• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2020

Purpose: Duodenal atresia (DA) and atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) are well known ultrasonographic findings associated with Down syndrome. The risk of Down syndrome in fetuses with these anomalies has been reported as 30% to 40%. However, on the basis of our clinical experience, the risk of Down syndrome of DA may be lower in Korean population. To clarify this issue, we compared the risk of Down syndrome between cases with DA and AVSD. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of neonates who were confirmed as DA or AVSD by postnatal diagnosis. Postnatal diagnosis was made by surgery, postnatal echocardiography, or autopsy. Medical record was reviewed retrospectively. Results: A total of 213 neonates with DA or AVSD were included: 67 cases with DA and 146 cases with AVSD. The risk of Down syndrome was 4.5% (3/67) in DA vs. 29.5% (43/146) in AVSD. When confining analysis to those whose karyotyping were not performed during antenatal period, the risk of Down syndrome were 7.9% (3/38) in DA and 35.4% (35/99) in AVSD. Conclusion: The risk of Down syndrome in cases with DA was much lower in Korean population than previously reported risk in the literature. The significance of some antenatal sonographic markers for Down syndrome may be different according to ethnicity.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2008

Twenty years have passed since a prenatal screening for Down syndrome and neural tube defect was applied to obstetric field. The Quad test (AFP, hCG, uE3, Inhibin-A) of the second trimester and the combination test (PAPP-A, hCG, NT) of the first trimester became popular now. The recent trend of prenatal screening is to combine these two screening tests together in order to increase a detection rate of Down syndrome. Three types of screening methods are introduced as follows; integrated test, sequential test and contingent test. In addition to combination of each test, an incorporation of characteristic ultrasound findings of Down syndrome is suggested for its risk calculation. The absence of fetal nasal bone would be a very useful marker especially in the first trimester screening test. According to a change of way calculating risk of Down syndrome, obstetrician's role will be more increased not by passive participation, but by active participation using ultrasound in risk calculation.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.549-555
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• 2016

본 연구는 다운증후군 위험도의 예측을 위해 통합선별검사를 실시한 산모를 대상으로, 각 표지자의 유의성에 대한 평가를 하였다. 초음파로 측정한 NT 영상, 산모혈청 PAPP-A, AFP, uE3, hCG, 인히빈 A의 상관성을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 그 결과 NT, uE3, hCG, 인히빈 A와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<.001). ROC분석에서 인히빈 A의 AUC가 0.851로 다운증후군의 가장 큰 예측인자로 분석되었으며. cut-off value 1.33 MoM(민감도 87.5%, 특이도 71.5%)으로 결정되었다. 결론적으로 통합선별검사에서 인히빈 A가 다운증후군을 예측하는 가장 유용한 인자로 나타났다. 이에 각 표지자(parameter)들의 cut-off value를 바탕으로 통합선별검사의 단점을 보완한다면 다운증후군 선별의 독립적인 지표로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2019

Objective: Ligament laxity and hypotonia are characteristics of Down syndrome patients. The aim of this study was to compare the landing pattern between Down syndrome patients and typically developing subjects. To compare the landing pattern, variables related to ligament laxity and hypotonia i.e. vertical stiffness and lower extremities kinematics were investigated. Method: Five subjects with Down syndrome (age: $14.6{\pm}1.8years$, mass: $47.6{\pm}6.94kg$, height: $147.9{\pm}6.0cm$) and six able-bodied subjects (age: $13.2{\pm}0.4years$, mass: $54.7{\pm}6.7kg$, height: $160.1{\pm}9.8cm$) participated in this study. Results: The vertical displacement of the center of mass, vertical reaction force, leg stiffness and range of ankle angle range among Down syndrome patients were significantly different than typically developing group. The youth with Down's syndrome appeared to receive greater vertical impact force at landing than normal youth. Conclusion: The differences in the biomechanical characteristics suggest the delay in motor development among Down syndrome patients and an increased risk of injury to the lower extremity during movement execution such as drop landing.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.201-206
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• 1994

Down syndrome is one of the major chromosomal anomalies in Korea. To decrease incidence of Down syndrome, antenatal diagnosis is essential. At present, antenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome is done by karyotyping from chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, and cordocentsis. All these methods have some problems such as a risk of abortion, a long waiting time, difficulties in sampling, and so on. The aim of study was to confirm that PCR(Polymerase Chain Reaction) using D21S11 primer could be a diagnostic tool for Down syndrome. PCR using D21S11 primers with $^{32}P$ labeling at 5' end was done in 21 cases of DNA from 21 Trisomy and 20 cases of DNA from normal karyotype. PCR product was running for 10 hours on the 6% polyacrylamide gel under 1,000 V or for 8 hours under 1,500 V. After X-ray film exposure, it was read by densitometry. Normal group showed 1: 1 band or single band. 21 Trisomy group showed 1.3-2: 1 band or 2.3 times of density compared to normal single band or 3 bands. This method gave the result within 24 hours. It can be an useful diagnostic tool to detect 21 Trisomy antenatally, especially in late pregnancy, and in preimplantation diagnosis.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.314-320
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• 2021

최근 사회적으로 결혼연령이 높아짐에 따라 고령산모가 증가하면서 생화학적 표지물질을 이용한 다운증후군 선별검사는 산모들에게 필수적인 검사가 되었다. 다운증후군 임신을 진단하는 과정은 선별검사에서 고위험군으로 보고 되면 융모막 융모생검이나 양수검사 같은 침습적 검사를 통해 염색체 분석을 하는 단계로 진행이 되는데 이러한 확진검사는 비용이 많이 들고 태아손실의 위험도가 높다. 따라서 위험도는 낮고 다운증후군 발견율이 높은 선별검사를 선택하여 불필요한 침습적 검사를 줄여 산모와 태아의 위험도를 낮추는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구는 2018년 용인의 임상검사기관에 산전선별검사를 의뢰한 17세부터 46세까지 총 36,436명을 대상으로 triple test(185명), quad test(3,629명), integrated test(18,932명), sequential test(13,690명) 4가지 검사를 direct sandwich, indirect sandwich 기술을 이용한 Time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay 방법과 sandwich 방법을 이용한 면역측정 방법을 사용하여 35세 미만과 35세 이상 산모의 다운증후군 위험도를 분석하여 산모 연령이 증가함에 따른 양성률의 차이를 확인하였다. 검사결과 전체 산모의 다운증후군 고위험군은 triple test 36명, quad test 408명, integrated tset 1,441명, sequential test 924명 이었다. 이중 35세미만 산모의 고위험군은 triple test 7명(3.8%), quad test 141명(3.9%), integrated tset 644명(3.4%), sequential test 430명(3.4%)이었고, 35세이상 산모의 고위험군은 29명(15.7%), 267명(7.4%), 797명(4.2%), 494명(3.6%)으로 나타나 35세이상 산모가 훨씬 높은 고위험군을 나타내었다. 임상에 있어서 35세 미만과 35세 이상 산모의 위험도 분석을 한 연구는 국내외에 거의 희박하므로 본 연구는 향후 국내외의 많은 검사기관들과 예비 산모들에게 다운증후군 위험의 예방과 치료를 위한 매우 유용한 기초 자료가 될 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 2005

Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) and unconjugated estriol (uE3) were added to AFP to make what is commonly known as the Triple test. The Triple test combines results from these three tests and has been a standard screening procedure for several years. Recent studies have demonstrated the usefulness of adding inhibin-A to Down's syndrome risk assessment. The Quad test adds dimeric Inhibin-A (DIA) to the three other markers and uses the same computer program to calculate risk factors. Testing was performed between 14 and 21 weeks of gestation. Sample size were 648 samples and period of study was from 1, July, 2004 to 30, September, 2004. Used analytical methods for AFP, hCG and uE3 were radioimmunoassay (RIA) and dimeric inhibin A was enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Adding dimeric inhibin-A as a fourth marker to the standard triple test increases the detection rate from 62 % to 75 % with a false-positive rate of 5%. The DIA based Quad test has been shown to be the most effective second trimester screening test for Down's syndrome suitable for routine use. Increased DIA values are observed during normal pregnancy where a bimodal pattern response is seen. Values increase during the first trimester, decline after 14 weeks, and re-ascend between 17-25 weeks. Values for DIA may be additionally elevated during a Down's syndrome pregnancy. Dimeric inhibin A is a glycoprotein hormone made by the ovary and placenta. DIA levels are twice as high in Down's syndrome pregnancies. AFP, hCG, and uE3 levels vary with gestational age, and incorrect gestational dating will influence results. DIA levels do not vary substantially with gestational age, resulting in greater screening accuracy. Although the Quad test is an improvement over the Triple test, it is important to underscore the fact that a positive test on both should be done. Most women who initially screen positive will be found to be carrying normal babies when amniocentesis and definitive diagnostic chromosome analysis are done.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2018

다운증후군 환자는 일반적으로 구강 관리에 대한 인식과 수행능력의 부족으로 구강위생상태가 불량하며, 치아 상실의 위험이 높다. 또한 작고 불규칙한 치아, 부분 무치증의 구강 내 특징으로 보철 치료에 어려움이 있다. 본 증례는 다운증후군 환자에서 상악 무치악 부위의 임플란트 하이브리드 보철 치료에 대한 케이스를 보고하고자 한다. 최종보철물의 외형은 하악 잔존치와 인공치를 조화롭게 설정하여 결정하였고, 위생관리가 용이하도록 가공치부위를 수정하였다. 결과적으로 심미적, 기능적으로 만족스러운 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2023

Background: This study aimed to present the short- and midterm outcomes after complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC) repair using a single-patch technique. Methods: This study included 30 children who underwent surgical correction of the CAVC using a single-patch technique. Results: The median age of the patients was 5.7 months (interquartile range [IQR], 5.0-7.5 months), and 23 patients (76.7%) had type A CAVC. Fourteen patients (46.7%) were female and 17 (56.7%) had been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The in-hospital mortality rate was 0%. No deaths were observed during a median follow-up of 4 years (IQR, 3.5-5.0 years). Patients without Down syndrome were associated with late moderate mitral regurgitation (MR) (p=0.02). Late MR less than moderate degree was observed in 96.6%, 78.5%, and 50% of patients after 2, 4, and 5 years of follow-up, respectively, while late tricuspid valve regurgitation less than moderate degree was observed in 96.7%, 85.9%, and 59.0% of patients after 2, 4, and 6 years of follow-up, respectively. After a median follow-up of 4 years, only one patient had required surgical repair of a left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, which occurred 26 months after the first operation. Multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted for the type of CAVC, sex, Down syndrome, age, and weight revealed that the absence of Down syndrome was a risk factor for late moderate MR (MR-2) (odds ratio, 0.05; 95% confidence interval, 0.006-0.50; p=0.01). Conclusion: A single-patch technique for CAVC surgical repair is a safe method with acceptable short- and midterm results.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제31권
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• pp.1.1-1.13
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• 2016

Objectives To investigate the accuracy and scientific validity of the current very low risk factor for hereditary diseases in humans following exposures to ionizing radiation adopted by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation and the International Commission on Radiological Protection. The value is based on experiments on mice due to reportedly absent effects in the Japanese atomic bomb (A-bomb) survivors. Methods To review the published evidence for heritable effects after ionising radiation exposures particularly, but not restricted to, populations exposed to contamination from the Chernobyl accident and from atmospheric nuclear test fallout. To make a compilation of findings about early deaths, congenital malformations, Down's syndrome, cancer and other genetic effects observed in humans after the exposure of the parents. To also examine more closely the evidence from the Japanese A-bomb epidemiology and discuss its scientific validity. Results Nearly all types of hereditary defects were found at doses as low as one to 10 mSv. We discuss the clash between the current risk model and these observations on the basis of biological mechanism and assumptions about linear relationships between dose and effect in neonatal and foetal epidemiology. The evidence supports a dose response relationship which is non-linear and is either biphasic or supralinear (hogs-back) and largely either saturates or falls above 10 mSv. Conclusions We conclude that the current risk model for heritable effects of radiation is unsafe. The dose response relationship is non-linear with the greatest effects at the lowest doses. Using Chernobyl data we derive an excess relative risk for all malformations of 1.0 per 10 mSv cumulative dose. The safety of the Japanese A-bomb epidemiology is argued to be both scientifically and philosophically questionable owing to errors in the choice of control groups, omission of internal exposure effects and assumptions about linear dose response.