• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.593-597
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• 1987

Mesothelioma is a primary tumor of the pleura. There are two forms of mesotheliomas; diffuse form and localized form. The majority of localized mesotheliomas are benign, but the tumor with pedicle recur at 20% after removal of it. Malignant localized fibrous mesothelioma is differential diagnosed pathologically and clinically with diffuse mesothelioma. Symptoms of localized mesothelioma are generally related to the size of the tumor. We presented one case of malignant localized fibrous mesothelioma. The patient was 32 years old female and chief complaints were dyspnea and dry cough. Sputum cytology and needle lung biopsy were not able to diagnose definitely the tumor. Explothoracotomy was carried out for definite tissue biopsy. At the time of operation, huge adult head size mass was in the right thoracic cavity. The surface of the mass was nodular, multilobular and had hard consistency. Pedicle was formed above first rib and its diameter was 4.5cm. There was no adhesion except to RUL. Frozen biopsy suggested mesothelioma. Extirpation of the mass, right upper lobectomy. and partial pleurectomy were carried out.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.205-211
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• 1999

We studied 32 patents, who had visited Kyung Hee downtown oriental hospital with nasal obstruction. They has been observed their nasal cavity through anterior rhinoscopy. We had paten't middle and inferior turbinte bleeding by acupuncture. This symptom had been disappeared after this treatment. The result were as follows. 1. Sex and age distribution: The males were 18($56.2\%) and Female were 14($43.8\%$). The most common occurrence was found between 1-5 years old. 2. The most common duration of disease was between 2-6 months. 3. In decreasing order, the common complication & past history of otolaryngologic or allergic disease were allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, chronic sinusitis, adenoid or tonsil hypertrophy, otitis media with effusion and asthma. 4. In descending order, distribution of symptoms were rhinorrhea, sneezing, dry sensation, sputum, frontal headach, postnasal drip and cough. 5. The improvement rate in symptom were $31.3\%\;excellent\;and\;53.1\%$ good.

• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2010년도 춘계학술발표논문집 2부
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• pp.910-914
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• 2010

A collision between a barge and an oil tanker of Hebei Spirit caused the release of an estimated 12,547 tons of light crude oil into the Yellow Sea off the west coast of Taean-gun, Korea on December 7, 2007. This study was aimed to evaluate exposure conditions and acute health effects in soldiers participating in the Hebei Spirit oil spill cleanup activities and the association between these and the nature of the work and use of protection devices. The sample comprised 2,624 soldiers stratified by working area and number of working days. We divided working area into the coast of Taean-gun(highly polluted area) and other areas affected by Hebei Spirit oil spill. And we divided number of working days into 1-7 days, 8-14 days, 15-21 days and above 22 days. Data were obtained via a structured, self-administered questionnaire and included information on working area, type of working, number of working days, use of protective materials, and acute health effects. Acute health effects were classified into 5 groups: neurological, respiratory, dermatologic, ophthalmic and other symptoms. Data analysis was performed using unconditional logistic regression used to compute odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. On logistic regression analysis, working on the coast of Taean-gun was significantly associated with increased risk of acute health problems: headache, dizziness, nausea, general fatigue, insomnia, flushed face, sore throat, dry throat, runny nose, cough, sputum, skin irritation, sore eyes, injection of conjunctiva, tear, and low back pain. Furthermore soldiers working more than 21 days were significantly associated with increased risk of acute health problems: insomnia, flushed face, sore throat, runny nose, cough, sputum, tear, low back pain and fever. Accordingly, the exposure to the oil and the subsequent cleanup efforts were suggested to inflict acute health problems on soldiers participating in the Hebei Spirit oil spill cleanup activities.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제77권6호
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• pp.262-265
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• 2014

The combination chemotherapy of irinotecan with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (FOLFIRI regimen) was recently proven to be beneficial in patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Pulmonary toxicity is very rare in adverse effects of irinotecan. No case of organizing pneumonia (also known as bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia) associated with FOLFIRI chemotherapy has been reported. We experienced a case of a 62-year-old man who presented persistent dry cough and progressive dyspnea after receiving chemotherapy with FOLFIRI regimen. After surgical lung biopsy, the patient was diagnosed with FOLFIRI chemotherapy-induced organizing pneumonia which was successfully treated with steroid therapy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.652-655
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• 2005

폐실질내 과오종에 비해 기관지 내 과오종은 드문 질환으로 폐실질 내 과오종이 우연히 발견되는 것에 비해 기관지 내 과오종은 기관지 폐색에 의한 증상이 유발되어 발견되는 경우가 많다. 47세 남자가 한 달간의 기침을 주소로 내원하였다. 기관지 내시경에서 좌상엽 전구역을 페쇄하고 있는 과오종이 발견되었으며 좌상엽전구역 절제술로 제거되었다. 저자들은 좌상엽 전구역 절제술로 제거된 기관지내 과오종을 경험하여 보고하는 바이다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2013

Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia (IAEP), characterized by acute febrile respiratory failure associated with diffuse radiographic infiltrates and pulmonary eosinophilia, is rarely reported in children. Diagnosis is based on an association of characteristic features including acute respiratory failure with fever, bilateral infiltrates on the chest X-ray, severe hypoxemia and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid >25% eosinophils or a predominant eosinophilic infiltrate in lung biopsies in the absence of any identifiable etiology. We present a 14-month-old girl who was admitted to our pediatric intensive care unit because of acute respiratory distress. She had a fever, dry cough, and progressive dyspnea for 1 day. Chest X-ray showed multifocal consolidations, increased interstitial markings, parenchymal emphysema and pneumothorax. IAEP was confirmed by marked pulmonary infiltrates of eosinophils in the lung biopsy specimen. Most known causes of acute eosinophilic pneumonia, such as exposure to causative drugs, toxins, second-hand smoking and infections were excluded. Her symptoms were resolved quickly after corticosteroid therapy.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.687-691
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• 2000

In this case report regarding one patient with complete left bundle branch block and mild hypokinesia of left ventricle, who had cebebellar infarction and therefore showed the symptoms of cerabellar dyskinesia followed by dyspnea, chest discomfortness, insomnia and dry cough. From the point of oriental diagnostic criteria, the patient s clinical conditions were all classified as $^{\circ}AEdeprivation$ of kidney essence' and treated accordingly. He showed no change in EKG monitoring but above symptoms were removed markedly after following treatment. Further elaboration of oriental diagnostic classification could possibly lead to the fundamental treatment.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.408-412
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• 1999

1956년 Liebow and Hubbell 의해 폐에 생긴 경화성 혈관종이 처음 보고된 이후 단독결절에 대해서는 여러 차례 발표된 예가 있었으나 다발성으로 경 \ulcorner\ulcorner혈관종이 생긴 예는 극히 드물다. 이 종양의 조직생성 원인은 아직 논란의 여지가 있으며 그 기원에 대한 여러가설이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 환자는 57세 여자 주부였으며 3개의 다른 결절이 발견되였고 하나는 우중엽에 또 다른 하나는 좌상엽의 폐첨후 분절에 나머지는 좌하엽의 상분엽에 위치하였다. 환자의 유일한 증상은 마른기침 이였다. 수술은 좌상엽의 폐첨후 분절 절제술 및 좌하엽의 상분절 쐐기 절제술의 방법으로 시행하였다. 수술후 경과는 큰 문제가 없었으며 환자는 술후 15일에 퇴원하였다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.425-428
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• 2014

A 45-year-old-male who had underlying ulcerative colitis and presented with fever and dry cough. Initially, the patient was considered to have invasive aspergillosis due to a positive galactomannan assay. He was treated with amphotericin B followed by voriconazole. Nevertheless, the patient deteriorated clinically and radiographically. The lung biopsy revealed eosinophilic pneumonia, and ELISA for Toxocara antigen was positive, leading to a diagnosis of pulmonary toxocariasis. After a 10-day treatment course with albendazole and adjunctive steroids, the patient recovered completely without any sequelae. Pulmonary toxocariasis may be considered in patients with subacute or chronic pneumonia unresponsive to antibiotic agents, particularly in cases with eosinophilia.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권8호
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• pp.614-618
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• 2003

흉막폐아세포종은 소아에 국한하여 생기는 매우 드문 원발성 악성종양이며 극히 나쁜 예후를 보인다. 주 증상은 흉부불쾌감, 호흡곤란, 반복적인 상기도 감염, 발열, 마른기침, 그리고 흉통 등이다. 흉막폐아세포종은 매우 빠른 진행양상을 보이며, 폐문 및 종격 림프절에 전이될 수 있다. 원격전이는 뇌, 골조직, 그리고 복강 내 장기들에서 보인다 흉막폐아세포종의 치료는 다각적 접근을 요한다 수술에 의한 종괴의 일차적 제거가 우선적인 치료법이나, 종양의 크기나 침범 범위로 인해 일차적으로 수술적 제거가 힘든 경우 수술 전 신보조항암요법으로 종양의 크기를 줄일 수 있으며, 이후 수술적인 완전절제를 고려할 수 있다. 본원에서는 소아에서 발생한 흉막폐아세포종에 대해 신보조항암요법, 수술적 절제 및 보조항암요법을 통해 성공적으로 치료한 2예를 경험하고 이를 보고하고자 한다.