• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.72-81
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• 1992

Thyroid cancer, the most common cancer of endocrine neoplasms, has tremendous variation in tumor biologic behavior. There is no consensus about treatment mode to prevent recurrences despite of recent advance in understanding characteristics of thyroid cancer. So, we have made a clinical analysis and follow-up study of recurred 27 cases among 189 cases treated under the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma in the department of surgery, Chonnam University Hospital from February, 1982 to February, 1992 to clarify our experience about the characteristics of recurred thyroid cancer. The results were as follow: According to the pathological classification of recurred thyroid cancer, recurrence rate was 11.6% in papillary carcinoma, 15.6% in follicular carcinoma, 37.5% in medullary carcinoma, 66.7% in undifferentiated carcinoma, respectively, and the mean recurrence rate of thyroid cancer was 14.3%. The recurrence rate according to age was 28.6% in 8th decade and 17.9% in 4th decade. The recurrence rate according to sex was not singificant(15.6% in male: 14% in female). The mean period to relapse was 4 years 6 months in papillary carcinoma, 2 years 5 months in follicular carcinoma, 2 years 1 months in medullary carcinoma, 2 years 6 months in undifferentiated carcinoma. The recurrence rate according to previous operating methods, such as performing lymph node dissection or not, mode of thyridectomy, type of lymph node dissection was statisfically non-specific. Common recurrent sites of papillary and follicular carcinoma was cervical lymph node and remained thyroid tissue. Medullary and undifferentiated carcinoma was noted in multiregional or systemic involvement Reoperation was performed with complete resection of recurred or metastatic mass, such as radical neck dissection or mass extirpation from involved organs as possible. The postoperative complications were 2 cases of horseness, and 1 case with hematoma, transient hypocalcemia, wound infection, and pulmonary insufficency, respectively. 5-year survival rate was 85.5% in papillary carcinoma, 66.7% in follicular carcinoma. 50% in medullary carcinoma, and 50% in undifferentiated carcinoma. We concluded that recurrence in thyroid cancer give a reconsideration to previous conservative therapy and more extensive surgical procedures for thyroid cancer including lymphatic dissection are recommanded to prevent recurrences in selected cases if possible.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.126-128
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• 2013

Pyogenic liver abscess in patients with malignant disease is a fatal state and is easily diagnosed. We presented a rare case of sudden fatal septicemia following anticancer treatment for recurred gastric cancer due to multiple liver abscesses which could not be diagnosed. A 72-year-old male with recurred gastric cancer received anticancer agents. He had a history of distal gastrectomy with right hepatic lobectomy for hepatic metastasis. He received anticancer treatment in the outpatient's service center periodically, and his performance status was preserved with nothing in particular. After administrating docetaxel, he suddenly developed septicemia and multiple organ failure and died 5 days after strong medical supports. Pathological autopsy revealed that multiple minute abscesses of the liver which could not be detected macroscopically were the causes of fatal septicemia. The etiology, therapies and prognosis of rare entity are being discussed.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2015

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the features of patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) recurred as distant metastases (DM). Materials and Method: We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed clinical records of 63 patients who were treated for PTC recurred as DM between 2000 and 2006. Univariate and multivariate analyses of various clinical factors were performed. Results: Male patients were 12, and female patients were 51. The 5- and 10-year survival rates for PTC recurred as DM were 85% and 73%, respectively. Size of tumor, multiplicity of tumor, lateral neck node metastasis, and RAI ablation therapy with other treatments such as surgery were associated with survival rate (p < 0.005) in univariate analysis. The lateral neck node metastasis[p =0.039, hazard ratio=2.2(95% CI. 1.18~3.24)] and multiple organ DM[p =0.041, hazard ratio=2.18(95% CI. 1.03~2.89)] were related to the survival in multivariate analysis. Conclusion: PTC recurred as DM is uncommon (2.2%). The size of tumor, the multiplicity of tumor, lateral neck node metastasis and RAI ablation therapy with other treatments for DM were revealed as associated factors for the survival. Evaluation of DM should be considered in patients with PTC during long-term follow-up.

• International journal of thyroidology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.88-91
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• 2018

After introducing tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) as promising treatments for radioactive iodine refractory advanced thyroid cancer patients, we more often meet patients with TKI-related hormone and electrolyte imbalances in clinics. Hypocalcemia associated with TKI is associated with an imbalance in calcium-vitamin D metabolism. TKI-related hypothyroidism is related to the metabolic rate of thyroid hormones. The two side effects usually occur in the early stages of TKI treatment, and if the imbalance is corrected appropriately, the effects are minor, but in severe cases, the TKI should be discontinued. The authors reported a case of severe hypocalcemia and thyroid dysfunction after TKI treatment. A 56-year-old man suffered from symptomatic hypocalcemia during TKI treatment, which was resolved after he stopped taking the TKI medication. Although calcium and vitamin D replacement have increased, hypocalcemia was recurred and TKI treatments have been permanently stopped due to serious weight loss in grade 3. After the interruption, his calcium levels normalized.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.707-711
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• 2013

Purpose: To investigate the clinical features and prognosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with a background of benign disease. Method: A total of 709 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing surgical resection were analyzed retrospectively. In 147 patients who underwent surgery for benign thyroid disease, incidental PTC (IPC group) were identified by intraoperative or postoperative pathological examination of surgical specimens but were not detected by preoperative imaging studies. In the other group, according to the pathological examination with or without co-existing benign thyroid disease, 253 cases were clarified as concomitant PTC and 309 cases were clarified as dominant PTC. Results: Incidental PTC was more common in women, about 85.7%, the mean age was $47.6{\pm}11.3$ years old. Average tumor diameter was $4.4{\pm}2.2$ mm, multiple lesions accounted for 12.9% (19/147), and the cervical lymph node metastasis rate was 6.1% (9/147). After radical resection 8 cases recurred, the median time of recurrence was about 12 months (0.5 to 162), there was no tumor-related death. The tumor-free survival rates were 97.3%, 95.9%, 91.5%, and 79.3% in 1, 5, 10 and 14 year respectively. Conclusion: Incidental PTC with a background of benign lesions is common, and the generally good prognosis can be attributed to tumor early detection and early treatment. On the intraoperative finding of incidental PTC, lobectomy (unilateral) or total thyroidectomy (bilateral) should be the first choice, but with a postoperative pathologic finding of incidental PTC, further treatment, such as completion thyroidectomy or immediate lymph dissection is not necessary. Central lymph node dissection is also not needed unless lymphadenectasis is present.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.411-420
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• 2009

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 갑상선유두암 환자를 대상으로 재발의 진단에서 $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT와 경부초음파검사를 함께 시행하는 것에 대한 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 12월부터 2008년 4월까지 갑상선유두암으로 갑상선 전절제술 및 고용량의 방사성옥소 치료를 시행 받은 환자 중에서 재발이 의심되어 $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT를 시행한 51명(91건)을 대상으로 후향적으로 연구를 진행하였다. 의심되는 병소는 조직검사를 시행하였고, 조직 검사 결과와 PET 검사결과. PET/CT 검사결과, 경부초음파검사 결과를 비교하였다. 결과: $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT (여자 57명, 남자 4명; 연령 범위, 24-81세, 평균 49세; 유두암 61개)의 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 87.2%, 59.0%, 77.0%였고, 병소 기준으로 92.3%, 64.1%, 80.2% 였다. $^{18}F$-FDG PET의 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 71.8% (P=0.03), 59.0% (p=1.00), 67.2% (p=0.03)였고, 병소 기준으로 78.8% (p=0.01), 64.1% (p=1.00), 72.5% (p=0.02)였다. 경부초음파검사의 경우 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 71.1% (p=0.07), 52.2% (p=0.75), 63.9% (p=0.08)였고, 병소 기준으로 71.2% (P<0.01), 61.5% (P=1.00), 67.0% (P=0.06)였다. $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT 와 경부초음파검사를 함께 판독한 경우 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 94.7% (p=0.50), 82.6% (p=0.13), 90.2% (p=0.03)였고, 병소 기준으로 96.2% (p=0.50), 89.7% (p<0.01), 93.4% (p<0.01)였다. 결론: $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT는 갑상선유두암의 재발 진단에서)$^{18}F$-FDG PET와 경부초음파검사와 비교하여 높은 민감도, 특이도, 정확도를 보였다. 게다가 $^{18}F$-FDG PET와 경부 초음파를 함께 시행한 경우 갑상선유두암의 재발 진단에 있어서 더욱 향상된 민감도, 특이도, 정확도를 보였다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.319-327
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• 1995

목적 : 악성 갈색세포종 및 갑상선수질암의 치료에서 $^{131}I-MIBG$의 유용성에 대하여 분석하고자 한다. 방법 : 1993년 2월부터 1995년 2월까지 원자력병원에서 $^{131}I-MIBG$를 이용하여 치료한 악성 갈색세포종 3예, 갑상선수질암 6예(1예은 다발성 내분비선종 제IIb 형)에 대한 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결과 : 악성 갈색세포종 3예중 수술후 미소전이 병소에 대해 치료한 1예는 19개월간 무병기간을 유지하고 있으며, 수술후 재발한 1예는 불변, 절제가 불가능한 1예는 진행하였다. 갑상선수질암 6예중 평가 가능한 경우는 5예였으며, 완전관해가 2예, 그 중 1예는 완전관해후 9개월에 재발, 불변이지만 증상의 호전이 1예, 진행이 2예였다. 진행되는 환자의 특징은 진단시에 절제불능이거나 수술후 종양이 남아있는 경우로 보였다. 결론 : $^{131}I-MIBG$ 치료는 수술후 미소전이 병소의 치료와 수술후 재발 혹은 전이성 갈색세포종 및 갑상선수질암에서 일부 효과가 있어 다른 선택 가능한 치료방법이 없을 경우 시도해 볼만한 치료방법으로서 향후 충분한 임상례를 통하여 연구되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.42-46
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• 2011

Background and Objectives : Serum stimulated thyroglobulin(stim Tg) was well-known for useful marker in detecting of recurrent or persistent papillary thyroid cancer after total thyroidectomy. Serum stim Tg level may be possibly related with recurrent tumor volume, but rarely studied. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between preoperative serum stim Tg level and recurrent tumor burden and to find additional clinical usefulness of stim Tg more than to detect a recurrence. Material and Methods : From January 2000 to December 2009, 40 patients who were operated due to neck recurrence of papillary thyroid cancer after total thyroidectomy were enrolled. All patients had preoperative stim Tg. We compared the clinical correlation of stim Tg and other variables to influence the preoperative stim Tg levels. Results : Preoperative stim Tg levels weren't correlated with site of recurrence, number of metastasis, maximal size, and presence of extra-capsular spread. But considerable increase of stim Tg more than 50ng/mL was identified in recurrence of lateral neck. Patients who have higher stim Tg level after surgery tend to be have higher preoperative stim Tg level. Conclusion : stim Tg was not elevated in 7.5% of recurrent PTC patients. Thus, other diagnostic modalities such as US may be important for these patients. If preoperative stim Tg was more than 50ng/mL, it may suggest recurrence in lateral neck and have less possibility to achieve postoperative biochemical remission.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.80-83
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• 2011

Paraganglioma is a relatively rare, generally benign and slow growing tumor arising from widely distributed paraganglionic tissue thought to originate from the neural crest. In the head and neck region, paraganglionic tissue is distributed in the superior and inferior paraganglia such as the carotid body, the vagal body, and the jugulotympanic region. Approximately 10% of patients with paraganglioma have a family history of such tumors. Multiple lesions can be found in 26% of patients with family history. It is important to distinguish between paraganglioma and atypical carcinoid tumor and medullary thyroid cancer. This can be done with histopathologic evaluation and immunohistochemical markers. Complete excision is recommended for the treatment of this tumor. Paraganglioma is particularly aggressive and rapid recurrence of paraganglioma is common after local resection. We present a case of malignant paraganglioma in the neck which recurred 2 months after local resection. We suppose that radiation therpay could be the last option for the treatment in this clinical setting.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.516-523
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• 1996

목 적 : 신경내분비종양 진단에 대한 I-123 MIBG 스캔의 4시간 조기 영상과 SPECT 영상의 임상적 유용성을 평가하고자 시행하였다. 대상과 방법 : CT 또는 MRI를 시행하여 신경내분비종양이 의심되었던 21예를 대상으로 I-123 MIBG 스캔을 시행하였으며 4시간에 전신 평면 영상과 SPECT 영상을 얻고, 17예에서는 12-24시간 사이에 지연 평면 영상도 얻었다. 결 과 : 21예중 12예에서 신경내분비종양으로 확진되었고, 4시간 I-123 MIBG 스캔의 진단적 예민도는 75%, 특이도는 89%였다. SPECT 영상은 CT나 MRI와의 비교 분석에 용이하였다. 지연 영상은 일부 진양성을 소견을 보인 예에서 종양 대 배후 방사능의 비가 증가하여 병변 확인에 도움이 되었으나 4시간 평면 영상과 진단율에 차이는 없었다. 결 론 : I-123 MIBG 스캔은 4시간 조기 영상으로도 신경내분비종양의 진단에 유용했으며, SPECT 영상은 다른 진단매체와의 비교 분석이 용이하였고 향후 종양의 종류에 따라 더 많은 예의 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각하였다.