• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제9권9호
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• pp.1150-1159
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 지오데식 동적 윤곽선 모델을 이용하여 뇌실 영역을 검출하기 위하여 기존의 에지지시함수를 대신한 영역 기반의 곡선진행억제 함수를 제안하였다. 제안한 곡선 진행 억제 함수는 뇌실 영역의 검출에 매우 효과적이었으며, 이 함수는 MRI 영상에서 밝게 나타나는 뇌실 영역의 평균 밝기를 기반으로 한다. 본 논문에서는 제안한 방법이 기존의 방법보다 뇌실 영역을 잘 검출할 수 있음을 다양한 척도를 이용하여 수치적으로 비교하였다. 실제 정상과 뇌종양에 의한 뇌질환 영상에 적용시켜 뇌실 검출 과정을 시각적으로 비교하여 우수성을 검증하였다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제10권9호
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• pp.1117-1124
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 MRI 뇌 영상에서 뇌실 영역을 검출하기 위하여 자동적으로 임계치를 설정하는 방법을 제안하였다. 웨이브릿 변환 후 수평 및 수직 신호의 상세 신호 크기를 이용하여 물체의 윤곽선에서 상세신호의 크기 평균을 의미하는 에지 선예도를 계산하였다. 영역 성장을 위한 임계치를 반복적으로 증가시켜 에지 선예도가 최대일 때 최적 임계치를 설정하여 뇌실 영역을 검출하였다. 본 논문에서는 제안한 방법과 지오데식 동적 윤곽선 모델을 수치적으로 비교하였으며, 실제 MRI 뇌영상에 적용시켜 제안한 알고리즘의 유효성을 검증하였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.467-470
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• 2006

Primary intracranial hemangiopericytoma is rare and resemble meningioma on imaging study. It shows meningeal attachment, and is usually isointense with gray matter on T1-weighted MR image with heterogeneous enhancement and prominent vascular flow voids on T2-weighted image. Cystic type of hemangiopericytoma is very rare and only 3 cases have been reported in the literature which arised in the middle fossa, cerebellum, and occipital area. Ventricular hemangiopericytomas were reported in 9 cases, and all of them were solid type. Authors experienced a peculiar case of cystic hemangiopericytoma in the 3rd ventricle and report it with review of the literature.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.643-646
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• 2016

Chordoid glioma of the third ventricle is a rare and challenging tumor to surgery because of its unique anatomical location and its close juxtaposition to the neurovascular structures and hypothalamus. The authors report a case of chordoid glioma of the third ventricle in a 43-year-old woman, who presented with headache and somnolence. The tumor was approached by endoscopic transnasal technique with a favorable result. Histopathologic examination disclosed a neoplastic tissue composed of eosinophilic epithelioid cells, mucinous, periodic acid Schiff-diastase positive, extracellular matrix, and scattered lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates. The best treatment option remains controversial. Customarily, the surgical route to remove chordoid glioma is transcranial; however, the undersurface of the optic chiasm and optic nerves preclude an adequate surgical visualization. In contrast, an expanded endoscopic transnasal approach provides a direct midline corridor to this region without any brain retraction.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.227-231
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• 2011

This study was undertaken to assess the lateral ventricle, which was some portion of brain and related to congenital anomalies, from 1, 2, 4, and 8 months of age in healthy micropigs. They were induced general anesthesia and performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a 0.3 Tesla magnet. Each age group was evaluated by three subjects such as lateral ventricular volume, ventricular volume ratio and asymmetry. T1 weighted transverse images were acquired for calculation of lateral ventricular and corresponding brain parenchyma areas. The ratio of bilateral ventricle areas used to analyze the asymmetry. The mean ventricular volumes of each month were $676.74{\pm}25.58mm^3$ (1 month-old), $630.64{\pm}143.84mm^3$ (2 month-old), $992.12{\pm}106.03mm^3$ (4 month-old) and $1172.62{\pm}237.57mm^3$ (8 month-old), respectively. The ventricular volume ratio was the smallest at 2 month-old and re-increased from that age. The ratio was significantly different between 2 month-old and other age groups (p < 0.05). The value of bilateral area ratio showed within 1.5 in all experimental animals. Consequently the lateral ventricle showed a positive correlation with aging and symmetric shapes in both sides. The developmental pattern of the lateral ventricle provides basic data in micropigs as an experimental animal model for physiological and neurosurgical approach.

• 대한치매학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.95-106
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• 2024

Background and Purpose: Ventricle enlargement has been implicated in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We studied the relationship between ventricular size and cognitive function in patients with AD. We focused on the effect of the initial ventricle size on the rate of cognitive decline in patients with AD. Methods: A retrospective analysis of probable clinical AD participants with more than 2 magnetic resonance imaging images was performed. To measure ventricle size, we used visual rating scales of (1) Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) score and (2) conventional linear measurement method. Results: Increased clinical dementia rating (CDR) was correlated with a decreased Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score, and increased medial temporal lobe atrophy (MTLA) and global ventricle size (p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.021, respectively). There was a significant correlation between the change in cognitive function in the group (70%-100%ile) with a large initial ventricle size (p=0.021 for ∆CDR, p=0.01 for ∆MMSE), while the median ventricle size (30%-70%ile) showed correlation with other brain structural changes (MTLA, frontal atrophy [FA], and white matter) (p=0.036 for initial MTLA, p=0.034 for FA). Conclusions: In this study, the initial ventricle size may be a potential new imaging biomarker for initial cognitive function and clinical progression in AD. We found a relationship between the initial ventricle size and initial AD-related brain structural biomarkers.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권2호
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• pp.325-330
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• 2022

Various grading systems and surgical techniques have been developed for the treatment of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH); however, little attention has been paid to the fourth ventricle hematoma. Nonetheless, hemorrhagic dilation of the fourth ventricle may lead to catastrophic consequences for patients with massive IVH. We present two cases of massive IVH accompanied by massive fourth ventricle hematoma which was successfully removed with combination of suboccipital craniotomy for fourth ventricle hematoma and intraventricular fibrinolysis for supratentorial hematoma.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.224-227
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• 2007

Chordoid glioma is a rare primary brain tumor of the third ventricle, and was recently characterized as a novel tumor entity. Typical radiological features of chordoid gliomas include; a solid, round-to-ovoid, well-circumscribed, contrast-enhancing mass of the hypothalamus and anterior third ventricle. Despite being classified as WHO grade 2, the third ventricular chordoid glioma has been reported to have a poor clinical outcome because of its anatomical location. The authors report a case of chordoid glioma of the third ventricle in a 48-year-old man with unusual radiological features of cystic component and ill defined circumscription.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.684-687
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• 2000

Primary anaplastic oligodendroglioma in brain stem is extremely rare. The authors present a case of a anaplastic oligodendroglioma arising from pons. A 29 year-old male patient was admitted because of cranial nerve palsy and visual disturbance. Neurological examination revealed bilateral sixth and left seventh cranial nerve plasies. Near-total resection of tumor mass was performed through midline suboccipital appraoch. Tumor was not related with choroid plexus and major vessels but it was firmly attached to the fourth ventricle floor. Tumor was considered to be arised from the tegmental portion of pons, growing dorsally into the 4th ventricle. Hitopathological exmination revealed primary anaplastic oligodendroglioma. Postoperative course was uneventful. The authors believe that this type of tumor with dorsally growing pattern can be successfully resected without major neurological deficit.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.826-831
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• 2000

The major indication of endoscope in neurosurgical field is intraventricular procedures. Recently, it can be used selectively in the intraaxial mass lesion associated cavity. For example, cystic mass, with liquefied necrosis, and blood clot can be approached with this technique. The authors present its usage in brain abscess ruptured into lateral ventricle. The neuroendoscope was introduced into abscess cavity through stereotactic guidance, the pus was then removed through continuous irrigation and suction under direct video visualization. The intraventricular pus was also cleaned through gentle, direct endoscopic irrigation and suction. The postoperative clinical course was uneventful. Brief overview is given for this intraaxial neuroendoscopic procedure.