• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2007

Bone scan using radioactive isotope can be more effective than conventional X-ray radiograph for finding jaw lesion because it takes an image of the physiologic change of bone. This study is designed to show how available bone scan is able to diagnose jaw lesion better than simple X-ray and CT, as well as to determine a basis of diagnosis for jaw lesion using bone scan. The 77 patients, visiting the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dankook University Hospital from January 2002. to August 2005. who were diagnosed histopathologically with postoperative malignant tumor, osteomyelitis, and bone infiltrative benign disease. Preoperative X-ray, CT, bone scan were taken and were compared with histopathologic finding. Also to compare specificty of each lesion in bone scan, bone density was measured to compare. The results were as follows. 1. Among the 25 cases of oral malignant tumor of bony invasion, a positive diagnosis associated with histopathologic evaluation, 22 cases(88%) in bone scan, 14 cases(56%) in CT image, and 10 cases40%) in simple X-ray. 2. Among the 31 cases of osteomyelitis, a positive diagnosis associated with histopathologic evaluation, 30 cases(97%) in bone scan, 23 cases(74%) in CT image, and 19 cases(61%) in simple X-ray. 3. Among the 11cases of bone infiltrative benign disease, a positive diagnosis associated with histopathologic evaluation, 11 cases(100%) in bone scan, 10 cases(91%) in CT image, and 6 cases(55%) in simple X-ray. 4. Measurement of bone density in each group showed no statistical significant difference between malignant tumor and osteomyelitis as well as benign bone disease. But, a statistical significance was seen between osteomyelitis and benign bone disease. From this results, bone scan are more sensitive than simple X-ray and CT image in jaw lesion diagnosis, but specificity shows no significant difference. Therefore, it should be suggested that evaluation of bone scan must be carrying out in reference to final histopathologic diagnosis.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.231-250
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• 1993

Thirty five male Sprague-Dawley rats were treated with cadmium chloride solution ranging from 0.2 to 3.2mg $CdCl_2/kg$ by intravenous single injection. At 48 hours after administration of cadmium, total cadmium, MT bound cadmium and histopathologic finding in liver, kidney, lung, heart, testis, metallothionein in liver, kidney and total cadmium in bleed were examined. Tissue cadmium concentration was highest in liver, followed by in kidney, heart, lung and testis. Cadmium bound to rnetallothionein (MT-Cd) and ratio of MT-Cd to total cadmium were increased in liver and kidney dependently of cadmium exposure dose, but not significantly changed in other organs. On histopathologic finding, the most susceptible organ was heart in considering cadmium exposed dose, but testis in considering cadmium concentration. Blood cadmium concentration was increased with dose-dependent pattern, and significantly correlated with tissue cadmium concentration, so that we may estimate tissue cadmium concentration by measurement of blood cadmium concentration. Metallothionein in liver and kidney was increased with dose-dependent pattern, higher in liver than in kidney, and was significantly correlated with tissue cadmium concentration. However, metallothionein induction efficiency of tissue cadmium(${\mu}g\;MT/{\mu}g\;Cd$) was eater in liver than in kidney, and reverse to tissue concentration or exposed dose of cadmium.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.158-164
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• 1997

To investigate the effects of trypsin inhibitors, aprotinin and urinary trypsin inhibitor (UTI), on the cute pancreatitis, this study was carried out in dogs of acute pancreatitis induced by oleic acid (0.28 mg/kg). Administration with aprotinin and UTI seemed to have a therapeutic effect on the clinical sign, ultrasonographic finding, histopathologic finding. But in amylase and lipase activity, there were no significant differences among three groups.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.186-190
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• 2014

Lymphocytic gastritis (LG) is a rare subtype of chronic gastritis. It is defined as dense proliferation of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) more than 25 lymphocytes per 100 epithelial cells. The known major causes of LG are celiac disease and Helicobacter pylori infection. H. pylori associated LG (HpLG) has more enhanced cytotoxic and apoptotic tendencies than chronic H. pylori gastritis. A 12-year-old girl with postprandial epigastric pain was diagnosed HpLG on endoscopic biopsy. After the 1st eradication therapy, H. pylori bacilli were still found, and urea breathing test was positive. Although the endoscopic finding was partially improved, clinical symptoms and histologic finding were persisted. We could achieve the improvement of clinical symptoms and disappearance of IELs after the 2nd eradication. The discordant of histopathologic and endoscopic improvement occurred after the 1st eradication therapy of HpLG. Therefore the clinical and histopathologic evaluation should be considered as well as endoscopic findings.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2001

Objective : This study was undertaken to evaluate operative results and prognosis according to preoperative clinical status and histopathological finding of spinal cord tumor. Methods : We analyzed of clinical feature, tumor location, histopathologic finding, operative results and prognosis in 55 patients with spinal cord tumor during last 10 years. Results : 1) The incidence of spinal cord tumors varies with the age of affected patients who are 2 to 75 years of age. Peak incidences were in the 5th & 7th decade of life, and the ratio of male to female was 1.2:1. 2) The most common histopathologic type was neurinoma(41.9%). 3) The tumors were located most frequently in the thoracic area(22 cases, 40.0%) and in the intradural extramedullary space(30 cases, 54.5%). 4) The most common initial clinical feature was pain in 20 cases(36.4%). For neurologic status on admission, 30 cases(54.5%) showed motor disturbance. 5) In radiologic studies, there were abnormal finding in 21 cases from plain X-rays among 37 cases. The entire 20 cases in when myelography was done showed subarachnoid blockade, either complete or incomplete. The magnetic resonance imaging, regard as the most accurate diagnostic method, revealed the exact location of the tumor and the relationship of the tumor with the adjacent anatomical structure. 6) The total removal was possible in 36 cases(65.5%), subtotal removal in 17 cases(30.9%) and biopsy in 2 cases (3.6%). Nineteen cases(90.5%) among 21 cases with preoperative radiculopathy group showed recovery or improvement, where as only 11 cases(36.7%) among 30 cases with preoperative motor weakness group showed recovery or improvement, with statistically significant difference(p<0.01). Pathologically, 26 cases(83.9%) among 31 cases of neurinoma and meningioma showed postoperative recovery or improved, but only 1 case(6.3%) among 16 cases of metastatic tumor, astrocytoma and ependymoma recovered. Postoperative complication noted in 5 cases(9.1%), and were noted postoperative hematoma, pneumonia, pulmonary edema and spinal cord infarction. Conclusion : Preoperative neurologic status and histopathologic finding are considered important factors of Postoperative outcome in patients with spinal cord tumor.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.780-785
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• 1997

종격동 종양은 그 발생 위치가 심장과 대혈관, 식도, 그리고 신경조직 등과 같이 인체에 중요한 조직과 인접해 있는 점과 수술적 치료가 비교적 용이하고 그 결과 또한 우수하여 흉부외과 영역에서 매우 흥미있는 질환으로 관심을 끌어 왔다. 저자는 울산의대 서울중앙병원 흉부외과에서 1990년 1월부터 1995년 6월까지 5년 6개월간 수술적 치료를 받은 원발성 종격동 종양 87명을 대상으로 연령과 성별, 진단방법, 임상적 징후 및 증상, 크기, 해부학적 위 치, 수술소견, 병리조직학적 진단에 대하여 관찰하고 전산화 단층촬영(U)소견과 병리조직학적으로 침윤성 을 보였던 종격동 종양에서의 임상적 의의를 분석하여 종격동 종양에 대한 적절한 외과적 치료지침을 얻고자 하였다. 종양의 발생 부위는 전상부 종격동이 50명(57%)으로 가장 많았으며 후부 종격동 30명(35%), 중부 종격동 7 명(8%)순이었다. 병리조직학적 분류로 보면 흉부종 27명(31%), 원발성 낭종 19명(22%), 신경성 종양 19명 (22%), 기형종 10명(10%)순이었다. 병리조직학적으로 침윤성을 보인 경우는 17명(20%)이었으며 전상부 종격 동에 14명(16%), 후부 종격동에 3명(4%)이었다. 종격동 종양 \ulcorner대한 전산화 단층촬영은 87명 모두 시행하였으며, 주위 조직에 침윤성을 보인 경우는 15명(17%)이었다. 종양의 외과적 치료로 완전 절제 80명(92%), 부분 절제 6명(7%), 개흉후 조직검사 1명(2%)을 시행하였다 수술 소견상 14명(16%)에서 주위 조직의 침윤이 의심 되었다. 종양의 크기는 전체 평균 6.0$\pm$3.2 cm 전상부 종격동 종양 6.2$\pm$3.1 cm 중부 종격동 종양 3.9$\pm$ 1.1 cm 후부 종격동 종양 5.8그2.6 cm등이었다. 양성 종양의 크기는 평균 5.5$\pm$2.6 cm 악성종양의 크기는 7.3$\pm$ 4.6 cm이었다. 수술소견상 침윤이 의심된 경우들의 평균 크기는 7.2$\pm$3.8 cm이었고, 소견상 침윤이 의심 된 경우들의 평균 크기는 8.0$\pm$3.8 cm이었다. 병리조직학적으로 침윤성을 보였덜 17명과 CT소견상 침윤성을 보였던 15명과의 상관성은 민감도 (sensitivity) 35%, 특이도(specificity) 87%, 예측도(predictability) 35%이며, 수술소견상 침윤성을 보였던 14명과 의 상관성은 민감도 53%,특이도 93%, 예측도 64%이었다. 또한 종양의 크기와 악성도와의 상관관계에서 크기가 클수록 악성일 가능성이 증가하는 통계적으로 의의 있는 유의성이 있었다. 결론적으로 종격동 종양에 대한 수 珦\ulcorner진단으로 또는 수술시 예측할 수 있는 침윤성은 낭성 종양을 제외 한 경우 병리조직학적 진단과의 일치성이 낮아 종격동 종양의 수술적 치료는 종양을 포함하여 가능한 범위까지 광범위하게 절제하는 것이 수술 결과를 좋게 하는 방법이라고 사료된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권16호
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• pp.6697-6701
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• 2014

Background: In the etiology of cervical cancer not only HPV infection is important, but also other factors such as demographic influences andsexual and reproductive health attitudes, as well as others related to preventive measure usage (or non usage). The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with cervical dysplasia in asymptomatic women who were examined by routine cytology and cervical biopsy for early detection of cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: Socio-demographic and other characteristics were obtained from medical files of 85 examinees with pathologic cytologic findings (Pap test) and histopathologic (HP) findings after biopsy. Results: ccording to the Pap test result, a greater probability for development of cervical dysplasia was noted with examinees having a larger number of sexual partners (OR= 5.01, 95% CI 1.04-24.10), and those who are afraid of the Pap finding. Risk factors for development of cervical dysplasia according to the bioptic finding were early beginning with sexual activities, presence of any STD in personal medical history and fear of the Pap test finding. Conclusions: The only risk factor found to be important for both methods was fear of the Pap testing finding.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.47-55
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• 2000

Purpose: The aim of this research is to examine the abnormal liver function complicated with Kawasaki disease (KD) and to analyze its clinical characteristics and complications. Methods: Ninty eight cases were diagnosed as having KD, among which thirty four cases had abnormal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (>30 IU/L). These abnormal ALT cases were evaluated in terms of age and sex distribution, major symptoms, complications, laboratory and histopathologic findings. Results: Male to female ratio was 2.4:1 and most patients (91.2%) were under 5 years of age. Cervical lymphadenopathy was observed in 3 cases (8.8%); and recurred cases were two (5.8%). Average fever duration was 8 days; average length of hospitalization was 9 days; and average recovery period was 13 days. Immediately after admission, positive CRP was observed in 31 cases (91.2%), leukocytosis (> $10,000/mm^3$) in 26 cases (76.0%), thrombocytosis (> $450,000/mm^3$) in 7 cases (20.6%), and anemia (<10 gm/dl) in 7 cases (20.6%), respectively. GB hydrops or cholecystitis were noted in 3 cases (8.8%), abnormal ECG finding in 1 case (2.9%), coronary dilatation or aneurysm in 2 cases (5.9%). Liver biopsy was done in four cases and revealed mild infiltration of lymphocytes on the portal area and mild bile duct proliferations. Conclusion: The abnormal liver function was noted in 34.7% of KD patients, and subsided all within one month. But the liver function test should be checked closely in patients of the abnormal liver function test complicated with KD despite of its good prognosis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.1535-1538
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• 2015

Background: The objectives of the study were to: 1) determine the frequency of incidental malignancy in unsuspected/grossly normal looking gall bladders; 2) determine the frequency of malignancy in suspected/grossly abnormal looking gall bladders. Materials and Methods: This prospective, cross sectional study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan, during a four year period (Jan 2009-dec2012). All the cholecystectomy cases performed for gallstone diseases were examined initially by a surgeon and later on by a pathologist for macroscopic abnormalities and accordingly assigned to one of the three categories i.e. grossly normal, suspicious, abnormal/malignant. Frequency of incidental carcinoma in these categories was observed after receiving the final histopathology report. Results: A total of 426 patients underwent cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis, with a 1:4 male: female ratio. Mean age of the patients was 45 years with a range of 17-80 years. The frequency of incidental gallbladder carcinoma was found to be 0.70 %(n=3). All the cases of gallbladder carcinoma were associated with some macroscopic abnormality. Not a single case of incidental carcinoma gallbladder was diagnosed in 383 'macroscopically normal looking' gallbladders. Conclusions: Incidental finding of gall bladder cancer was not observed in any of macroscopically normal looking gall bladders and all the cases reported as carcinoma gallbladder had some gross abnormality that made them suspicious. We suggest histopathologic examination of only those gall bladders with some gross abnormality.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.194-197
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• 2008

비순낭은 비루관의 상피 잔사에 의해 발생하는 드문 발육성 낭종으로 상순의 종창과 비익부의 음기를 야기시킨다. 치료 방법으로는 구내접근법에 의한 낭종의 완전 절제술로 재발율은 거의 없다. 25세 남환으로 상악골의 흡수를 야기시킨 좌측부 비순낭종을 외과적 완전 절제술로 치료하고 양호한 결과를 얻어 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.