6.The relationship between pleomorphic adenocarcinoma and dermatomyositis (with a case report and review of the literatures).
Sisi DENG ; Mi LI ; Sulin ZHANG ; Banghua LIU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2012;26(15):687-689
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this article is to improve the understanding of complications of pleomorphic adenocarcinoma, and the possibility of complicated with dermatomyositis. In order to explore whether there is a certain relationship between the two diseases.
METHOD:
Reported one patient in our hospital with the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenocarcinoma complicated dermatomyositis, and clarified the diagnosis and treatment of these two diseases during hospitalization. Reviewed the latest clinical literature relevant to pleomorphic adenocarcinoma and dermatomyositis.
RESULT:
The patients underwent superficial parotidectomy treatment. The postoperation pathologic and immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenocarcinoma. Dermatomyositis improved better after the operation.
CONCLUSION
Pleomorphic adenocarcinoma has the possibility of complicated with dermatomyositis which may misdiagnosis in clinical practice. Summarize the latest diagnosis progress of pleomorphic adenocarcinoma and the surgical treatment of the tumor. Also discuss the standards of clinical diagnosis and treatment of dermatomyositis. Analysis there may be a relationship between the two diseases on autoimmune mechanism.
Adenoma, Pleomorphic
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complications
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surgery
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Aged
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Dermatomyositis
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complications
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Humans
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Male
8.Korean Guidelines for Post-polypectomy Colonoscopic Surveillance.
Sung Noh HONG ; Dong Hoon YANG ; Young Ho KIM ; Sung Pil HONG ; Sung Jae SHIN ; Seong Eun KIM ; Bo In LEE ; Suck Ho LEE ; Dong Il PARK ; Hyun Soo KIM ; Suk Kyun YANG ; Hyo Jong KIM ; Se Hyung KIM ; Hyun Jung KIM
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2012;59(2):99-117
Post-polypectomy surveillance has become a major indication for colonoscopy as a result of increased use of screening colonoscopy in Korea. However, because the medical resource is limited, and the first screening colonoscopy produces the greatest effect on reducing the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer, there is a need to increase the efficiency of postpolypectomy surveillance. In the present report, a careful analytic approach was used to address all available evidences to delineate the predictors for advanced neoplasia at surveillance colonoscopy. Based on the results of review of the evidences, we elucidated the high risk findings of the index colonoscopy as follows: 1) 3 or more adenomas, 2) any adenoma larger than 10 mm, 3) any tubulovillous or villous adenoma, 4) any adenoma with high-grade dysplasia, and 5) any serrated polyps larger than 10 mm. In patients without any high-risk findings at the index colonoscopy, surveillance colonoscopy should be performed five years after index colonoscopy. In patients with one or more high risk findings, surveillance colonoscopy should be performed three years after polypectomy. However, the surveillance interval can be shortened considering the quality of the index colonoscopy, the completeness of polyp removal, the patient's general condition, and family and medical history. This practical guideline cannot totally take the place of clinical judgments made by practitioners and should be revised and supplemented in the future as new evidence becomes available.
Adenoma/*diagnosis/surgery
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Adenoma, Villous/diagnosis/surgery
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Colonic Polyps/pathology/*surgery
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*Colonoscopy
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Colorectal Neoplasms/*diagnosis/surgery
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Databases, Factual
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Humans
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Republic of Korea
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Risk Factors
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Time Factors
9.Conn's Syndrome Associated with Behcet's Disease.
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2003;18(1):145-147
A 39-yr-old woman, who had been treated for Behcet's disease for 4 yr, was admitted for further investigation of recently identified hypokalemia and hypertension. Suppressed plasma renin activity with elevated plasma aldosterone concentration and an anomalous postural decrease in plasma aldosterone were observed. An abdominal CT scan revealed a right adrenal mass. The patient was diagnosed with Conn's syndrome. The association of Conn's syndrome with Behcet's disease was thought to be coincidental. To our knowledge, this is the first case of Conn's syndrome associated with Behcet's disease.
Adenoma/complications
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Adenoma/radiography
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Adenoma/secretion
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Adenoma/surgery
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/complications
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/radiography
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/secretion
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/surgery
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Adrenalectomy
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Adult
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Aldosterone/secretion
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Behcet Syndrome/complications*
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Female
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Human
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Hyperaldosteronism/blood
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Hyperaldosteronism/complications*
10.Current Status of Endoscopic Papillectomy for Ampullary Tumors.
Jong Ho MOON ; Hyun Jong CHOI ; Yun Nah LEE
Gut and Liver 2014;8(6):598-604
Detection of tumors of the ampulla of Vater, including ampullary adenoma, has been improved by routine screening endoscopic procedures and imaging modalities. Endoscopic resection by endoscopic papillectomy is rapidly replacing classic surgical resection and is a less invasive procedure. Endoscopic resection can have a role not only in the final histopathologic diagnosis but also as a definite therapeutic option. However, the indications for endoscopic resection are not fully established, and endoscopic procedures are not standardized. Significant complications, including severe pancreatitis, intractable bleeding and duodenal perforation, are rare but can occur, especially in less experienced hands. Severe pancreatitis is the most feared complication, but it can be prevented by pancreatic duct stent insertion in most cases. However, in some cases, pancreatic stenting can be challenging after resection. Incomplete resections are sometimes performed to avoid complications. Endoscopic surveillance is also important for identifying and managing remnant adenomatous tissue or recurrent lesions. Further technical development is needed to expand the indications for this procedure, minimize complications and ensure a high success rate.
Adenoma/pathology/*surgery
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Ampulla of Vater/pathology/*surgery
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Carcinoma/pathology/*surgery
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Common Bile Duct Neoplasms/pathology/*surgery
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Humans