1.Acute Calcific Periarthritis of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint in a Professional Golfer's Hand.
Kwang Bok LEE ; Kyung Jin SONG ; Hyo Sung KWAK ; Sang Yong LEE
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2004;19(6):904-906
This report describes a 22-yr-old professional golfer with acute calcific periarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the 4th finger. We considered that the major cause for this condition may be the repeated minor traumas to the affected site. Also, since this condition is self-limiting, a correct diagnosis is required to avoid unnecessary tests and surgery.
Acute Disease
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Adult
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Arthralgia/diagnosis/etiology
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Calcinosis/*complications/*radiography
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders/complications/radiography
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Finger Injuries/*complications/*radiography
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Golf/*injuries
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Humans
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Male
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Periarthritis/*etiology/*radiography
2.Small Bowel Obstruction due to Enterolith.
Hyun Il HONG ; Byong Duk YE ; Sang Nam YOON
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2009;54(3):139-142
No abstract available.
Aged, 80 and over
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Calcinosis/complications/*diagnosis/radiography
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Calculi/complications/*diagnosis/radiography
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Humans
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Ileum/pathology
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Intestinal Diseases/*diagnosis/etiology/radiography
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Intestinal Obstruction/*diagnosis/etiology/radiography
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Male
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
3.A Novel Biomarker of Coronary Atherosclerosis: Serum DKK1 Concentration Correlates with Coronary Artery Calcification and Atherosclerotic Plaques.
Kwang Il KIM ; Kyoung Un PARK ; Eun Ju CHUN ; Sang Il CHOI ; Young Seok CHO ; Tae Jin YOUN ; Goo Yeong CHO ; In Ho CHAE ; Junghan SONG ; Dong Ju CHOI ; Cheol Ho KIM
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2011;26(9):1178-1184
DKK1 modulates Wnt signaling, which is involved in the atherosclerosis. However, no data exist regarding the usefulness of measuring serum DKK1 concentration in predicting coronary atherosclerosis. A total of 270 consecutive patients (62.8 +/- 11.2 yr; 70% male) were included. A contrast-enhanced 64-slice coronary MDCT was performed to identify the presence of atherosclerotic plaques. Agatston calcium scores (CS) were calculated to quantify the coronary artery calcification (CAC). DKK1 concentrations were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. For each subsequent DKK1 quartile, there was a significant increase in CAC (P = 0.004) and the number of segments with coronary atherosclerosis (P < 0.001). In addition, DKK1 concentration was significantly higher in patients with atherosclerotic plaques, regardless of plaque composition (P = 0.01). Multivariate analysis identified DKK1 as an independent risk factor for the presence of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. The adjusted odds ratio for coronary atherosclerotic plaque was 4.88 (95% CI, 1.67 to 14.25) for highest versus lowest quartile of the DKK1 levels. Furthermore, patients with DKK1 concentrations > or = 68.6 pg/mL demonstrated coronary atherosclerotic plaques even when they had low CS. Serum DKK1 concentrations correlate with the coronary atherosclerosis and play an independent role in predicting the presence of coronary atherosclerosis.
Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Biological Markers/blood
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Calcinosis/blood/complications/radiography
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Coronary Artery Disease/blood/complications/*diagnosis/radiography
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Female
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Humans
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/*blood
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Odds Ratio
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Plaque, Atherosclerotic/blood/*diagnosis
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Risk Factors
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Severity of Illness Index
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed