We are reporting a case of multiple dermatofibromas which occuired during the treatment of systemic lupus erythematous with prednisolone for 3 years in a 30-yenr-old woman, All of the 26 lesions were 0.5-2cm sized. and had the same appearanes ad usual dermatofibromas coccurring singly. Histopathologic examination showed typical findings of dermatofibroma which were characterized hy proliferation of fibroblasts intermingled with collagen in irregular arrangement and proliferation of small vessels and endothelial cells.
Collagen ; Endothelial Cells ; Female ; Fibroblasts ; Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous* ; Humans ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* ; Prednisolone

The sonographic findings of Trisomy 18 are varied. Sonographic findings including choroid plexus cyst, hydramnios, enlarged cisterna magna, shortening of femur, micrognathia and clenched hands are observed in our case of genetically confirrned Trisomy 18. A case of sonographically diagnosed Edward syndrome (Trisomy 18) with negative triple marker screening test is presented with a brief case history and review of literatures.
Choroid Plexus ; Cisterna Magna ; Femur ; Hand ; Mass Screening ; Polyhydramnios ; Trisomy* ; Ultrasonography ; Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

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Humans

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Hypertension ; Leigh Disease*

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The use of opioids for chronic noncancer pain has increased in recent years, although evidence for its long-term effectiveness is weak and its potential for harm is significant. Most reports suggest that chronic opioid therapy can be effective for the reduction of chronic pain and for the improvement of functioning and health-related quality of life. However, opioids are also associated with potentially serious harm including pharmacologic adverse effects and socioeconomic problems such as abuse, addiction, and diversion. Physicians should use a structured approach that includes a biopsychosocial evaluation and treatment plan that encourages patients to reach functional goals. There should be a comprehensive evaluation of the cause of pain, assessment for risk of opioid complications (including misuse and addiction), and a detailed treatment history including a review of medical records. Regular monitoring for safety and effectiveness is essential including regular checking of functional improvement and progress towards the pretreatment goals. Ineffective or unsafe opioid therapy should be promptly tapered or stopped. In Korea until now, there are no adequate recommendations for opioid prescription in the management of chronic noncancer pain. A Korean guideline or task force team should be established to provide personalized treatment for carefully selected and monitored patients.
Advisory Committees ; Analgesics, Opioid ; Behavior, Addictive ; Chronic Pain ; Humans ; Korea ; Medical Records ; Prescriptions ; Quality of Life

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Humans ; Biomarkers, Tumor* ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms*

PURPOSE: To explain hypothesis that there are two types of human retinal capillary pathways. One is simple type and the other is complex type. The former plays a role in blood flow regulation and the latter does capillary function itself. METHODS: We measured the length, tortousity, and flow velocity of human retinal capillaries using Fluorescein Leukocyte Angiography (FLA) with a Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (SLO) on two healthy adult male volunteers. We studied distribution and pathways of human retinal capillaries on the posterior pole. RESULTS: The lengths of capillaries were distributed with two peak incidence. One was 70 microgram and the other 240 microgram. There was no relationship between capillary length and tortousity. The correlation between capillary length and leukocyte velocity showed that the shorter capillary group has a wide range of velocity but the longer group has a narrow range of velocity. CONCLUSIONS: Two types of retinal capillary pathways exist on human retina. Compared with two types of capillaries on the cat retina described by Ben-nun et al, we found that the shorter capillary type plays a role in blood flow regulation and the longer type in capillary function itself.
Adult ; Angiography* ; Animals ; Capillaries* ; Cats ; Fluorescein* ; Humans* ; Incidence ; Leukocytes* ; Male ; Ophthalmoscopes ; Retina ; Retinaldehyde* ; Volunteers

PURPOSE: Joubert syndrome presents neonatal respiratory abnormalities and other clinical manifestations. Pathologically the patients show hypoplasia or agenesis of cerebellar vermis and other intracranial anomalies. Our purpose is to evaluate the clinical manifestations and MR findings of Joubert syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Among the patients presenting with clinical stigmata of Joubert syndrome and agenesis of vermis on MR imaging, eight patients who did not satisfied the criteria of Dandy-Walker malformation, tectocerebellar dysraphia and rhombencephalosynapsis were selected. MR findings and clinical manifestation were analyzed. RESULTS: On MR imaging, agenesis of the cerebellar vermis (all cases), hypoplasia of the cerebellar peduncle (6cases), fourth ventricular contour deformity(6cases), tentorial elevation (4cases), deformity of the lateral ventricles (4cases), dysgenesis of the straight sinus (3cases) were demonstrated. Other findings were abnormalities of corpus callosum (3cases), falx anomalies (3 cases), occipital encephalomeningocele (2 cases) and fluid collection in posterior cranial fossa (2cases). Clinical manifestations were developmental delay (5cases), abnormal eyeball movement (3cases), hypotonia (2 cases), neonatal rerspiratoy abnormality (2cases), etc. CONCLUSION: Joubert syndrome showed various clinical manifestations and intracranial anomalies. MR imaging is an useful modality in detection of the cerebellar vermian agenesis and other anomalies of the patients.
Christianity ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Corpus Callosum ; Cranial Fossa, Posterior ; Dandy-Walker Syndrome ; Humans ; Lateral Ventricles ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging* ; Muscle Hypotonia

Enteric fistulae result from gastrointestinal perforations in which communication is established between the site of perforation and another hollow viscus, potential space, or skin surface. Certain types of enteric fistulae are difficult to demonstrate by conventional radiographic methods, and CT is unique in its ability to demonstrate the extent and nature of extraluminal changes. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the CT findings of enteric fistulae occurring in a variety of abdominal and pelvic organs.
Fistula* ; Skin