• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2018

Because of its embryonic origin, the thyroid gland is predisposed to multiple anatomical variations and developmental anomalies. These include the pyramidal lobe, the origin of levator glandular thyroidae, the absence of the isthmus, ectopic thyroid, accessory thyroid tissues, etc. These anatomical variations are clinically significant to surgeons, anatomists, and researchers. The present study was designed to report anatomical variations and developmental anomalies of the thyroid gland in Ethiopian population. The study was conducted on 40 cadavers used for routine dissection classes. The thyroid gland was exposed and observed for any variations and developmental anomalies. The length, width, and thickness of the lobes were measured using a vernier caliper. Differences in the incidence of pyramidal lobe and absence of the isthmus between sexes were tested using a Pearson chi-square test. The mean length, width, and thickness of the right lobe were 4.24 cm, 1.8 cm, and 1.6 cm, respectively, whereas it was 4.08 cm, 1.8 cm, and 1.6 cm, respectively for that of the left lobe. The pyramidal lobe was noted in 52.5% of the cadavers. The levator glandulae thyroidae were prevalent in 40% of the cadavers. The isthmus mainly overlies the 2nd to 4th tracheal rings and was absent in 7.5% of the cadavers. Accessory thyroid tissue and double pyramidal lobes were noted in 2.5% of the cadavers. Most of the variations of the thyroid gland were seen frequently in female but it was not statically significant. Different clinically important and rare variations of the thyroid gland were found.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.173-184
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• 2003

Objectives: This study investigates the effects of Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix, Carthami Flos on Brain ischemia of the rats induced from the Occlusion of Lt. Common Carotid Artery. Methods: I observed effects using light microscopes and examined tissue of parietal lobe and hippocampus and VEGF-immunoreactive cells. Results: A small number of VEGF-immunoreactive cells are observed in the control group. VEGF-immunoreactive cells in Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix-administered group were slightly increased compared with control group. VEGF-immunoreactive cells in Carthami Flos-administered group were significantly increased compared with control group. Neurons of parietal lobe and pyramidal cells of hippocampus in the control group were greatly damaged.(neuronal densitity, form of dendrite and axon) On the other hand, neurons of parietal lobe and pyramidal cells of hippocampus in Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix-administered group were less damaged. Neurons of parietal lobe and pyramidal cells of hippocampus in Carthami Flos-administered group were significantly less damaged compared with control group. Conclusion : Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix, Carthami Flos can effect on stimulating angiogenesis and reducinging the damage of neurons in the rats induced from the Occlusion of Lt. Common Carotid Artery.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.281-289
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• 2019

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C and its receptor, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-3, are responsible for lymphangiogenesis in both embryos and adults. In epilepsy, the expression of VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 was significantly upregulated in the human brains affected with temporal lobe epilepsy. Moreover, pharmacologic inhibition of VEGF receptors after acute seizures could suppress the generation of spontaneous recurrent seizures, suggesting a critical role of VEGF-related signaling in epilepsy. Therefore, in the present study, the spatiotemporal expression of VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 against pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus (SE) was investigated in C57BL/6N mice using immunohistochemistry. At 1 day after SE, hippocampal astrocytes and microglia were activated. Pyramidal neuronal death was observed at 4 days after SE. In the subpyramidal zone, VEGF-C expression gradually increased and peaked at 7 days after SE, while VEGFR-3 was significantly upregulated at 4 days after SE and began to decrease at 7 days after SE. Most VEGF-C/VEGFR-3-expressing cells were pyramidal neurons, but VEGF-C was also observed in some astrocytes in sham-manipulated animals. However, at 4 days and 7 days after SE, both VEGFR-3 and VEGF-C immunoreactivities were observed mainly in astrocytes and in some microglia of the stratum radiatum and lacunosum-moleculare of the hippocampus, respectively. These data indicate that VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 can be upregulated in hippocampal astrocytes and microglia after pilocarpine-induced SE, providing basic information about VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 expression patterns following acute seizures.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.137-141
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• 2001

Thyroglossal duct cyst is ectodermal remnant, which may develop along the line of descent of the thyroid gland from the foramen cecum of the tongue to the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid gland. Meticulous dissection of the cyst and duct, along with the body of the hyoid bone is necessary to avoid recurrence. Eighty-one patients with thyroglossal duct cyst treated at Hanyang University Hospital between January 1980 and December 2000 were reviewed to determine the incidence and to analyze the result of management. The male-to-female ratio was 1.4:1(47:34) with a male preponderance. They are most commonly present at 3-8years(54.2 %) of age, but rarely present at infancy. The most common symptom was a painless midline neck mass(76.5 %, 62cases). Eighty-one patients underwent modified Sistrunk operation without evidence of recurrence. Eight-nine percent(72 cases) of these lesions were located between thyroid substance and hyoid bone, and 11 %(9 cases) were above the hyoid bone. There were 22 infected cysts(27.2 %). The Sistrunk operation is a gold standard for treating the thyroglossal duct cysts. For best results in thyroglossal duct cyst surgery, one should make every effort to remove the cyst intact in continuity with the body of the hyoid bone. In our institute, Sistrunk operation modified by the authors showed a good result.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1981년도 제15차 학술대회연제순서 및 초록
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• pp.10-10
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• 1981

갑상설관 낭포는 선천적으로 갑상설관의 잔류물에 기인하여 발생하는 비교적 드문 질환의 하나로 설저에서 갑상선에 이르는 갑상설관의 경로중 어디서나 발견된다. 1961연부터 1980연까지 20연간 국립의료원 이비인후과에 입원, 근치수술을 받은바 있는 62례의 환자를 대상으로 임상적 및 병리조직학적 조사결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1) 연령분포상 62례중 20세미만이 45례(72.6%)로 대부분이며, 초기증상 발현시기는 10세미만이 36례(58.0%), 병역기간은 1년미만이 23례(37.0%)로 많고, 남여비는 1.2 : 1이다. 2) 증상은 48례(77.4%)에서 낭포촉지, 14례(22.6%)에서 루관을 통한 분필물, 그 외 연하장애 등이 있었다. 3) 위치는 88.7%가 정중위, 1.6%가 우측위, 9.7%가 좌측위며, 설골직하부가 75.8%, 설골직상부가 17.7%, 음저부가 1.6%, 흉골상부가 4.8%이였다. 4) 루관형성 27례중 생후 자연발생이 7례, 인위적발생이 20례이었다. 5) 병리조직학적으로 조직 Slide가 보존된 41례중 5례(12.2%)에서 단일관, 20례(48.8%)에서 다발성이었고 16례(39.0%)에서 관구조를 발견할 수 없었고, 내면상피는 호흡상피와 편평상피가 주되며, 염증반응은 15례에서 루관주위, 7례에서 낭주위에 보였으며 이행성 갑상선조직은 6례(14.6%)에서 발견되었으며, 1례에서 follicular adenoma가 있었다. 6) 술후재발은 Siskrunk type operation을 한 43례중 2례(4.6%), 단순제거술만 시행한 19례중 4례(21.1%)이었다.