Endoscopic ultrasonography-related diagnostic accuracy and clinical significance on small rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms

This research aimed to examine the diagnostic accuracy and clinical significance of endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)in the context of small rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms(NENs).A total of 108 patients with rectal subepithelial lesions(SELs)with a diameter of<20 mm were included in the analysis.The diagnosis and depth assessment of EUS was compared to the histology findings.The prevalence of NENs in rectal SELs was 78.7%(85/108).The sensitivity of EUS in detecting rectal NENs was 98.9%(84/85),while the specificity was 52.2%(12/23).Overall,the diagnostic accuracy of EUS in identifying rectal NENs was 88.9%(96/108).The overall accuracy rate for EUS in assessing the depth of invasion in rectal NENs was 92.9%(78/84).Therefore,EUS demonstrates reasonable diagnostic accuracy in detecting small rectal NENs,with good sensitivity but inferior specificity.EUS may also assist physicians in assessing the depth of invasion in small rectal NENs before endoscopic excision.

Diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms

AIM:To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms(NENs)and the differential diagnosis of rectal NENs from other subepithelial lesions(SELs).METHODS:The study group consisted of 36 consecutive patients with rectal NENs histopathologically diagnosed using biopsy and/or resected specimens.The control group consisted of 31 patients with homochronous rectal non-NEN SELs confirmed by pathology.Epithelial lesions such as cancer and adenoma were excluded from this study.One EUS expert blinded to the histological results reviewed the ultrasonic images.The size,original layer,echoic intensity and homogeneity of the lesions and the perifocal structures were investigated.The single EUS diagnosis recorded by the EUS expert was compared with the histological results.RESULTS:All NENs were located at the rectum 2-10 cm from the anus and appeared as nodular(n=12),round(n=19)or egg-shaped(n=5)lesions with a hypoechoic(n=7)or intermediate(n=29)echo pattern and a distinct border.Tumors ranged in size from 2.3 to 13.7 mm,with an average size of 6.8 mm.Homogeneous echogenicity was seen in all tumors except three.Apart from three patients(stage T2 in two and stage T3 in one),the tumors were located in the second and/or third wall layer without involvement of the fourth and fifth layers.In the patients with stage T1 disease,the tumors were located in the second wall layer only in seven cases,the third wall layer only in two cases,and both the second and third wall layers in27 cases.Approximately 94.4%(34/36)of rectal NENs were diagnosed correctly by EUS,and 74.2%(23/31)of other rectal SELs were classified correctly as nonNENs.Eight cases of other SELs were misdiagnosed as NENs,including two cases of inflammatory lesions and one case each of gastrointestinal tumor,endometriosis,metastatic tumor,lymphoma,neurilemmoma,and hemangioma.The positive predictive value of EUS for rectal NENs was 80.9%(34/42),the negative predictive value was 92.0%(23/25),and the diagnostic accuracy was85.1%.CONCLUSION:EUS has satisfactory diagnostic accuracy for rectal NENs with good sensitivity,but unfavorable specificity,making the differential diagnosis of NENs from other SELs challenging.

Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection for neoplasms in the pyloric ring of the stomach: Four case reports

BACKGROUND Tumors located in the pylorus are technically more complex to resect by endoscopic resection,as the anatomical characteristics of this region can affect the adequate assessment of margins and performance of the procedure.We reported the results of underwater endoscopic mucosal resection(UEMR)of benign mucosal neoplasms located in the pyloric ring.CASE SUMMARY This case series describes 4 patients with 4 mucosal neoplasms located in the pyloric ring.The diameter of each neoplasm was less than 15 mm.We performed UEMR for the lesions.Water immersion enabled slight floating of the lesions,resulting in easy identification.We achieved en bloc resection with a snare and electrosurgical unit.All procedure were performed within 3 min without adverse events.Pathologic examination showed low-grade dysplasia with clear resection margins in one case and hyperplastic polyps in three cases.CONCLUSION UEMR can be an effective and safe treatment method for neoplasms in the gastric pyloric ring.

Metastatic stomach lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy:A case report

BACKGROUND Pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma(PLELC)is a rare type of nonsmall-cell lung cancer.Stomach lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma(LELC)metastasis secondary to PLELC has not been reported recently.CASE SUMMARY A 64-year-old female was admitted to our hospital for a regular gastroscopy examination with a 6-year history of surgical resection for left PLELC.Positron emission tomography/computed tomography suggested high accumulation of 18F-fludeoxyglucose in the gastric cardia region.Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy confirmed a large mass at the stomach fundus.Immunohistochemistry(IHC)of the biopsy suggested metastatic stomach LELC.Proximal gastrectomy showed that this 6.5 cm×5.0 cm mass was located in the stomach fundus near the cardia.Histopathological examination showed a poorly differentiated carcinoma with prominent lymphoplasmacytic infiltration.IHC demonstrated that the tumor was positive for CK(AE1/AE3),p63,p40,p53,Ki-67(70%),and EGFR(3+)and negative for CK7,CK20,Her2,and CD10.In situ hybridization analysis showed positive staining Epstein-Barr virus-encoded RNA.Tumor programmed cell death ligand 1(PD-L1)expression score was 98%,and the combined positive score was 100,with no evidence of microsatellite instability.Thus,the patient was unequivocally diagnosed with metastatic stomach LELC secondary to pulmonary LELC.After discharge,this patient underwent PD-1 inhibitor treatment(toripalimab,240 mg)every 3 wk for ten cycles,and she has had no tumor recurrence.CONCLUSION For gastric LELC metastasis,PD-1 inhibitor therapy could become a new therapeutic approach,though there is still no evidence from large data sets to support this.

Experimental study on effect of recombinant human growth hormone combined with chemotherapy on stomach neoplasms implanted in nude mice

Objective: To investigate the effect of different doses of recombined growth hormone (rhGH) on stomach neo- plasms implanted in nude mice, and its efficacy in combining with chemotherapy (flurouracil, 5-FU). Methods: Human stom- ach neoplasms model was established in nude mice. The nude mice were divided into control group, moderate-dose of rhGH group, low-dose rhGH group, 5-FU group, moderate-dose rhGH/5-FU group, and low-dose rhGH/5-FU group. The results of each group were observed after ten days. Results: After therapy, the body mass of rhGH groups was significantly increased compared with control group (P<0.05), the body mass of rhGH/5-FU groups was significantly increased compared with 5-FU group (P<0.05), but it was no significant difference between rhGH/5-FU groups and control group (P>0.05). The average tumor mass and volume of rhGH groups were not significantly increased compared with control group (P>0.05), but they were significantly reduced in 5-FU group and rhGH/5-FU groups (P<0.05). They were no significant difference between rhGH/5- FU groups and 5-FU group (P>0.05). After treatment, the percentages of S, G0/G1 and G2/M phases and proliferation index (PI) were not significantly changed in rhGH groups compared with control group (P>0.05), and the same with rhGH/5-FU groups compared with 5-FU group (P>0.05). The difference caused by dose of rhGH was not significant. Conclusion: rhGH enhances body mass, does not stimulate tumor growth, and has no adverse effects on tumor bearing nude mice. Combined with flurouracil, rhGH does not influence the efficacy of chemotherapy, and has no effect on tumor cell cycle kinetics.

Contrast-enhanced ultrasonographic findings of serum amyloid A-positive hepatocellular neoplasm: Does hepatocellular adenoma arise in cirrhotic liver?

Hepatocellular adenoma(HCA) was recently classified into four pathological subtypes. There have been few studies describing the findings of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS) of each type. Our case concerns a 78-year-old man who had undergone routine medical check-ups for hepatitis C for 11 years. Abdominal ultrasonography showed a 28 mm, hypo-echoic mass in the segment 4 of the liver. His integrating amount of drinking was 670 kg convert into ethanol. CEUS with Sonazoid demonstrated mild uniform hypo-enhancement with inflow of microbubbles from the periphery of the tumor in the arterial phase, and heterogeneously hypo-enhancement in the post vascular phase. Because the mass increased in size within 3 mo, a well differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma was suspected, and hepatic resection was performed. Microscopic findings showed homogeneous cell proliferation with low grade atypia, infiltration of inflammatory cells, ductular reactions, fatty deposit in part, and sinusoidal dilation. Immunohistochemistry revealed geographic positive for serum amyloid A(SAA), focal positive for glutaminesynthetase, diffuse and strong positive for C-reactive protein, and positive for liver-type fatty acid binding protein. These pathological features corresponded to that of an inflammatory HCA. However, we could not make a clear diagnosis, because HCAs were defined as not to arise in cirrhotic liver. Finally, this tumor was diagnosed as a SAA positive hepatocellular neoplasm.

Systematic review of ablative therapy for the treatment of renal allograft neoplasms

BACKGROUND To date,there are no guidelines on the treatment of solid neoplasms in the transplanted kidney.Historically,allograft nephrectomy has been considered the only reasonable option.More recently,nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) and ablative therapy (AT) have been proposed as alternative procedures in selected cases.AIM To review outcomes of AT for the treatment of renal allograft tumours.METHODS We conducted a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2009 Checklist.PubMed was searched in March 2019 without time restrictions for all papers reporting on radiofrequency ablation (RFA),cryoablation (CA),microwave ablation (MWA),high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU),and irreversible electroporation (IRE) of solid tumours of the kidney allograft.Only original manuscripts describing actual cases and edited in English were considered.All relevant articles were accessed in full text.Additional searches included all pertinent references.Selected studies were also assessed for methodological quality using a tool based on a modification of the Newcastle Ottawa scale.Data on recipient characteristics,transplant characteristics,disease characteristics,treatment protocols,and treatment outcomes were extracted and analysed.Given the nature and the quality of the studies available (mostly retrospective case reports and small retrospective uncontrolled case series),a descriptive summary was provided.RESULTS Twenty-eight relevant studies were selected describing a total of 100 AT procedures in 92 patients.Recipient age at diagnosis ranged from 21 to 71 years whereas time from transplant to diagnosis ranged from 0.1 to 312 mo.Most of the neoplasms were asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally during imaging carried out for screening purposes or for other clinical reasons.Preferred diagnostic modality was Doppler-ultrasound scan followed by computed tomography scan,and magnetic resonance imaging.Main tumour types were: papillary renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and clear cell RCC.Maximal tumour diameter ranged from 5 to 55 mm.The vast majority of neoplasms were T1a N0 M0 with only 2 lesions staged T1b N0 M0.Neoplasms were managed by RFA (n = 78),CA (n = 15),MWA (n = 3),HIFU (n = 3),and IRE (n = 1).Overall,3 episodes of primary treatment failure were reported.A single case of recurrence was identified.Follow-up ranged from 1 to 81 mo.No cancer-related deaths were observed.Complication rate was extremely low (mostly < 10%).Graft function remained stable in the majority of recipients.Due to the limited sample size,no clear benefit of a single procedure over the other ones could be demonstrated.CONCLUSION AT for renal allograft neoplasms represents a promising alternative to radical nephrectomy and NSS in carefully selected patients.Properly designed clinical trials are needed to validate this therapeutic approach.

Localized type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis superimposed upon preexisting intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms

A 70-year-old woman was found to have 2 cystic lesions in the head of the pancreas on abdominal ultrasonography during a routine medical examination.Endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed multilocular cysts in the head of the pancreas without dilation of the main pancreatic duct.The patient was followed-up semiannually with imaging studies for suspected branch duct-type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(IPMN).At 3 years after initial presentation,hypoechoic lesions were observed around each pancreatic cyst by EUS.Diffusion-weighted imaging showed high-intensity regions corresponding to these lesions.Therefore,a diagnosis of invasive carcinoma derived from IPMN could not be excluded,and subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed.The macroscopic examination of the surgical specimen showed whitish solid masses in the head of the pancreas,with multilocular cysts within each mass.Microscopically,each solid mass consisted of inflammatory cells such as lymphocytes and plasma cells.Furthermore,immunochemical staining revealed immunoglobulin G4-positive cells,and many obliterating phlebitides were observed.The cysts consisted of mucus-producing epithelial cells and showed a papillary growth pattern.Based on these findings,we diagnosed multiple localized type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis occurring only in the vicinity of the branch ducttype IPMN.

Differential diagnosis of benign and malignant branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm using contrastenhanced endoscopic ultrasonography

AIM: To elucidate the role of contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasonography(CE-EUS) in the diagnosis of branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(BD-IPMN).METHODS: A total of 50 patients diagnosed with BDIPMN by computed tomography(CT) and endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS) at our institute were included in this study. CE-EUS was performed when mural lesions were detected by EUS. The diagnostic accuracy for identifying mural nodules(MNs) was evaluated by CT, EUS, and EUS combined with CE-EUS. In the patients who underwent resection, the accuracy of measuring MN height with each imaging modality was compared. The cut-off values to diagnose malignant BD-IPMNs based on MN height for each imaging modality were determined using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.RESULTS: Fifteen patients were diagnosed with BD-IPMN with MNs and underwent resection. The remaining 35 patients were diagnosed with BD-IPMN without MNs and underwent follow-up monitoring. The pathological findings revealed 14 cases with MNs and one case without. The accuracy for diagnosing MNs was 92% using CT and 72% using EUS; the diagnostic accuracy increased to 98% when EUS and CE-EUS were combined. The accuracy for measuring MN height significantly improved when using CE-EUS compared with using CT or EUS(median measurement error value, CT: 3.3 mm vs CE-EUS: 0.6 mm, P < 0.05; EUS: 2.1 mm vs CE-EUS: 0.6 mm, P < 0.01). A cut-off value of 8.8 mm for MN height as measured by CE-EUS improved the accuracy of diagnosing malignant BDIPMN to 93%. CONCLUSION: Using CE-EUS to measure MN height provides a highly accurate method for differentiating benign from malignant BD-IPMN.

Long-term growth of intrahepatic papillary neoplasms: A case report

BACKGROUND Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is a type of tumor that presents in the intra- or extrahepatic bile ducts. Cystic-type intrahepatic IPNB often mimics simple liver cysts, making the diagnosis difficult. Because the growth of IPNB is slow, careful follow-up and timely therapeutic intervention is recommended. There are few reports with a follow-up period longer than a decade;thus, we report the case of a patient with an IPNB that grew for over 13 years. CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old man was diagnosed, 13 years prior with a cystic hepatic tumor with abnormal imaging findings. The targeted tumor biopsy results showed no malignancy. Biannual follow-up examinations were performed because of the potential for malignancy. The cystic lesions showed gradual enlargement over 11 years and a 4 mm papillary proliferation appeared on the cyst wall, which is compatible with IPNB. The tumor was observed for another 2 years because of the patient’s wishes. The imaging findings showed enlargement to 8 mm and a new 9 mm papillary proliferation of the cystic tumor. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography showed hyperenhancement during the arterial phase in both cyst walls, indicating intraductal tumor progression in both tumors. Thus, liver segment 8 subsegmentectomy was performed. The pathological findings indicated that the tumors contained mucin, and high-grade atypia was observed in the papillary lesions, showing IPNB.CONCLUSION The development of IPNB should be monitored in patients with cystic lesions and ultrasonography are useful tool for the evaluation.

Pancreatic cancer screening in patients with presumed branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms

Because delayed diagnosis is one of the causes of poor prognosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC), early detection is a key for overall improvement of prognosis. Towards this end, periodic screening is recommended for individuals considered high-risk for PDAC. Advances in diagnostic imaging modalities have increased the frequency of incidental findings of pancreatic cysts,including the intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(IPMN)-a major risk factor of PDAC, having 1% annual prevalence of concomitance with IPMN.Proper retainment of patients with IPMN and regular follow-up by routine imaging examination will likely improve early detection and better prognosis of PDAC. Unfortunately, current guidelines only address management of PDAC derived from IPMN and overlook PDAC concomitant with IPMN. Screening of patients with IPMN, by endoscopic ultrasonography(currently the most reliable modality for detecting small PDAC), may facilitate early detection of both IPMNderived and-concomitant PDAC. Prospective studies to evaluate the usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography in screening of IPMN-concomitant PDAC will also help in determining the optimal surveillance strategy for more widespread applications.

Proton pump inhibitors and stomach neoplasm

This study aimed to explore the relationship between proton pump inhibitors(PPIs)and gastric tumors and determine the reasons behind these connections.We reviewed studies on PPIs and stomach tumors.We explored the relationship between PPIs and different types of gastric neoplasms according to the classification of gastric neoplasms.Long-term use of PPIs is associated with stomach infection,high gastrin levels,and rebound acid hypersecretion,which are directly or indirectly related to the development of gastric neoplasms.PPIs can increase the risk of gastric fundal polyps.Further evidence is needed to prove that it can increase the risk of gastric cancer.

Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas

Objective To analyze the clinical and ultrasonographic imaging features of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(IPMN) of the pancreas.Methods Twelve patients with IPMN underwent surgery between May 2005 and December 2008,including 4(33.3%) with adenoma and 8(66.7%) with adenocarcinoma.IPMN was classified preoperatively into 3 types based on sonographic findings of different sites:main duct,branch duct,and combined type.All clinical presentations and ultrasonographic findings of those patients were reviewed and the correlation between ultrasonographic findings and histopathological results was analyzed.Results There were 9 men and 3 women with a mean age of 60.1±9.6 years(range,32-73).Of all the 12 patients with IPMN,9(75.0%) had experienced some symptoms of epigastric discomfort and/or pain as well as backache;7 cases were with medical history of acute pancreatitis,5 cases with diabetes,4 cases with elevated CA19-9,and 2 cases with steatorrhea.All lesions of IPMN have been revealed by transabdominal ultrasonography.The mean diameters of the lesions were 1.4±0.8 cm(range,0.5-2.0) and 6.3±6.0 cm(range,2.0-20.0) in adenomas and adenocarcinomas,respectively.And the mean diameters of the main duct in adenomas and adenocarcinomas were 1.0±0.8 cm and 1.6±1.0 cm,respectively.Among the 4 adnomas,3(75.0%) cases were classified as branch type based on sonographic findings,and 2 were demonstrated as mural nodules in which no color signals was detected.Among the 8 adenocarcinomas,5(62.5%) cases were classified as main duct type,and 3(37.5%) as combined type.In 7 of the 8 adenocarcinomas,mural nodules were detected within the dilated ducts or cysts of the lesions in which color flow signals were detected.Conclusions Transabdominal ultrasonography can reveal the pancreatic cystic lesions of IPMN as well as dilated pancreatic ducts.Some characteristics should be noticed as suggesting the possibility of malignancy:clinical symptoms of pancreatic insufficiency,large tumor size,and mural nodules with color Doppler flow signals.Transabdominal ultrasonography could be a useful tool to help diagnose and make appropriate management of IPMN.

Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma of the stomach:A rare case report

BACKGROUND Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma(EES)is a rare and highly malignant small round cell tumor associated with a poor clinical outcome.Ewing sarcoma(ES)involving the stomach is an uncommon presentation and can be easily confused with other small round cell tumors.We herein present a rare case of ES involving the gastric area.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of gastric ES in a 19-year-old female patient who initially presented with a complaint of a tender epigastric mass for 5 d.Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography revealed a soft-tissue-density mass with a diameter of 8.5 cm between the liver and stomach;the mass was connected to the gastric antrum.Then,the mass was surgically excised completely.Upon histopathological,immunophenotype and molecular analysis,the mass was identified to be a primary gastric ES.CONCLUSION EES is an aggressive tumor with poor prognosis.Therefore,early diagnosis and timely intervention are essential for a good prognosis.It is imperative for us to raise awareness about this rare tumor.Surgical resection is still the best treatment option.

经腹超声引导下经皮穿刺活检对内镜超声引导下穿刺活检诊断胰腺肿瘤的补充价值

目的 观察经腹超声引导下经皮穿刺活检对内镜超声(EUS)引导下穿刺活检诊断胰腺肿瘤的补充价值。方法 回顾性分析30例因EUS引导下穿刺活检诊断结果不满意(未见肿瘤细胞20例、可见异常细胞但无法明确诊断10例)而接受经腹超声引导下经皮穿刺活检的胰腺肿瘤患者,评价后者的补充诊断价值。结果 20例EUS引导下穿刺活检未见肿瘤细胞患者中,经腹超声引导下穿刺活检明确诊断11例肿瘤及其病理类型,7例可见异常细胞但未能明确诊断,2例仍未见肿瘤细胞;10例EUS引导下穿刺结果无法明确诊断患者中,经腹超声引导下穿刺活检明确诊断9例肿瘤及其病理类型,1例为非典型细胞。结论 经腹超声引导下经皮穿刺活检对EUS引导下穿刺活检诊断胰腺肿瘤具有较高补充价值。

超声人工智能辅助诊断系统用于甲状腺髓样癌

目的 以甲状腺乳头状癌(PTC)为对照,对比超声甲状腺人工智能(AI)辅助诊断系统(AI辅助诊断系统)与不同年资超声医师诊断甲状腺髓样癌(MTC)的效果。方法 纳入经病理证实的63枚MTC、70枚PTC和62枚良性结节。以AI辅助诊断系统分析并识别结节,将恶性概率值≥0.40者诊断为恶性结节;由高、中及初级职称医师各1名利用我国甲状腺影像报告和数据系统(C-TIRADS)对甲状腺结节进行分类;对比两种方法诊断MTC及PTC的效能。结果 AI辅助诊断系统诊断MTC和PTC的敏感度、特异度、阳性预测值、阴性预测值、准确率及曲线下面积(AUC)均低于3名医师;高、中级职称医师与AI辅助诊断系统诊断MTC和PTC的AUC差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.01),初级职称医师与AI辅助诊断系统AUC差异均无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。AI辅助诊断系统诊断MTC的敏感度、特异度、阳性预测值、阴性预测值、准确率及AUC均低于其诊断PTC,但AUC差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 超声甲状腺AI辅助诊断系统诊断MTC效能较高。

高频超声在乳腺乳头腺瘤中的诊断价值

目的:探讨高频超声在乳腺乳头腺瘤(NA)中的诊断价值。方法:回顾性分析2012年1月-2022年12月我院55例经病理确诊为乳腺NA的术前超声表现,观察病变部位、内部回声、形态、边界、血流信号、与周边的毗邻关系,以及有无伴随其他乳腺病变。结果:NA超声表现呈现多样化,超声声像图分为:①结节型18例(32.7%):乳头内或乳头根部结节,结节直径3.7~22mm,实性低回声17例,囊实性1例,边界清,椭圆形,血流不丰富;②乳头肿大型16例(29.1%):乳头肿大、回声减低伴丰富血流;③中央导管扩张型7例(12.7%):中央区导管扩张,内径约2.0~4.5mm;④无特殊表现型14例(25.5%)。单纯NA组36例,NA伴良性病变组14例,NA伴恶性病变组5例。NA伴恶性病变组年龄>50岁(60%)明显多于单纯NA组(16.7%),差异具有统计学意义(P=0.028)。结论:NA可单独发生,也可与良性病变或恶性病变伴发,高频超声可显示NA的典型声像图特征,为临床诊疗提供影像学支持。

附睾多发炎性肌纤维母细胞瘤一例

附睾炎性肌纤维母细胞瘤(inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor,IMT)国内外仅报道数例,并且都是单发的肿瘤。报告1例附睾多发性IMT病例,患者自行发现右侧阴囊内肿物1年,肿物进行性增大。超声检查提示右侧阴囊内多发实性结节,行右侧阴囊探查术+肿物切除术,术中发现右侧附睾多发类圆形质韧肿物,术后肿物病理证实为IMT,术后随访6个月,未见肿物复发。通过回顾相关文献,认为附睾IMT与发生在附睾的其他肿物临床症状类似,术前一般难以诊断,该肿瘤会进行性增大,有低度恶性潜能,故建议手术切除肿物,术后患者无需特殊治疗,一般不会复发,但需定期复查。

基于超声特征的列线图模型鉴别诊断膀胱隆起样病变良恶性的价值

目的构建基于超声特征的列线图模型,探讨其鉴别诊断良、恶性膀胱隆起样病变的价值。资料与方法回顾性分析2016年1月—2022年1月四川省人民医院经手术病理证实的膀胱隆起样病变538例(良性84例,恶性454例)的超声资料,对膀胱病变超声特征(病灶部位、数目、最大径线、回声、形态、基底、钙化、彩色多普勒血流显像信号)及患者简要临床指标(性别、年龄、泌尿系恶性肿瘤史、肉眼血尿)行Logistic单因素及多因素回归分析,筛选出独立预测因子,并构建预测模型。通过Bootstrap重抽样进行内部验证。绘制受试者工作特征曲线、校正曲线、临床决策曲线评估模型。结果单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,性别(OR=1.822,P=0.038)、年龄(OR=1.044,P=0.000)、病灶部位(OR=0.359,P=0.000)、血流信号(OR=2.052,P=0.007)是预测恶性膀胱隆起样病变的独立因素,基于单因素结果构建的列线图预测模型的曲线下面积为0.780,敏感度为72.91%,特异度为71.43%,准确度为72.68%。校正曲线显示模型的一致性较好。临床决策曲线显示临床净获益良好。结论基于超声特征和简要临床指标构建的列线图模型鉴别诊断良、恶性膀胱隆起样病变具有较高的准确度和潜在的临床应用价值。

超声造影联合剪切波弹性成像技术对肝脏良恶性肿瘤诊断价值的Meta分析

目的 研究超声造影(CEUS)联合剪切波弹性成像(SWE)对肝脏肿瘤的诊断价值。方法 本研究根据PRISMA指南完成,PROSPERO注册号:CRD42023491288。检索Pub Med、Embase、Cochrane Library、中国知网、维普、万方数据库关于CEUS联合SWE诊断肝脏肿瘤的文献,检索时限为2000年1月—2023年10月,经筛选共纳入12篇文献,包含1 328例患者。以QUADAS-2工具对纳入的文献进行质量评估。采用Stata 15.0软件计算合并灵敏度、特异度、阳性似然比、阴性似然比、诊断比值比及异质性,绘制综合受试者工作特征曲线(SROC)并计算曲线下面积(AUC)。结果 纳入病例中,包含病灶1 457个,其中恶性病灶764个,良性病灶693个,阳性率为52.44%,阴性率为47.56%,计算得到合并灵敏度、特异度、阳性似然比、阴性似然比、诊断比值比分别为0.94(95%CI:0.91~0.96)、0.92(95%CI:0.87~0.95)、12.00(95%CI:7.40~19.40)、0.06(95%CI:0.04~0.10)、191(95%CI:87~417),异质性检验结果为Q=54.78,df=11.00,P<0.001,I2=79.92%,95%CI:69.18%~90.66%,AUC为0.98。结论 CEUS联合SWE技术对于肝脏良恶性肿瘤具有较高的诊断价值,值得临床推广使用。