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New record of three oxytrichid ciliates (Ciliophora: Oxytrichidae) from South Korea

  • Kyu-Seok, Chae;Gi-Sik, Min
    • Journal of Species Research
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.287-295
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    • 2022
  • Three oxytrichid ciliates, Oxytricha lithofera Foissner, 2016, Pleurotricha curdsi (Shi et al., 2002) Gupta et al., 2003 and Sterkiella tetracirrata Kumar et al., 2015, were isolated from soils and confirmed as new to South Korea. Oxytricha lithofera was identified based on lithosomes, cortical granules, 21-33 adoral zone membranelles, one left (14-21 cirri) and one right (15-18) marginal rows and 5 transverse cirri. Pleurotricha curdsi was identified based on the possession of 2 macronuclear nodules, 2-3 micronuclei, 46-53 adoral zone membranelles, 3 frontal cirri, 5 frontoventral cirri, 5-7 postoral ventral cirri, 2-3 right marginal rows and 5 transverse cirri. Sterkiella tetracirrata was identified with respect 4 macronuclear nodules, 3-6 micronuclei, 25-40 adoral zone membranelles, 3 frontal cirri, 3 postoral ventral cirri, 2 pretransverse cirri, one left (21-30 cirri) and one right (24-30) marginal row and 4 transverse cirri. On the basis of 18S rDNA sequence analyses, we describe the phylogenetic positions of the three species.

Computed tomographic features of focal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis for differentiating from malignant intestinal lesions in a dog

  • Hye-Won Lee;Jin-Woo Jung;Seungjo Park;Kija Lee;Sang-Kwon Lee
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.25.1-25.6
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    • 2023
  • An eight-year-old Maltese dog presented with diarrhea and anorexia. Ultrasonography revealed marked focal wall thickening with loss of layering in the distal ileum. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a preserved wall layer with hypoattenuating middle wall thickening. In some segments of the lesion, small nodules protruding toward the mesentery from the outer layer were observed. Histopathology revealed focal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis (FLL) with lymphangiectasia. This is the first report to describe the CT features of FLL in a dog. CT features of preserved wall layers with hypoattenuating middle wall thickening and small nodules can assist in diagnosing FLL in dogs.

Solitary Necrotic Nodules of the Liver Mimicking Hepatic Metastasis: Report of Two Cases

  • Kwon-Ha Yoon;Ki Jung Yun;Jung-Min Lee;Chang Guhn Kim
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • v.1 no.3
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    • pp.165-168
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    • 2000
  • We present two cases of solitary necrotic nodules of the liver which on radiologic images mimicked hepatic metastasis. Solitary necrotic nodule of the liver is a rare but benign entity which histopathologically consists of an outer fibrotic capsule with inflammatory cells and a central core of amorphous necrotic material. The lesion was seen on contrast-enhanced CT as an ovoid-shaped hypoattenuating nodule; on CT during hepatic arteriography as enhancing nodule; on intraoperative US as a target-appearing hypoechoic nodule; on T2WI as a hyperintensity nodule, and on dynamic MR as a subtle peripheral enhancing nodule. Although the radiologic features are not specific, solitary necrotic nodule of the liver should be included in the differential diagnosis of hepatic metastasis.

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Effective and Safe Application of Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules (양성갑상선결절에 대한 효과적이고 안전한 고주파절제의 적용)

  • Jin Yong Sung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.84 no.5
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    • pp.985-998
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    • 2023
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been a representative, non-surgical treatment for benign thyroid nodules that cause cosmetic problems or compression symptoms. The procedure of RFA should be performed effectively and safely. This review discusses the patient selection, pre-procedure evaluation and planning, principles, devices, techniques, and complications with reference to the guidelines and research on thyroid RFA. In particular, this review will devote to introduce RFA techniques and to provide practical help in the implementation of this procedure.

Caplan Syndrome Mimicking Progressive Massive Fibrosis on CT: A Case Report (CT에서 가속화된 진행성거대섬유증으로 오인된 카플란 증후군: 증례 보고)

  • Jinwook Baek;Ji-Yeon Han
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.85 no.4
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    • pp.789-794
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    • 2024
  • This report presents a unique case of Caplan syndrome that mimicked accelerated progressive massive fibrosis. The patient, a former coal miner, had been diagnosed with coal worker's pneumoconiosis 15 years prior and had been treated for rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years. Accelerated progressive massive fibrosis and the development of multiple nodules with cavitation in the basal lungs were subsequently observed on serial CT scans. Here, the CT manifestations of Caplan syndrome are highlighted in a case in which Caplan syndrome mimicked accelerated progressive massive fibrosis.