AIM: This report gives a comprehensive overview of ultrasonography of splenic abnormalities. Certain ultrasonic features are also discussed with pathologic correlation.METHODS: We review the typical ultrasonic charact...AIM: This report gives a comprehensive overview of ultrasonography of splenic abnormalities. Certain ultrasonic features are also discussed with pathologic correlation.METHODS: We review the typical ultrasonic characteristics of a wide range of splenic lesions, illustrating them with images obtained in our institution from 2000 to 2003.One hundred and three patients (47 men, 56 women),with a mean age of 54 years (range 9-92 years), were found to have an abnormal ultrasonic pattern of spleen.RESULTS: We describe the ultrasonic features of various splenic lesions such as accessory spleen, splenomegaly,cysts, cavernous hemangiomas, lymphomas, abscesses,metastatic tumors, splenic infarctions, hematomas, and rupture, based on traditional gray-scale and color Doppler sonography.CONCLUSION: Ultrasound is a widely available, noninvasive,and useful means of diagnosing splenic abnormalities. A combination of ultrasonic characteristics and clinical data may provide an accurate diagnosis. If the US appearance alone is not enough, US may also be used to guide biopsy of suspicious lesions.展开更多
To investigate the association of specific ultrasonography features identified during the diagnosis of early pregnancy loss(EPL)and abnormal karyotype.This was a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in accord...To investigate the association of specific ultrasonography features identified during the diagnosis of early pregnancy loss(EPL)and abnormal karyotype.This was a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in accordance with PRISMA criteria.We searched PubMed,Cochrane and Ovid MEDLINE from 1977 to Jan 2017 to identify the articles that described EPL with karyotype and ultrasonography features.Risk differences were pooled to estimate the chromosomal abnormality rates in ultrasonography features,including pre-embryonic,enlarged yolk sac(YS),short crown rump length(CRL),small gestational sac(GS),symmetrical arrested growth embryo,or gestational sac with only a YS.Quality assessment of included studies was performed using Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE)checklists for Observational Studies(2007 version).Thirteen studies were included in the meta-analysis.Chromosomal abnormality was more likely to occur in embryonic EPL and enlarged YS.On the other hand,short CRL,small GS,symmetrical arrested growth embryo,or gestational sac with only a YS,were not associated with an increased risk of fetal chromosomal abnormality.Ultrasonography features at the time of diagnosis of EPL have limited predictive value of fetal chromosomal abnormality.展开更多
Background Evaluation of fetal central nervous system (CNS) agenesis by ultrasonography (US) is frequently limited, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has its own advantages and is gaining popularity in displa...Background Evaluation of fetal central nervous system (CNS) agenesis by ultrasonography (US) is frequently limited, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has its own advantages and is gaining popularity in displaying suspected fetal anomalies. The purpose of this study was to explore the value of MRI in detecting fetal CNS agenesls. Methods Thirty-four women (aged from 22 to 35 years, average 27 years) with complicated pregnancies (16-- 39 weeks of gestation, average 30 weeks) were examined with a 1.5 T superconductive MR unit within 24 hours after ultrasonography. Half-Fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo (HASTE) T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) sequence were performed in all patients, and fast low angle shot (FLASH) T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) sequence were applied sequentially in seven of them. Comparison of the results was made between the MRI and US findings as well as autopsy or postnatal follow-up MRI findings. Results The gyms, sulcus, corpus callosum, thalamus, cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord of fetus were shown more clearly on T2-weighted MR images than on T1-weighted MR images. MRI corrected the diagnosis of US in 10 cases (10/34, 29.41%) and the diagnosis was missed only in 1 case (1/34, 2.94%). Conclusion MRI has advantages to US in detecting fetal CNS anomalies and is a supplement to US in complicated pregnancies.展开更多
Objective: Observe and correlate the funneling of upper cervical canal by ultrasound and likelihood of cervical incompetence and premature delivery in twin pregnancy. Materials and methods: Retrospective study in twin...Objective: Observe and correlate the funneling of upper cervical canal by ultrasound and likelihood of cervical incompetence and premature delivery in twin pregnancy. Materials and methods: Retrospective study in twin pregnancies deliveries in 1997, in king Faisal specialist hospital and research center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 67 twin pregnancies underwent routine ultrasound for fetal assessment, when the cervix closed, long;and short, funneling. The time of ultrasound was divided in three groups by gestational age: from 18 to 22 weeks;from 22 to 26 weeks and from 26 to 30 weeks. The gestational age at delivery was our outcome parameter and subdivided the patients in 4 groups, group 1: patients delivered before 24 weeks (n = 4);group 2: delivered between 24 and 34 weeks (n = 16);group 3: delivered between 34 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days (n = 18);and group 4: delivered with gestational age equal or above 37 weeks (n = 29). The data was analyzed statistically using Pearson chi square method and p value below 0.05 was considered significant. Results: There was no significant difference among the 4 subgroups in maternal age, body mass index, parity, previous history of preterm delivery or presence of urinary/vaginal infection in actual pregnancy. There was stronger history of mid trimester abortion in patients delivered before 34 weeks of gestational age. Considering the cervical sonographic findings, the diagnosis of funneling between 18 - 22 weeks was higher among the group delivered before 34 weeks of gestational age (1 and 2) comparing to other groups (3 and 4) with p value equal to 0.016. The finding in ultrasound justifies the results of higher aggressive management in patients from groups 1 and 2 comparing with groups 3 and 4;admission to hospital (p = 0.007);emergency cerclage (p = 0.04), complete hospital bed rest (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Cervical assessment during routine ultrasound in twins pregnancy seems to be useful for prediction of preterm delivery and counseling the patient without risk factors regarding cervical cerclage. Because of restricted number of patients, especially group 1 (11 = 4), we suggest further study with bigger sample and prospective trial for valued conclusion.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the ultrasonographic charateristics and the diagnostic value in placental implantation abnormality (PIA) with transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, and improve the rate of diagnosis accuracy in the...Objective: To evaluate the ultrasonographic charateristics and the diagnostic value in placental implantation abnormality (PIA) with transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, and improve the rate of diagnosis accuracy in the prenatal and postnatal of PIA with transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, for early diagnosis and treatment, to avoid hysterectomy caused by fatal bleeding. Methods: There were 61 cases complicated with PIA by operation and pathologically confirmed in our hospital. 33 cases were prenatal PIA, and 28 cases were postnatal PIA. The sonographic characteristics of PIA were summarized, the sensitivity and false negative rate of transabdominal Doppler ultrasound were analyzed with the results of surgical and pathological diagnosis. Results: In the images of prenatal PIA, the incidence of abundant blood flow signals in muscular layer of the placenta was the highest, which could reached 85.7%, followed by placenta 'vortex' and placenta previa;placental remnants were major sonographic performance in postnatal PIA, the incidence rate was 100%, followed by abundant blood flow signals in muscular layer of the placenta and disappeared boundary between myometrium and placenta. 14 cases could be diagnosed as prenatal PIA accurately by transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, the sensitivity was 42.4%, and the false negative rate was 57.6%. 21 cases could be diagnosed as postnatal PIA accurately by transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, the sensitivity was 75.0%, and the false negative rate was 25.0%. Conclusions: The specificity was low in prenatal PIA by transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, but the false negative rate was high. If necessary, the diagnostic accuracy could be improved combined with MRI. The specificity was much higher in postnatal PIA, and the false negative rate was low. The ultrasonography of PIA has some certain characteristics, we should strengthen the consciousness of the diagnosis in PIA, especially in the prenatal PIA, and improve the auxiliary diagnosis.展开更多
Fish embryos are widely used as models in toxicology,drug development,and human disease research because of their high sensitivity,observability,and operability,providing the basis for an in-depth understanding of the...Fish embryos are widely used as models in toxicology,drug development,and human disease research because of their high sensitivity,observability,and operability,providing the basis for an in-depth understanding of the embryogenesis.Increasing studies have indicated that birth defects are hereditary.In this study,we used Oryzias melastigma as a model to conduct a study of 185-day embryogenesis and observed self-induced non-pathological abnormal embryogenesis.O.melastigma experienced pre-puberty stage,adolescence stage,and senescence stage,and individuals produced up to 102 eggs per day.However,the fecundity was markedly reduced during the senescent stage.During the active egg and blastodisc stages,pseudo-fertilization and pseudo-blastocysts were observed.During cleavage at the 4-to 32-cell stages,we observed blastomeres separation or dislocation.Excessively separated blastomeres formed double blastoderms,eventually resulting in conjoined twins.During the blastula stage,we observed abnormally increased cell volume,narrowed and elongated blastocysts,and abnormally coated blastoderms.At the organogenesis stage,we observed abnormal numbers of Kupff er’s vesicles and conjoined twins.Abnormality in the location and number of oil droplets were observed in various development stages.Abnormal development was more commonly observed in fertilized eggs produced by broodstock in pre-puberty or senescence stages,which is probably related to the age of fish and the egg quality.This study can provide the materials for comparative analysis in toxicological and molecular studies of O.melastigma,and may provide evidence for other economic fish that produce sticky eggs.展开更多
BACKGROUND Umbilical artery thrombosis(UAT)is extremely uncommon and leads to adverse perinatal outcomes.Hypercoagulation of blood in pregnant women is suspected to be an important risk for UAT.Ultrasound is an effect...BACKGROUND Umbilical artery thrombosis(UAT)is extremely uncommon and leads to adverse perinatal outcomes.Hypercoagulation of blood in pregnant women is suspected to be an important risk for UAT.Ultrasound is an effective way to detect thrombosis.The mother can monitor her own fetal health using ultrasound,which enables her to take preventative action in case of emergency.AIM To investigate ultrasonic blood signal after UAT in the umbilical artery,and evaluate the relationship between hypercoagulability and UAT.METHODS We described a case of a newly formed UAT with markedly altered ultrasonic indices of umbilical artery blood flow,and retrospectively studied it with 18 UAT patients confirmed by histopathology from October 2019 and March 2023 in Xiamen Women and Children's Hospital.Patients’information was collected from medical archives,including maternal clinical data,neonatal outcomes,pathological findings and ultrasonic indices of umbilical artery blood flow,such as systolic-diastolic duration ratio(S/D),resistance index(RI),pulsatility index(PI)and peak systolic velocity(PSV).Ultrasound and coagulation indices were analyzed with matched samples t-test and Wilcoxon rank sum test using the statistical packages in R(version 4.2.1)including car(version 3.1-0)and stats(version 4.2.1),and visualized by ggplot2 package(version 3.3.6).RESULTS A patient with normal findings in second and third-trimester routine ultrasound scan developed UAT with severe changes in ultrasonic indices of umbilical artery blood flow(within 2.5th of reference ranges)in a short period of time.Statistical analysis of umbilical artery blood flow ultrasound indices for 19 patients with UAT showed that the decrease in S/D,RI,and PI and increase of PSV during the disease process was greater than that of non-UAT.All 18 patients delivered in our hospital showed characteristic manifestations of UAT on histological examination after delivery,most of which(16/18)showed umbilical cord abnormalities,with 15 umbilical cord torsion and 1 pseudoknot.Coagulation parameters were not significantly changed in UAT patients compared with normal pregnancy women.CONCLUSION Significant changes in ultrasound indicators after UAT were demonstrated.PSV can play important roles in the diagnosis of UAT.Hypercoagulability alone is not sufficient for the occurrence of UAT.展开更多
独眼畸形通常由于胚胎两眼原基未完全分离或者前脑中部发育障碍,导致两侧原始视泡向中线融合引发,是前脑无裂畸形相关面部畸形中最严重的一种表现。报告1例妊娠16周独眼畸形死胎病例,该例孕妇妊娠14+3周时行胎儿颈后透明层检查发现头颅...独眼畸形通常由于胚胎两眼原基未完全分离或者前脑中部发育障碍,导致两侧原始视泡向中线融合引发,是前脑无裂畸形相关面部畸形中最严重的一种表现。报告1例妊娠16周独眼畸形死胎病例,该例孕妇妊娠14+3周时行胎儿颈后透明层检查发现头颅内异常液性暗区,妊娠终止后引产儿面部可见单眼眶及其上方的前额鼻肉柱,经基因组拷贝数变异测序(copy number variation sequencing,CNV-seq)分析发现染色体三倍体变异、嵌合比约32%的X染色体嵌合重复以及嵌合比约32%的Y染色体嵌合缺失。独眼畸形的病因具有异质性,目前其发病机制尚未明确,妊娠期影像学检查和产前诊断为常用检查方法,在诊断后应尽早终止妊娠,减轻孕妇身心损害及社会医疗经济负担。展开更多
文摘AIM: This report gives a comprehensive overview of ultrasonography of splenic abnormalities. Certain ultrasonic features are also discussed with pathologic correlation.METHODS: We review the typical ultrasonic characteristics of a wide range of splenic lesions, illustrating them with images obtained in our institution from 2000 to 2003.One hundred and three patients (47 men, 56 women),with a mean age of 54 years (range 9-92 years), were found to have an abnormal ultrasonic pattern of spleen.RESULTS: We describe the ultrasonic features of various splenic lesions such as accessory spleen, splenomegaly,cysts, cavernous hemangiomas, lymphomas, abscesses,metastatic tumors, splenic infarctions, hematomas, and rupture, based on traditional gray-scale and color Doppler sonography.CONCLUSION: Ultrasound is a widely available, noninvasive,and useful means of diagnosing splenic abnormalities. A combination of ultrasonic characteristics and clinical data may provide an accurate diagnosis. If the US appearance alone is not enough, US may also be used to guide biopsy of suspicious lesions.
文摘To investigate the association of specific ultrasonography features identified during the diagnosis of early pregnancy loss(EPL)and abnormal karyotype.This was a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in accordance with PRISMA criteria.We searched PubMed,Cochrane and Ovid MEDLINE from 1977 to Jan 2017 to identify the articles that described EPL with karyotype and ultrasonography features.Risk differences were pooled to estimate the chromosomal abnormality rates in ultrasonography features,including pre-embryonic,enlarged yolk sac(YS),short crown rump length(CRL),small gestational sac(GS),symmetrical arrested growth embryo,or gestational sac with only a YS.Quality assessment of included studies was performed using Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE)checklists for Observational Studies(2007 version).Thirteen studies were included in the meta-analysis.Chromosomal abnormality was more likely to occur in embryonic EPL and enlarged YS.On the other hand,short CRL,small GS,symmetrical arrested growth embryo,or gestational sac with only a YS,were not associated with an increased risk of fetal chromosomal abnormality.Ultrasonography features at the time of diagnosis of EPL have limited predictive value of fetal chromosomal abnormality.
文摘Background Evaluation of fetal central nervous system (CNS) agenesis by ultrasonography (US) is frequently limited, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has its own advantages and is gaining popularity in displaying suspected fetal anomalies. The purpose of this study was to explore the value of MRI in detecting fetal CNS agenesls. Methods Thirty-four women (aged from 22 to 35 years, average 27 years) with complicated pregnancies (16-- 39 weeks of gestation, average 30 weeks) were examined with a 1.5 T superconductive MR unit within 24 hours after ultrasonography. Half-Fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo (HASTE) T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) sequence were performed in all patients, and fast low angle shot (FLASH) T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) sequence were applied sequentially in seven of them. Comparison of the results was made between the MRI and US findings as well as autopsy or postnatal follow-up MRI findings. Results The gyms, sulcus, corpus callosum, thalamus, cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord of fetus were shown more clearly on T2-weighted MR images than on T1-weighted MR images. MRI corrected the diagnosis of US in 10 cases (10/34, 29.41%) and the diagnosis was missed only in 1 case (1/34, 2.94%). Conclusion MRI has advantages to US in detecting fetal CNS anomalies and is a supplement to US in complicated pregnancies.
文摘Objective: Observe and correlate the funneling of upper cervical canal by ultrasound and likelihood of cervical incompetence and premature delivery in twin pregnancy. Materials and methods: Retrospective study in twin pregnancies deliveries in 1997, in king Faisal specialist hospital and research center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 67 twin pregnancies underwent routine ultrasound for fetal assessment, when the cervix closed, long;and short, funneling. The time of ultrasound was divided in three groups by gestational age: from 18 to 22 weeks;from 22 to 26 weeks and from 26 to 30 weeks. The gestational age at delivery was our outcome parameter and subdivided the patients in 4 groups, group 1: patients delivered before 24 weeks (n = 4);group 2: delivered between 24 and 34 weeks (n = 16);group 3: delivered between 34 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days (n = 18);and group 4: delivered with gestational age equal or above 37 weeks (n = 29). The data was analyzed statistically using Pearson chi square method and p value below 0.05 was considered significant. Results: There was no significant difference among the 4 subgroups in maternal age, body mass index, parity, previous history of preterm delivery or presence of urinary/vaginal infection in actual pregnancy. There was stronger history of mid trimester abortion in patients delivered before 34 weeks of gestational age. Considering the cervical sonographic findings, the diagnosis of funneling between 18 - 22 weeks was higher among the group delivered before 34 weeks of gestational age (1 and 2) comparing to other groups (3 and 4) with p value equal to 0.016. The finding in ultrasound justifies the results of higher aggressive management in patients from groups 1 and 2 comparing with groups 3 and 4;admission to hospital (p = 0.007);emergency cerclage (p = 0.04), complete hospital bed rest (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Cervical assessment during routine ultrasound in twins pregnancy seems to be useful for prediction of preterm delivery and counseling the patient without risk factors regarding cervical cerclage. Because of restricted number of patients, especially group 1 (11 = 4), we suggest further study with bigger sample and prospective trial for valued conclusion.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the ultrasonographic charateristics and the diagnostic value in placental implantation abnormality (PIA) with transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, and improve the rate of diagnosis accuracy in the prenatal and postnatal of PIA with transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, for early diagnosis and treatment, to avoid hysterectomy caused by fatal bleeding. Methods: There were 61 cases complicated with PIA by operation and pathologically confirmed in our hospital. 33 cases were prenatal PIA, and 28 cases were postnatal PIA. The sonographic characteristics of PIA were summarized, the sensitivity and false negative rate of transabdominal Doppler ultrasound were analyzed with the results of surgical and pathological diagnosis. Results: In the images of prenatal PIA, the incidence of abundant blood flow signals in muscular layer of the placenta was the highest, which could reached 85.7%, followed by placenta 'vortex' and placenta previa;placental remnants were major sonographic performance in postnatal PIA, the incidence rate was 100%, followed by abundant blood flow signals in muscular layer of the placenta and disappeared boundary between myometrium and placenta. 14 cases could be diagnosed as prenatal PIA accurately by transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, the sensitivity was 42.4%, and the false negative rate was 57.6%. 21 cases could be diagnosed as postnatal PIA accurately by transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, the sensitivity was 75.0%, and the false negative rate was 25.0%. Conclusions: The specificity was low in prenatal PIA by transabdominal Doppler ultrasound, but the false negative rate was high. If necessary, the diagnostic accuracy could be improved combined with MRI. The specificity was much higher in postnatal PIA, and the false negative rate was low. The ultrasonography of PIA has some certain characteristics, we should strengthen the consciousness of the diagnosis in PIA, especially in the prenatal PIA, and improve the auxiliary diagnosis.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1406406)the Science and Technology Program of Yantai(Nos.2018SFBF084,2019ZDCX018)。
文摘Fish embryos are widely used as models in toxicology,drug development,and human disease research because of their high sensitivity,observability,and operability,providing the basis for an in-depth understanding of the embryogenesis.Increasing studies have indicated that birth defects are hereditary.In this study,we used Oryzias melastigma as a model to conduct a study of 185-day embryogenesis and observed self-induced non-pathological abnormal embryogenesis.O.melastigma experienced pre-puberty stage,adolescence stage,and senescence stage,and individuals produced up to 102 eggs per day.However,the fecundity was markedly reduced during the senescent stage.During the active egg and blastodisc stages,pseudo-fertilization and pseudo-blastocysts were observed.During cleavage at the 4-to 32-cell stages,we observed blastomeres separation or dislocation.Excessively separated blastomeres formed double blastoderms,eventually resulting in conjoined twins.During the blastula stage,we observed abnormally increased cell volume,narrowed and elongated blastocysts,and abnormally coated blastoderms.At the organogenesis stage,we observed abnormal numbers of Kupff er’s vesicles and conjoined twins.Abnormality in the location and number of oil droplets were observed in various development stages.Abnormal development was more commonly observed in fertilized eggs produced by broodstock in pre-puberty or senescence stages,which is probably related to the age of fish and the egg quality.This study can provide the materials for comparative analysis in toxicological and molecular studies of O.melastigma,and may provide evidence for other economic fish that produce sticky eggs.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen,No.3502Z202373120and National Key R&D Program of China,No.2022YFF0606301.
文摘BACKGROUND Umbilical artery thrombosis(UAT)is extremely uncommon and leads to adverse perinatal outcomes.Hypercoagulation of blood in pregnant women is suspected to be an important risk for UAT.Ultrasound is an effective way to detect thrombosis.The mother can monitor her own fetal health using ultrasound,which enables her to take preventative action in case of emergency.AIM To investigate ultrasonic blood signal after UAT in the umbilical artery,and evaluate the relationship between hypercoagulability and UAT.METHODS We described a case of a newly formed UAT with markedly altered ultrasonic indices of umbilical artery blood flow,and retrospectively studied it with 18 UAT patients confirmed by histopathology from October 2019 and March 2023 in Xiamen Women and Children's Hospital.Patients’information was collected from medical archives,including maternal clinical data,neonatal outcomes,pathological findings and ultrasonic indices of umbilical artery blood flow,such as systolic-diastolic duration ratio(S/D),resistance index(RI),pulsatility index(PI)and peak systolic velocity(PSV).Ultrasound and coagulation indices were analyzed with matched samples t-test and Wilcoxon rank sum test using the statistical packages in R(version 4.2.1)including car(version 3.1-0)and stats(version 4.2.1),and visualized by ggplot2 package(version 3.3.6).RESULTS A patient with normal findings in second and third-trimester routine ultrasound scan developed UAT with severe changes in ultrasonic indices of umbilical artery blood flow(within 2.5th of reference ranges)in a short period of time.Statistical analysis of umbilical artery blood flow ultrasound indices for 19 patients with UAT showed that the decrease in S/D,RI,and PI and increase of PSV during the disease process was greater than that of non-UAT.All 18 patients delivered in our hospital showed characteristic manifestations of UAT on histological examination after delivery,most of which(16/18)showed umbilical cord abnormalities,with 15 umbilical cord torsion and 1 pseudoknot.Coagulation parameters were not significantly changed in UAT patients compared with normal pregnancy women.CONCLUSION Significant changes in ultrasound indicators after UAT were demonstrated.PSV can play important roles in the diagnosis of UAT.Hypercoagulability alone is not sufficient for the occurrence of UAT.
文摘独眼畸形通常由于胚胎两眼原基未完全分离或者前脑中部发育障碍,导致两侧原始视泡向中线融合引发,是前脑无裂畸形相关面部畸形中最严重的一种表现。报告1例妊娠16周独眼畸形死胎病例,该例孕妇妊娠14+3周时行胎儿颈后透明层检查发现头颅内异常液性暗区,妊娠终止后引产儿面部可见单眼眶及其上方的前额鼻肉柱,经基因组拷贝数变异测序(copy number variation sequencing,CNV-seq)分析发现染色体三倍体变异、嵌合比约32%的X染色体嵌合重复以及嵌合比约32%的Y染色体嵌合缺失。独眼畸形的病因具有异质性,目前其发病机制尚未明确,妊娠期影像学检查和产前诊断为常用检查方法,在诊断后应尽早终止妊娠,减轻孕妇身心损害及社会医疗经济负担。