Synovial osteochondromatosis is a rare, benign condition of unknown etiology in which the synovium undergoes metaplasia, leading to cartilaginous nodules that ultimately break free, mineralize, and even ossify. The mo...Synovial osteochondromatosis is a rare, benign condition of unknown etiology in which the synovium undergoes metaplasia, leading to cartilaginous nodules that ultimately break free, mineralize, and even ossify. The most commonly involved joint is the knee. Typically, radiographs can be diagnostic and mineralized nodules are pathognomonic. In as many as one-third of cases, however, no calcification or ossification of the cartilage occurs in the early stage of the disease because mineralization is time-dependent. In such cases, gadolinium-enhanced MRI can be useful. Unmineralized nodules are typically peripherally enhanced because they are attached to and derive a vascular supply from the synovium. We experienced an unmineralized case of synovial osteochondromatosis of the right knee joint, in which imaging diagnosis was difficult. Neither calcification nor ossification was observed, but all nodules were released from the synovium as loose bodies and there was no vascular supply. Therefore, MRI did not show a typical appearance. These findings suggest that synovial osteochondromatosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in a case in which unmineralized loose bodies without a synovial lesion are found in an imaging examination.展开更多
Intra-articular ganglion of the knee is uncommon and it shows non-specific symptoms. In this report, we present for a treatment of the ganglion arising from the PCL and the mechanism of pain. The case is a 33-year-old...Intra-articular ganglion of the knee is uncommon and it shows non-specific symptoms. In this report, we present for a treatment of the ganglion arising from the PCL and the mechanism of pain. The case is a 33-year-old male with pain in his left knee. On presentation, he had no history of locking or giving way of the knee, but had pain on standing. At the first medical examination, the range of motion of his knee was full, with no loss of extension, and there was no effusion or swelling, but the terminal knee flexion was painful. McMurray’s test was negative, and the collateral and cruciate ligaments were clinically stable. On MRI, ganglion cysts droved from PCL appear as well-defined cystic multiloculated masses. The patient underwent arthroscopy through the standard anteromedial and anterolateral portals. Consequently, it was diagnosed as a ganglion cyst. The pain disappeared completely after the surgery and neither PCL ganglion nor symptoms recurred up to 9 months post-surgery. The intra-articular ganglion of the knee often is asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. But the reports of ganglion cysts of the knee have been increasing with the increasing availability and use of MRI. We considered that the mechanism of the pain due to ganglion in the cruciate ligament was stimulation of the synovial nerve terminal. One key point for consideration in this study is that arthroscopy should be performed through posterior portal to observe the whole of the PCL and ganglion cysts because it was difficult to observe both the PCL and ganglion cysts with anterior portal. While arthroscopy did not confirm continuity of the ACL and meniscus, it was considered that the ganglion cysts developed in the PCL because of the continuity with the PCL.展开更多
Background: Hematoma in the rectus sheath is not common but if happens it will become major bleeding. Sometimes anticoaglation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) causes the hematoma in the rectus sheath. Case Report: A 74-...Background: Hematoma in the rectus sheath is not common but if happens it will become major bleeding. Sometimes anticoaglation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) causes the hematoma in the rectus sheath. Case Report: A 74-year-old female patient after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to osteoarthritis. Postoperation, residual DVT was noted in the right soleus vein on ultrasonography of the veins of the lower limbs. Anticoaglation was started 7.5 mg/day Arixtra for treatment of DVT. Anticoaglation was administered throughout rehabilitation, and abdominal pain developed on postoperative day 9. Since respiratory distress developed on day 10, then thoracoabdominal contrast CT was performed. Although no PE was observed, a hematoma was detected in the rectus sheath, and it perforated into the abdominal cavity. The hemoglobin level was reduced by about 4 g/dL, and the patient was admitted to the ICU. Surgical treatment was not performed, anticoagulant treatment was discontinued, and conservative treatment was administered. During management in the ICU, a total of 24 units of red blood cells were transfused. Conclusions: Rectus sheath hematoma should be in mind of surgeons during differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain especially in patients receiving anticoagulants. Early recognition can be of great importance for patients’ recovery, preventing from severe complications. Management is usually supportive although surgical intervention in some patients should be considered.展开更多
We report the case of a 51-year-old female with rapid neurological deterioration as an initial presentation of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Paraplegia occurred suddenly after a 4-day history of weakness and numbness of th...We report the case of a 51-year-old female with rapid neurological deterioration as an initial presentation of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Paraplegia occurred suddenly after a 4-day history of weakness and numbness of the lower extremity. MRI revealed a dorsal epidural mass from T10 to T11 that compressed the spinal cord. There was neither bone destruction nor a paravertebral mass. Emergency decompressive laminectomy and tumor resection were performed. Histological analysis of the surgical specimen indicated diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The clinical stage was IV on CT and complete remission was achieved by subsequent chemotherapy. Spinal cord compression occurs in the course of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 0.1% - 6.5% of cases, but this situation usually develops in the late phase with bone destruction and/or a paravertebral mass. Cord compression and especially the severe symptoms such as paraplegia are rare as the initial presentation of lymphoma.展开更多
To investigate the effect of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons on PAHs （polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons） formation, numerical analysis using detailed reaction mechanism is performed. For the carbon black produced ...To investigate the effect of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons on PAHs （polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons） formation, numerical analysis using detailed reaction mechanism is performed. For the carbon black produced by benzene feedstock, three kinds of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons （acetylene, diacetylene, and vinylacetylene） are added. The detailed reaction mechanism which is proposed by Wang and Frenklach is consisted by 527 reactions and 99 chemical species. The formations of PAHs and nuclei are promoted by unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons addition. There exits optimal benzene/acetylene ratio （XA/XB = 0.50）, benzene/diacetylene mixture ratio （XD/XB = 0.60）, benzene/vinyl-acetylene mixture ratio （XV/XB = 0.25）. The formation of nuclei is most promoted by acetylene addition, and the benzene/acetylene mixture ratio is 0.50.展开更多
The gonarthrosis with congenital dislocation of the patella is rare condition. This paper will report about total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the valgus knee with bilateral congenital dislocation of the patella. A 52-...The gonarthrosis with congenital dislocation of the patella is rare condition. This paper will report about total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the valgus knee with bilateral congenital dislocation of the patella. A 52-year-old woman presented to our hospital with progressive pain in bilateral knees. Both knee showed severe valgus deformity and lateral dislocation of the patella. Anteroposterior weight-bearing radiographs showed osteoarthritic changes in the lateral compartment with 7 valgus deformity at the right and 15 at the left. A bilateral TKA with cruciate retained components (NAKASHIMA FINE) was performed. Good tracking of the patella was achieved by using a lateral parapatellar approach and vastus medialis plication. There are no normative guidelines of operative procedure about TKA for osteoarthritis of valgus knee with congenital dislocation of the patella. With some referencing to current literature, strategies to good patella tracking are discussed.展开更多
To better understand the fusion mechanism of heated carbon black, heat treatment is conducted for carbon black produced by benzene pyrolysis. The effects of （a） heating time, （b） heating temperature and （c） heat...To better understand the fusion mechanism of heated carbon black, heat treatment is conducted for carbon black produced by benzene pyrolysis. The effects of （a） heating time, （b） heating temperature and （c） heating rate on the aggregate shape and mean primary particle diameter of the carbon black are investigated using TEM （transmission electron microscopy）. The mean primary particle diameter does not change significantly when carbon black is heat treated. For short heating times and low heating temperatures, the aggregate shapes become simple when compared with those of non-heated carbon black, and shapes become complex with an increase in the heating time. Also, for low heating rates, the aggregate shapes become significantly simple when compared with those of non-heated carbon black. The results of this study suggest that sintering between primary particles is promoted under relatively low heating temperatures, and Ostwald ripening among aggregates is promoted under relatively high heating temperatures.展开更多
文摘Synovial osteochondromatosis is a rare, benign condition of unknown etiology in which the synovium undergoes metaplasia, leading to cartilaginous nodules that ultimately break free, mineralize, and even ossify. The most commonly involved joint is the knee. Typically, radiographs can be diagnostic and mineralized nodules are pathognomonic. In as many as one-third of cases, however, no calcification or ossification of the cartilage occurs in the early stage of the disease because mineralization is time-dependent. In such cases, gadolinium-enhanced MRI can be useful. Unmineralized nodules are typically peripherally enhanced because they are attached to and derive a vascular supply from the synovium. We experienced an unmineralized case of synovial osteochondromatosis of the right knee joint, in which imaging diagnosis was difficult. Neither calcification nor ossification was observed, but all nodules were released from the synovium as loose bodies and there was no vascular supply. Therefore, MRI did not show a typical appearance. These findings suggest that synovial osteochondromatosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in a case in which unmineralized loose bodies without a synovial lesion are found in an imaging examination.
文摘Intra-articular ganglion of the knee is uncommon and it shows non-specific symptoms. In this report, we present for a treatment of the ganglion arising from the PCL and the mechanism of pain. The case is a 33-year-old male with pain in his left knee. On presentation, he had no history of locking or giving way of the knee, but had pain on standing. At the first medical examination, the range of motion of his knee was full, with no loss of extension, and there was no effusion or swelling, but the terminal knee flexion was painful. McMurray’s test was negative, and the collateral and cruciate ligaments were clinically stable. On MRI, ganglion cysts droved from PCL appear as well-defined cystic multiloculated masses. The patient underwent arthroscopy through the standard anteromedial and anterolateral portals. Consequently, it was diagnosed as a ganglion cyst. The pain disappeared completely after the surgery and neither PCL ganglion nor symptoms recurred up to 9 months post-surgery. The intra-articular ganglion of the knee often is asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. But the reports of ganglion cysts of the knee have been increasing with the increasing availability and use of MRI. We considered that the mechanism of the pain due to ganglion in the cruciate ligament was stimulation of the synovial nerve terminal. One key point for consideration in this study is that arthroscopy should be performed through posterior portal to observe the whole of the PCL and ganglion cysts because it was difficult to observe both the PCL and ganglion cysts with anterior portal. While arthroscopy did not confirm continuity of the ACL and meniscus, it was considered that the ganglion cysts developed in the PCL because of the continuity with the PCL.
文摘Background: Hematoma in the rectus sheath is not common but if happens it will become major bleeding. Sometimes anticoaglation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) causes the hematoma in the rectus sheath. Case Report: A 74-year-old female patient after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to osteoarthritis. Postoperation, residual DVT was noted in the right soleus vein on ultrasonography of the veins of the lower limbs. Anticoaglation was started 7.5 mg/day Arixtra for treatment of DVT. Anticoaglation was administered throughout rehabilitation, and abdominal pain developed on postoperative day 9. Since respiratory distress developed on day 10, then thoracoabdominal contrast CT was performed. Although no PE was observed, a hematoma was detected in the rectus sheath, and it perforated into the abdominal cavity. The hemoglobin level was reduced by about 4 g/dL, and the patient was admitted to the ICU. Surgical treatment was not performed, anticoagulant treatment was discontinued, and conservative treatment was administered. During management in the ICU, a total of 24 units of red blood cells were transfused. Conclusions: Rectus sheath hematoma should be in mind of surgeons during differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain especially in patients receiving anticoagulants. Early recognition can be of great importance for patients’ recovery, preventing from severe complications. Management is usually supportive although surgical intervention in some patients should be considered.
文摘We report the case of a 51-year-old female with rapid neurological deterioration as an initial presentation of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Paraplegia occurred suddenly after a 4-day history of weakness and numbness of the lower extremity. MRI revealed a dorsal epidural mass from T10 to T11 that compressed the spinal cord. There was neither bone destruction nor a paravertebral mass. Emergency decompressive laminectomy and tumor resection were performed. Histological analysis of the surgical specimen indicated diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The clinical stage was IV on CT and complete remission was achieved by subsequent chemotherapy. Spinal cord compression occurs in the course of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 0.1% - 6.5% of cases, but this situation usually develops in the late phase with bone destruction and/or a paravertebral mass. Cord compression and especially the severe symptoms such as paraplegia are rare as the initial presentation of lymphoma.
文摘To investigate the effect of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons on PAHs （polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons） formation, numerical analysis using detailed reaction mechanism is performed. For the carbon black produced by benzene feedstock, three kinds of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons （acetylene, diacetylene, and vinylacetylene） are added. The detailed reaction mechanism which is proposed by Wang and Frenklach is consisted by 527 reactions and 99 chemical species. The formations of PAHs and nuclei are promoted by unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons addition. There exits optimal benzene/acetylene ratio （XA/XB = 0.50）, benzene/diacetylene mixture ratio （XD/XB = 0.60）, benzene/vinyl-acetylene mixture ratio （XV/XB = 0.25）. The formation of nuclei is most promoted by acetylene addition, and the benzene/acetylene mixture ratio is 0.50.
文摘The gonarthrosis with congenital dislocation of the patella is rare condition. This paper will report about total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the valgus knee with bilateral congenital dislocation of the patella. A 52-year-old woman presented to our hospital with progressive pain in bilateral knees. Both knee showed severe valgus deformity and lateral dislocation of the patella. Anteroposterior weight-bearing radiographs showed osteoarthritic changes in the lateral compartment with 7 valgus deformity at the right and 15 at the left. A bilateral TKA with cruciate retained components (NAKASHIMA FINE) was performed. Good tracking of the patella was achieved by using a lateral parapatellar approach and vastus medialis plication. There are no normative guidelines of operative procedure about TKA for osteoarthritis of valgus knee with congenital dislocation of the patella. With some referencing to current literature, strategies to good patella tracking are discussed.
文摘To better understand the fusion mechanism of heated carbon black, heat treatment is conducted for carbon black produced by benzene pyrolysis. The effects of （a） heating time, （b） heating temperature and （c） heating rate on the aggregate shape and mean primary particle diameter of the carbon black are investigated using TEM （transmission electron microscopy）. The mean primary particle diameter does not change significantly when carbon black is heat treated. For short heating times and low heating temperatures, the aggregate shapes become simple when compared with those of non-heated carbon black, and shapes become complex with an increase in the heating time. Also, for low heating rates, the aggregate shapes become significantly simple when compared with those of non-heated carbon black. The results of this study suggest that sintering between primary particles is promoted under relatively low heating temperatures, and Ostwald ripening among aggregates is promoted under relatively high heating temperatures.
