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Cervix Uteri* ; Female ; Humans ; Mass Screening* ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms*

A 68-year-old man was admitted due to abdominal pain. He was diagnosed as having recurrent pancreatitis with a pseudocyst, which is communicated through the main pan- creatic duct. An endoscopic pancreatic sphincterotomy and insertion of a nasopancreatic tube into the main pancreatic duct via transpapillary drainage were performed. As a result, the pseudocyst disappeared and the pain was relieved. Thus it was concluded that transpapillary drainage via the main pancreatic duct is a safe and effective treatment for pancreatic pseudocysts, which is communicated through the main pancreatic duct.
Abdominal Pain ; Aged ; Drainage* ; Humans ; Pancreatic Ducts* ; Pancreatic Pseudocyst* ; Pancreatitis

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of Ginseng alkaloid on the tension regulation of corpus cavernosum, changes of tension of rabbit corpus cavernosum in vitro were studied after administration of Adaptagen(R) that is extract of Ginseng alkaloid. And changes of tension of rat aorta in vitro and rat blood pressure and heart rate in vivo were studied after administration of the same agent to evaluate systemic cardiovascular side effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Rabbit corpus cavernosal strips and rat aorta rings were prepared. Strips and rings were mounted in an organ bath and isometric tensions were recorded after administration of agents contracting or relaxing vascular smooth muscle and Adaptagen(R). RESULTS: Adaptagen(R) relaxed rabbit corpus cavernosal strip and rat aorta ring contracted by phenylephrine in a dose-dependent manner. Pretreatment of L-nitroarginine inhibited the relaxing effect of Adaptagen(R) on phenylephrine-induced contraction of these tissues. In vivo, intraperitonealy administered Adaptagen(R) transiently decreased systemic blood pressure and heart rate of rat. CONCLUSIONS: According to above RESULTS, Ginseng alkaloid relaxes corpus cavernosum in a dose-dependent manner without significant systemic side effects. Therefore, it is suggested that Ginseng alkaloid could enhance erectile function but further studies are required for clinical application.
Animals ; Aorta ; Baths ; Blood Pressure ; Heart Rate ; Muscle, Smooth, Vascular ; Panax* ; Phenylephrine ; Rats

Right atrial metastasis occurs in 1 to 4% of patients with hepatoma. and the extention to intracavitary or metastasis of tumor as a large mass rare. However, the high risk of progressive heart failure and sudden death from the tricuspid valve obstruction necessitates prompt diagnosis of intracavitary extension, and adequate intervention is needed to prolong a patient's life. A 49 year-old female was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of a liver mass, which was identified at a local clinic. The liver mass was confirmed as hepatocellular carcinoma with CT and celiac angiographic finding. She was treated with transarterial chemoembolization. Thirty-four months after discharge, a low density right atrial mass was noted incidentally with chest computed tomography while investigating massive right pleural effusion for possible pulmonary metastasis. Echocardiography showed a huge inhomogenous echogenic mass at the right atrium. The present report describes a case of primary hepatocellular carcinoma with a intracavitary cardiac mass detected with two dimensional echocardiography.
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* ; Death, Sudden ; Diagnosis ; Echocardiography ; Female ; Heart Atria ; Heart Failure ; Humans ; Liver ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Pleural Effusion ; Thorax ; Tricuspid Valve

BACKGROUND: Pharmacological ACTH test provide information only about the ability of the adrenal gland to respond to unusual stimuli and may not reflect the daily cortisol secretion. There were some controversies in the diagnosis of mild adrenal insufficiency by using a pharmacological dose of ACTH. The purpose of the present study was to assess and compare the effect of low dose 1 pg ACTH and high dose 249 pg ACTH in the evaluation of adrenal function. The intravenous injection of a pharmacological dose(250 pg) of ACTH has been used as a standard test in the initial assessment of adrenal function. So we low dose ACTH to evaluate the adrenal function and compare the result of high dose ACTH. METHOD: Basal serum cortisol sampling was done at 2:00 p.m.. And after 1 pg ACTH iv bolus injection, cortisol sampling was done at 20, 30, 45 and 60 min respectively. On the next day same procedure was repeated at same time, but 249 mg ACTH was given instead of the low dose. Normal adrenal function was diagnosed with the criteria of stimulated serum cortisol concentration over 20 mg/dL. Total 65 patients took part in this study. Three hypopituitarism patients and one Addisons disease were included. Sixty-one patients had the history of glucocorticoid ingestion or had physical findings of cushingoid features with symptoms suggest the adrenal insufficiency. RESULTS: Sixteen patients showed normal response to both low dose and high dose ACTH. Thirty-six patients were not stimulated to both low dose and high dose ACTH. The remaining thirteen patients revealed normal response to high dose ACTH, but not to low dose ACTH. CONCLUSION: It appears that low dose ACTH stimulation test is more sensitive and specific than high dose ACTH and is capable of revealing mild adrenal insufficiency.
Addison Disease ; Adrenal Glands ; Adrenal Insufficiency ; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone* ; Diagnosis ; Eating ; Humans ; Hydrocortisone ; Hypopituitarism ; Injections, Intravenous

Neurofibroma may present as a solitary lesion or as multiple lesions. Although there is no site of predilection for solitary lesions, occurrence on the hand is rare. Plexiform neurofibroma can develop in isolation or more commonly as a part of neurofibromatosis type 1. In those that apper in isolation, trauma has been suggested as a precipitating factor. A 68-year-old male farmer had experienced repetitive prior episodes of trauma in the involved finger. He presented with a painless mass on the dorsal aspect of the fifth finger. Physical examination showed a protruding mass measuring approximately 15x20 mm which was not tenderness to palpation and any skin changes or pigmentation. Ultrasonography showed a cystic mass on the dorsal aspect of the middle phalanx. Microsurgical dissection was applied in order to seperated the lesion from the ulnar side of the dorsal branch of the digital nerve. Pathologic examination of the specimens revealed neurofibroma. At three-month follow-up, motor and sensory function were intact, and range of motion was fully recovered. Traumatic solitary neurofibroma is a rare tumor of the hand, especially in the finger. Hand surgeons should be aware of the diagnostic possibilities of this tumor based on examination, history taking and imaging studies.
Aged ; Fingers* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hand ; Humans ; Male ; Neurofibroma* ; Neurofibroma, Plexiform ; Neurofibromatosis 1 ; Palpation ; Physical Examination ; Pigmentation ; Precipitating Factors ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Sensation ; Skin ; Ultrasonography

First described in 1975 by Lennert and Muller-Hermelink, progressively transforming germinal centers(PTGC) are follicular structures that are at least two to three times the diameter of a reactive follicle and are composed of small B lymphocytes with scattered centroblasts and follicular dendritic cells. PTGC may resemble the nodules of lymphocyte predominance Hodgkin's disease(NLPHD) and are often seen in lymph nodes involved by NLPHD. The distinction between NLPHD and PTGC are difficult because of their histologic similarities. Many authors performed an immunohistochemical study to determine whether there might be immunophenotypic differences between these two processes to aid in the differential diagnosis. We experienced PTGC in sibling and two cases is presented with the review of literatures.
B-Lymphocytes ; Dendritic Cells, Follicular ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes* ; Lymphocytes ; Neck* ; Siblings

BACKGROUND: When using the anterior approach for performing superficial parotidectomy, the first thing to do is to find the buccal branch of the facial nerve and the parotid duct. The buccal branch usually runs transversely with the parotid duct from the anterior border of the parotid gland. We wanted to check the relationship between the two structures during the operation and to get clinically helpful information. METHODS: Twelve patients with parotid mass were treated with superficial parotidectomy between May 2012 and August 2012. The outline of superficial and deep lobes of the parotid gland, parotid duct, and the buccal branch of the facial nerve were drawn on the transparent film by tracing the structures intraoperatively. RESULTS: In 7 (58.3%) of 12 cases, the buccal branch of the facial nerve was located more caudally than the parotid duct at the anterior border of the superficial lobe of the parotid gland. In 3 cases (25%), the buccal branch was located more cephalically than the parotid duct. The mean distance between two structures were 2.54+/-1.48 mm. In 11 cases, the parotid duct was located deeper than the buccal branch. CONCLUSION: The buccal branch of the facial nerve tends to be located more caudally than parotid duct and runs more superficially than parotid duct in all cases. We identified the relationship between the parotid duct and the buccal branch of the facial nerve during the operations on living subjects, not from the cadavers, so it would be a clinically helpful study which supplied more accurate anatomical information.
Cadaver ; Facial Nerve* ; Humans ; Parotid Gland ; Salivary Ducts*

PURPOSE: Hypernatremia most frequently occurs in the immature newborn and be severe in association with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). This study examined the frequency, onset and risk factors of hypernatremia, and the relationship between hypernatremia and IVH in very low birth weight (VLBW; <1,250 g) infants. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 55 VLBW infants admitted between January 2006 and December 2009 to the neonatal intensive care unit of Wonkwang University Hospital and who survived over 7 days. Serum sodium concentration, sodium intake, fluid and weight loss, as suggested risk factors of hypernatremia, and the incidence of IVH were evaluated. The infants were divided into a hypernatremia group (> or =150 mEq/L) and nonhypernatremia group, and were compared. RESULTS: Incidence of hypernatremia in the VLBW infants was 52.7%, and mean starting time of hypernatremia was 2.8+/-1.3 days. There were no differences in the sodium and fluid intake between the two groups. Weight loss at day 3 after birth was significantly higher in the hypernatremia compared to the nonhypernatremia group (P<0.05); thereafter weight loss was non-significantly higher. The incidence of IVH in VLBW infants was 38.2%, and the difference between the two groups was not significant. CONCLUSION: Hypernatremia occurs commonly in VLBW infants and is most commonly caused by weight loss in the early days after birth. Incidence of IVH is not likely influenced by hypernatremia with marginally elevated sodium concentration.
Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Hypernatremia ; Incidence ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Very Low Birth Weight ; Intensive Care, Neonatal ; Medical Records ; Parturition ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Sodium ; Weight Loss

Male transsexualism is characterized by a life-long preference for the feminine role and the conviction of belonging to the female sex. The final and most characteristic expression of transsexualism is the desire to achieve the anatomical appearance of the opposite sex by either surgical or hormonal means. Since the skin graft technique of McIndoe, a number of operative procedures were evolved. Nowadays in order to construct neovaginas in male transsexuals, the inversion of penile flap or that of penile and scrotal skin flap is performed as a primary trial. Penile and scrotal skin flap have better functional results, but the cosmetic results are not satisfactory because of the prolapse of scrotal skin. In our studies, the vaginoplasty using penile and scrotal skin flap has been successfully used for 26 male transsexuals in whom their penis and scrotum were well preserved. We used scrotal skin flap modified by 8 cm wide. Additionally we made partial prepuce with dorsal neurovascular bundle into neoclitoris. Follow-up period ranged from 4 months to 22 months. The depth and width of neovagina was desirable. The cosmesis and physiologic benefit to the patient's satisfaction with the operation were reliable.
Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male* ; Penis ; Prolapse ; Scrotum ; Skin* ; Surgical Procedures, Operative ; Transplants ; Transsexualism*