Articles: middle-aged.
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Review Case Reports
Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma in an 18-year-old male patient: A case report and literature review.
Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma (PSP) is a rare benign tumor of the lung, mostly presented in Asian middle-aged women. Initially, it was considered as a vascular origin tumor, but then research evidence showed that it was derived from natural epithelial tissue. On imaging, this tumor may be found as a solitary well-circumscribed lung parenchymal lesion, and is often located in juxtapleural or juxtafissural positions. On histopathology, it consists of cuboidal surface cells and stromal round cells, both of which are positive for thyroid transcription factor-1. Here we report a case of a young PSP male patient and review the relevant literature in order to improve our understanding of this disease. ⋯ PSP in a young man is really uncommon, and is confused with malignant tumors. A histopathological examination is considered as the diagnostic gold standard for this uncommon tumor. Surgery is the main treatment.
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Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is an uncommon subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). M3v phenotype is a less common presentation of APL and these patients usually present with leukocytosis and abnormal promyelocytes that are characterized by sparse granulation and are less likely to have faggot cells with multiple Auer rods. Distinguishing M3v phenotype from acute febrile illness can be challenging as the diagnosis relies on examination of peripheral smear. ⋯ Flow cytometry of the peripheral smear is key to diagnosis of suspected APL. One must maintain high suspicion for this life-threatening condition as early diagnosis saves lives.
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Pathological scar is the abnormal manifestation of skin fiber hyperplasia caused by the failure of normal healing after skin damage. At present, there are many clinical treatments for pathological scars. However, there is no cure for clinically effective pathological scars with high recurrence rate. In this study, we will use a combination of Chinese and western medicine treatment methods to evaluate the clinical efficacy and related indicators of young and middle-aged female patients who meet pathological scars, looking for an objective and effective treatment method for pathological scars. ⋯ This trial may provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine for patients with pathological scars.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common non-cancerous disease of the prostate and leads to lower urinary tract symptoms in middle-aged and elderly males. Fire needle therapy could improve the lower urinary tract symptoms associated with mild-moderate BPH in clinical practice. The aim of the present pilot study is to assess the preliminary effects of fire needle therapy on mild-moderate BPH. ⋯ The present study will provide evidence of the preliminary effects of fire needle therapy on mild-moderate BPH and indicate an optimal sample size for future studies.
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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a disabling joint disease with an increasingly prevalence among the older individuals. Tai Chi, one of the ancient meditative movements, has been recognized to have clinical benefits for KOA. We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tai Chi for patients with KOA through this systematic review. ⋯ This systematic review aims to present evidence for whether Tai Chi training is an effective intervention which can improve both physical condition and life quality in patients suffering KOA.