant of LEW-BN, n = 12): Donors were Lewis and recipients were BN rats. In the AGT group, all recipients were subcutaneously injected by Cyclosporin A after LT. Survival time was observed for 1 year. All the dying rats were sampled, biliary tract tissues were performed bacterial culture and liver tissues for histological study. Twenty-one d after LT, 8 rats were selected randomly in each group for sampling. Blood samples from caudal veins were collected for measurements of plasma endotoxin, cytokines and metabonomic analysis, and faeces were analyzed for intestinal microflora. RESULTS: During the surgery of LT, no complications of blood vessels or bile duct happened, and all rats in each group were still alive in the next 2 wk. The long term observation revealed that a total of 8 rats in the SGT and AGT groups died of hepatic graft diseases, 5 rats in which died of chronic bile duct hyperplasia. Compared to the SGT and normal groups, survival ratio of rats significantly decreased in the AGT group (aP < 0.01, bP < 0.001, respectively). Moreover, liver necrosis, liver infection, and severe chronic bile duct hyperplasia were observed in the AGT group by H and E stain. On 21 d after LT, compared with the normal group (25.38 ± 7.09 ng/L) and SGT group (33.12 ± 10.26 ng/L), plasma endotoxin in the AGT group was remarkably increased (142.86 ± 30.85 ng/L) (both P < 0.01). Plasma tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 were also significantly elevated in the AGT group (593.6 ± 171.67 pg/mL, 323.8 ± 68.30 pg/mL) vs the normal (225.5 ± 72.07 pg/mL, 114.6 ± 36.67 pg/mL) and SGT groups (321.3 ± 88.47 pg/mL, 205.2 ± 53.06 pg/mL) (P < 0.01). Furthermore, Bacterial cultures of bile duct tissues revealed that the rats close to death from the SGT and AGT groups were strongly positive, while those from the normal group were negative. The analysis of intestinal microflora was performed. Compared to the normal group (7.98 ± 0.92, 8.90 ± 1.44) and SGT group (8.51 ± 0.46, 9.43 ± 0.69), the numbers of Enterococcus and Enterobacteria in the AGT group (8.76 ± 1.93, 10.18 ± 1.64) were significantly increased (both aP < 0.01, bP < 0.05, respectively). Meanwhile, compared to the normal group (9.62 ± 1.60, 9.93 ± 1.10) and SGT group (8.95 ± 0.04, 9.02 ± 1.14), the numbers of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in the AGT group (7.83 ± 0.72, 8.87± 0.13) were remarkably reduced (both aP < 0.01, bP < 0.05, respectively). In addition, metabonomics analysis showed that metabolic profiles of plasma in rats in the AGT group were severe deviated from the normal and SGT groups. CONCLUSION: Chronic bile duct hyperplasia is a pathological type of CGD following LT in rats. The mechanism of this kind of CGD is associated with the alterations of inflammation, intestinal barrier function and microflora as well as plasma metabolic profiles.
文摘Myelolipoma of the extra-adrenal gland is a rare,benign tumor comprising mature fat tissue and hematopoietic elements.Most myelolipomas are asymptomic and discovered incidentally.We presented a 44-year-old male who was admitted to our hospital for right kidney dystrophy and renal calculus.Ultrasound examination of right kidneys showed hydronephrosis.Intravenous pyelography showed the right renal contour was unclear,with a circular high-density shadow inside.The nephrectomy was performed with renal myelolipoma as a final pathologic diagnosis.
基金This work was supported by grants from the Jiangsu Science and Technology Department (No.BK2005429) and Health Departmental Science Research Funds of China (No.2005-05).
文摘OBJECTIVE Telomerase is an attractive molecular target for cancer therapy because the activation of telomerase is one of the key steps in cell immortalization and carcinogenesis. RNA interference using small-interfering RNA (siRNA) has been demonstrated to be an effective method for inhibiting the expression of a given gene in human cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether inhibition of telomerase activity by siRNA targeted against human telomerase RNA (hTR) can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptotic cell death in human renal carcinoma cells (HRCCs).METHODS The siRNA duplexes for hTR were synthesized and 786-0 HRCCs were transfected with different concentrations of hTR-siRNA. The influence on the hTR mRNA level, telomerase activity, as well as the effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis was examined.RESULTS Anti-hTR siRNA treatment of HRCCs resulted in specific reduction of hTR mRNA and inhibition of telomerase activity. Additionally, significant inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis were observed.CONCLUSION siRNA agains: the hTR gene can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis by blocking telomerase activity of HRCCs. Specific hTR inhibition by siRNA represents a promising new option for renal cancer treatment.
文摘Adrenal pseudocysts are rare cystic masses that arise within the adrenal gland and are usually non-functional and asymptomatic. Adrenal pseudocysts consist of a fibrous wall without a cellular lining. We report a patient with a 9 cm, left-sided suprarenal cystic mass who presented with abdominal discomfort of 2 years' duration. A 38-year-old woman was referred to our service for evaluation of abdominal discomfort and gastrointestinal symptoms. Routine laboratory tests were within normal limits. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed a 9 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm well-defined cystic lesion displacing the left kidney. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic lesion with low signal intensity on the Tl-weighted image and high signal intensity on the T2-weighted image. A laparoscopic left adrenalectomy was performed to diagnose the lesion. The final pathology showed an adrenal pseudocyst without a cellular lining. The patient had no postoperative complications and she was discharged four days after surgery.
文摘A 74-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with hyperadrenocorticism and hyperca- techolaminism. She had a cushingoid appearance and her cortisol level was elevated. Her serum dopamine and noradrenalin levels were also elevated. Computed tomography detected a left adrenal mass measuring 3.5 cm x 3.0 cm in diameter. Metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy was negative. Unexpectedly, the serum Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level waselevated. Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography showed increased uptake in the adrenal tumor only, with a maximum standardized uptake value of 2.8. Selective venography and blood sampling revealed that the concentrations of cortisol, catecholamines and CEA were significantly elevated in the vein draining the tumor. A diagnosis of CEA-producing benign adenoma was made. After preoperative management, we performed a combined lateral and anterior transpedtoneal laparoscopic adrenectomy. Her vital signs remained stable during surgery. Histopathological examination revealed a benign adenoma. Her cortisol, catecholamine and CEA levels normalized immediately after surgery. We present, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of CEA-producing adrenal adenoma, along with a review of the relevant literature, and discuss our laparoscopic surgery techniques.
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the outcome and indications for radical nephrectomy with a Chevron incision to treat complicated renal carcinoma. METHODS Large renal carcinomas were found in 15 patients during a preoperative CT and/or MRI examination. A tumor thrombus in the renal vein or inferior vena cava was found in 5 cases, and a complication of metastasis in the contralateral adrenal gland was found in 2 patients. All of the 15 patients underwent a radical nephrectomy by a chevron incision and the postoperative pathological results noted. RESULTS Of the 15 patients who underwent a radical nephrectomy and lymphadenectomy, 5 also received a thrombectomy, and 2 a contralateral adrenalectomy. All surgical operations were safe and successful. The mean operation time was (4.45 ± 0.83) h, and the intraoperative blood loss was (785 ± 910) ml. All patierfts recovered well after the surgery. Multimodal therapy was conducted in these cases, with rigorous follow-up. CONCLUSION In determining the type of incision for surgery of renal carcinoma, a chevron incision is suitable for cases with a large tumor, local nodal metastasis, thrombus of the renal vein or inferior vena cava and complicated metastasis to the contralateral adrenal gland. The incision produces a clear operating field with less intra- and post-operative complications.
文摘Objective:The aim of the study was to report the experience of National Cancer Institute(NCI),Cairo University,Egypt,in managing various benign and malignant renal tumors with nephron sparing surgery(NSS),and to assess its safety and feasibility.Methods:Reviewing the literature for NSS,and records of patients who underwent NSS in the period from January 2000 to December 2009 at National Cancer Institute,Cairo University regarding the patient and tumor related characteristics,the indication for NSS,operative technique,postoperative complications,full histopathological data,and follow up results.Results:The total number of patients was 17.Mean age at surgery was 30.7 years(range 1.5-65 years).Five patients had bilateral tumors during surgery.The mean tumor size was 4.5 cm(range 1-9 cm).All patients had normal preoperative kidney functions.Seven patients had an absolute indication for NSS,6 patients had a relative indication,and 4 patients had an elective indication.All the 5 patients with bilateral tumors underwent bilateral simultaneous surgery.Cold ischemia was used in 8 patients,1 patient was exposed to warm ischemia,manual compression was used in 2 patients,and no vascular control was applied in 6 patients.Complications were encountered in 2 patients,one of them had urinary leakage which needed reoperation,and the other had subcutaneous hematoma which was treated conservatively.Histopathological analysis revealed Wilm's tumor(8 patients),angiomyolipoma(4 patients),renal cell carcinoma(4 patients),and hydatid cyst(1 patient).All patients had negative surgical margin.For patients with Wilm's tumor,the mean follow up was 21.4 months(range 0-94 months),2 patients had local recurrence,and 1 patient had distant metastasis.For patients with RCC,the mean follow up was 15.3 months(5-33 months),no patients had local recurrence or distant metastasis.All patients had normal kidney functions during postoperative and follow up periods.Conclusion:NSS is a feasible safe procedure that can be done with acceptable complications rate and it provides a good solution for patients with bilateral tumors,early localized renal cell carcinoma,and benign tumors.
文摘Synchronous bilateral multiple chromophobe cell renal carcinoma is rare; here we report a case diagnosed with bilateral renal multiple tumors complicated with a cyst in the right kidney. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic bilateral nephron sparing surgery was performed and there was no serious postoperative renal dysfunction. Pathological and immunohistochemical diagnoses of both tumors were chromophobe cell renal carcinoma. The patient has been doing well without any evidence of recurrence or metastasis for 6 months.