Crucial computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of fallopian tubal tuberculosis for diagnosis: a retrospective study of 26 cases.

Background: Fallopian tubal tuberculosis (FTTB), which typically presents with non-specific clinical symptoms and mimics ovarian malignancies clinically and radiologically, often affects young reproductive females and can lead to infertility if not promptly managed. Early diagnosis by imaging modalities is crucial for initiating timely anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) treatment. Currently, comprehensive radiological descriptions of this relatively rare disease are limited.

The Value of Survivin Gene and Proliferation of Hepatocytes in Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Background: The prospective surveillance programs on patients with liver diseases based on repeat ultrasound examinations of liver and serum α-fetoprotein (AFP) detection were reported having the probability of finding hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at its early stage, but it is time-consuming and not cost-effective. To improve the effectiveness and cost-effective of HCC surveillance program, close monitoring has been focused on patients with liver cirrhosis who have particularly high risk of HCC development. It has been found that high liver cell proliferation is a reliable predictor of HCC development, and survivin is a new gene with the role of suppressing apoptosis which has been studied mostly over the past few years.