• 제목/요약/키워드: Pharyngeal Diseases

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전이암으로 오인된 다원성(multifocal) 결핵 1예 (A Case of Multifocal Tuberculosis Mimicking Metastatic Malignancy)

  • 조인정;임소연;천은미;류연주;이진화;심윤수;장중현;심성신;배정호
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제63권2호
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    • pp.173-177
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    • 2007
  • 저자들은 FDG-PET과 전산화 단층 촬영에서 인두, 복부, 흉부에 악성 종양이 의심되는 소견이 보여 점막 표피모양 암종으로 오인된 복강내 결핵, 인두 결핵, 기관지 결핵이 동반된 환자를 조직 검사를 통하여 결핵으로 진단하였고, 이 환자에게 항 결핵제 투여의 치료를 통하여 추적 전산화 단층 촬영에서 호전 경과를 보인 1예를 경험하였기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

소아에서 급성 인두편도염의 원인에 대한 연구 (Etiology of Acute Pharyngotonsillitis in Children: The Presence of Viruses and Bacteria)

  • 편종석;문경필;강진한;마상혁;배송미
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.40-45
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    • 2016
  • 목적: 소아에서 급성 인두편도염의 원인균의 분포를 조사하고자 하였다. 방법: 2010년 3월부터 2011년 3월까지 급성 인두편도염 환자의 인두 후부에서 검체를 채취하여 원인바이러스와 세균을 분석하였다. 결과: 615명의 환자 중, 세균이 분리된 경우는 40례(6.5%), 바이러스가 검출된 경우는 310례(50.4%)이었다. 분리된 세균 중 A군 사슬알균이 31례(77.5%)로 가장 많았고, 검출된 바이러스 중에는 adenovirus가 가장 많았으며(203명; 65.5%), 그 다음으로 rhinovirus (65명; 21.0%), enterovirus (43명; 13.9%) 순이었다. 기침, 콧물, 결막염은 바이러스 감염 환자에서, 연구개의 발적과 점상출혈은 세균 감염 환자에서 더 많았다. 결론: 급성 인두편도염 환자에서 바이러스 감염이 세균 감염에 비해 많았으며 임상양상에 차이를 보였다. 따라서 급성 인두편도염 환자에서 무조건적인 항생제의 사용을 피하고 임상양상의 차이를 감안하여 치료를 결정해야 하겠다.

Distinct sets of lysosomal genes define synucleinopathy and tauopathy

  • Kyu Won Oh;Dong-Kyu Kim;Ao-Lin Hsu;Seung-Jae Lee
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제56권12호
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    • pp.657-662
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    • 2023
  • Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by distinct protein aggregates, such as those of α-synuclein and tau. Lysosomal defect is a key contributor to the accumulation and propagation of aberrant protein aggregates in these diseases. The discoveries of common proteinopathies in multiple forms of lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) and the identification of some LSD genes as susceptible genes for those proteinopathies suggest causative links between LSDs and the proteinopathies. The present study hypothesized that defects in lysosomal genes will differentially affect the propagation of α-synuclein and tau proteins, thereby determining the progression of a specific proteinopathy. We established an imaging-based high-contents screening (HCS) system in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) model, by which the propagation of α-synuclein or tau is measured by fluorescence intensity. Using this system, we performed RNA interference (RNAi) screening to induce a wide range of lysosomal malfunction through knock down of 79 LSD genes, and to obtain the candidate genes with significant change in protein propagation. While some LSD genes commonly affected both α-synuclein and tau propagation, our study identified the distinct sets of LSD genes that differentially regulate the propagation of either α-synuclein or tau. The specificity and efficacy of these LSD genes were retained in the disease-related phenotypes, such as pharyngeal pumping behavior and life span. This study suggests that distinct lysosomal genes differentially regulate the propagation of α-synuclein and tau, and offer a steppingstone to understanding disease specificity.

Polyamines and Their Metabolites as Diagnostic Markers of Human Diseases

  • Park, Myung Hee;Igarashi, Kazuei
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • 제21권1호
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2013
  • Polyamines, putrescine, spermidine and spermine, are ubiquitous in living cells and are essential for eukaryotic cell growth. These polycations interact with negatively charged molecules such as DNA, RNA, acidic proteins and phospholipids and modulate various cellular functions including macromolecular synthesis. Dysregulation of the polyamine pathway leads to pathological conditions including cancer, inflammation, stroke, renal failure and diabetes. Increase in polyamines and polyamine synthesis enzymes is often associated with tumor growth, and urinary and plasma contents of polyamines and their metabolites have been investigated as diagnostic markers for cancers. Of these, diacetylated derivatives of spermidine and spermine are elevated in the urine of cancer patients and present potential markers for early detection. Enhanced catabolism of cellular polyamines by polyamine oxidases (PAO), spermine oxidase (SMO) or acetylpolyamine oxidase (AcPAO), increases cellular oxidative stress and generates hydrogen peroxide and a reactive toxic metabolite, acrolein, which covalently incorporates into lysine residues of cellular proteins. Levels of protein-conjuagated acrolein (PC-Acro) and polyamine oxidizing enzymes were increased in the locus of brain infarction and in plasma in a mouse model of stroke and also in the plasma of stroke patients. When the combined measurements of PC-Acro, interleukin 6 (IL-6), and C-reactive protein (CRP) were evaluated, even silent brain infarction (SBI) was detected with high sensitivity and specificity. Considering that there are no reliable biochemical markers for early stage of stroke, PC-Acro and PAOs present promising markers. Thus the polyamine metabolites in plasma or urine provide useful tools in early diagnosis of cancer and stroke.

치매가 있는 후두암 환자에서 술 후 방사선치료 중 발생한 인두피부누공 (Pharyngocutaneous Fistula which Occurred During Postoperative Radiotherapy in Larynx Cancer Patient with Dementia)

  • 김정준;강주용;최익준;이명철
    • 대한두경부종양학회지
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    • 제35권2호
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    • pp.51-55
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    • 2019
  • Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a relatively common, but serious complication after pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer surgery. It can cause wound infection, longer hospitalization period and sometimes carotid artery rupture which can be fatal. Recently, we experienced a 63-year-old larynx cancer patient who had dementia and alcoholic liver cirrhosis for underlying diseases. He underwent total laryngectomy and both neck dissection, and pharyngocutaneous fistula occurred during postoperative radiotherapy. Pharyngocutaneous fistula during postoperative radiotherapy has not yet reported in the literature, and there are few reports about pre and postoperative management of dementia patient after head and neck cancer surgery. Therefore, we report this case with a brief review of literature.

점막 유천포창의 진단 및 치료 (The Diagnosis and Treatment of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid)

  • 민숙진;박준상;고명연
    • Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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    • 제26권2호
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    • pp.121-126
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    • 2001
  • Mucous membrane pemphigoid is uncommom disease in oral cavity and synonymous with cicatricial pemphigoid. This disease is caused by autoimmune reaction that autoantibody reacts antigen located in basement membrane and epithelium is separated from underlying connective tissue. It affects female over sixth decade, commonly. Oral mucosa, especially gingiva is common site but conjunctival, nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal, esophageal, varginal mucosa and skin are involved. Intraoral findings show Nikolsky sign, irregular erythema, erosion, vesicle, and ulceration at mucous membrane. To differentiate from diseases of positive Nikolsky sign, should perform histologic, immunologic test. Histologic features show subbasilar cleft and direct immunologic features show IgG, C3 deposits at basement membrane in linear pattern. Mucous membrane pemphigoid is incurable disease because symptoms are repetitively improved or worsed for several years. Patiens are commonly managed with topical and systemic steroid. To avoid side effects of prolonged steroid therapy and to maintain immunosupressive effects, combination therapy of azathioprine with steroid is effective. This case reports that mucous membrane pemphigoid is diagnosed based on clinical and histologic features, is treated with topical, systemic steroid and azathioprine therapy.

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우백혈구유착결손증(牛白血球癒着缺損症)의 임상(臨床), 혈액(血液) 및 병리조직소견(病理組織所見) (Clinical, hematological, and pathohistological findings of cattle with bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD))

  • 정순욱
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제33권4호
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    • pp.747-751
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    • 1993
  • During the period from April 1991 to July 1992 clinical, hematological, and pathohistological findings of Holstein-friesian calves 47 with bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency(BLAD, immunologically ascertained), which were referzed to the clinic for diseases of cattle, veterinary school, Hannover, were described. Most cases show poor body condition, rough and dry in haircoat, salivation, gingivitis, reduction of gingiva and alveolar bone, exposing the incisors' necks, loss of teeth, phlegmonous subcutaneous swellings, ulcerated tongue, recurang fever, coughing, dyspnea, pharyngeal and laryngeal stertor, periodical diarrhea, impaired swallowing, placid and less painsensitive. Relevant laboratory findings are persistent leucocytosis(with more than 30,000 up to 150,000 cells per $mm^3$ of blood), marked neutrophilia(without "shift to the left"), hyperproteinemia, and hypergammaglobulinemia. At post-mortem the carcass of BLAD-affected calves is usually emaciated. All lymphnodes of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract appear markedly activated(swollen). Lesions in the mouth(gingivitis, defective dentition, pulpitis/alveolar paraodontitis, ulcerated tongue), throat and larynx(inflammation/ulceration), and lungs(pneumonic foci) correspond to the clinical symptoms seen on the living animal. There may be ulcers on the prestomachal mucosa, hyperemia of the intestinal mucosa with hyperplasia of Peyer's patches, ulceration and/or intramural abscesses. The spleen shows follicular hyperplasia. Microscopically, both myeloand erythropoesis are markedly activated in the bone marrow ; capillaries in many organs show leucocytostasis.

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전형적인 전구 증상 없이 발현된 A군 연구균 감염증 3례 (Three cases of atypically presented group A streptococcal infections)

  • 여윤구;이은희;고광민;제서진;김태연;이진;김윤경
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.104-110
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    • 2007
  • 연구균은 화농성 감염 및 비화농성 감염을 일으키며, 대개 수일의 잠복기를 걸쳐 발열, 등의 임상 증상과 함께 화농성 병변을 보인다. 화농성 병변은 부위 및 질환에 따라서 항생제와 외과적 처치를 적절히 조합하여야 하며, 외과적 처치가 필요한 경우는 이를 지체하여서는 안된다. 저자들은 다른 전신 증상의 동반없이 경부 종괴로 발현한 인두주위 농양 및 심한 전신 증상을 동반한 괴사성 근막염, 복통으로 발현된 괴사성 폐렴 각 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

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인후두 이물감을 호소하는 환자에서 경구 수분섭취가 증상 호전에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Oral Water Intake to Globus Pharyngeus with Non-Organic Diseases)

  • 김학건;김아영;차은주;이길준
    • 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.38-42
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    • 2017
  • Background and Objectives : Globus pharyngeus is a sensation of foreign body in the throat. There are many studies evaluate relationships between globus pharyngeus and organic diseases such as laryngopharyngeal reflux, esophageal motility disorders as well as psychotic causes. But, Also many patients without etiologic causes complain of globus sensation. The authors performed a study that evaluate association between oral water intake and symptoms of globus sensation on the basis of a belief that pharyngeal dehydration due to lack of oral water intake causes globus sensation. Materials and Methods : A survey using visual analogue scale to evaluate symptoms was performed with 73 patients with globus pharyngeus. Results : Patients who drink water less than 500 mL per day (p=0.04) and less than five times per day (p=0.02) were improved after 6 months due to education and doctor's recommendation. Conclusion : Frequent and enough water intake should be recommended to resolve symptoms of globus sensation.

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우리나라 이비인후과 외래환자의 인.후두 역류증상 발병빈도 조사(One Week Survey 결과) (Prevalence of Laryngo-pharyngeal Reflux(LPR) Related Symptoms at the Out Patient Department in Korea : One Week Survey)

  • 최홍식;김형태;서장수;왕수건;조재식;최건;홍기환;김석일;이원철
    • 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.87-97
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    • 2000
  • 1999년 4월 일주일간 전국 101개 병의원의 이비인후과 외래를 방문한 신환을 대상으로 설문을 실시하고 이비인후과 전문의의 진찰을 통하여 인.후두 위산역류중(LPR)의 발병빈도와 그와 관련된 사항들을 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 이비인후과 신환 전체 진단 병명의 24%, 이비인후과 신환 환자 중 25%에서 LPR 관련 증상 또는 진찰소견이 확인되었다. 2) LPR 관련 진단명으로는 인두이물감증후군(Glo-bus syndrome)이 27%로 가장 많았으며, 역류성후두염, 만성후두염 등의 순이었다. 3) 여성에서 남성보다 많았으며, 40, 50, 60대에 흔하여 노인성 변화와의 관련이 의심되었다. 4) 비만도와는 큰 상관관계가 없었음. 5) LPR의 3대 주증상은 인두이물감, 만성적 목청소, 원인모를 쉰 목소리였음. 6) LPR을 악화시키는 요인으로는 피곤함, 정신적 스트레스, 술, 담배, 자극성있는 음식, 커피 등이었음. 7) 목소리를 직업적으로 쓰는 사람에서 LPR 증상의 발현이 높았음. 8) 과거 병력상 위질환과 잦은 편도염이 많았음.

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