1.Significance of Stone Mineral Density in Patient with Renal Stone as a Predictive Parameter for Effect of ESWL.
Doo Seon HONG ; Sung Goo CHANG
Korean Journal of Urology 1995;36(6):629-634
The predictive parameters for effect of ESWL have been considered by stone size, locations, chemical composition and hydronephrosis, etc. However, there are several questions that ""how much shock wave will be needed for completely removal of stone and how can we predict effect of ESWL in some patients with renal stone?"" Therefore we have measured bone mineral density (BMD) and stone mineral density(SMD) as a predictive parameter for the effect of ESWL in patient with renal stone. As results, The storages of ESWL for complete response were correlated with the sizes (p<0.01, r=0.740) and the stone mineral density (p<0.01, r=0.852). Stone mineral density was variable even same size stones and the requirement of shock wave for complete response in 1.00-1.99 cm sized stones was correlated with SMD. (p<0.01, r=0.795 ). From this study, the measurement of SMD may be the objective and predictive parameter for effect of ESWL in patient with renal stone.
Bone Density
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Humans
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Hydronephrosis
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Shock
2.Usefulness of Rapid PSA Kit(R).
Jin Seon CHO ; Eui Yul CHOI ; Sang Yol PARK ; Doo Jin LEE ; Chang Hee HONG ; Byung Soo CHUNG
Korean Journal of Urology 2003;44(1):6-11
PURPOSE: The incidence rate of prostate cancer has increased remarkably in Korea. The serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) value has been used for screening, although its clinical significance in prostate cancer screening is still inconclusive. However, if the measurement time was short and the cost was low, such an assay kit should be sufficient for prostate cancer screening. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We developed pared monoclonal antibodies against PSA which could be used in assay kits for PSA. The Rapid PSA Kit(R) used an immunochromatographic method to qualitatively judge a positive or negative result. Serum specimens from 78 men with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer were tested using the kit. RESULTS: The sensitivity of the kit was determined to be 4ng/ml. 33 samples had a value of greater than 5ng/ml, so were considered positive. 5 samples had values between 4ng/ml and 5ng/ml, of which 3 were positive. The other 40 samples had values less than 4ng/ml, and 11 of these were judged positive. These results indicated that the sensitivity and specificity of the Rapid PSA Kit(R) were 94.7 and 72.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Tests using the Rapid PSA Kit(R) can be easily performed at outpatient clinics or elsewhere. This kit is useful in the initial screening of prostate cancer as the results can be obtained within 15 minutes and the cost is lower than with ordinary serum PSA tests.
Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Humans
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Hyperplasia
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Incidence
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Korea
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Male
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Mass Screening
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Prostate
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Prostate-Specific Antigen
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Prostatic Neoplasms
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Sensitivity and Specificity
3.Usefulness of Rapid PSA Kit(R).
Jin Seon CHO ; Eui Yul CHOI ; Sang Yol PARK ; Doo Jin LEE ; Chang Hee HONG ; Byung Soo CHUNG
Korean Journal of Urology 2003;44(1):6-11
PURPOSE: The incidence rate of prostate cancer has increased remarkably in Korea. The serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) value has been used for screening, although its clinical significance in prostate cancer screening is still inconclusive. However, if the measurement time was short and the cost was low, such an assay kit should be sufficient for prostate cancer screening. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We developed pared monoclonal antibodies against PSA which could be used in assay kits for PSA. The Rapid PSA Kit(R) used an immunochromatographic method to qualitatively judge a positive or negative result. Serum specimens from 78 men with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer were tested using the kit. RESULTS: The sensitivity of the kit was determined to be 4ng/ml. 33 samples had a value of greater than 5ng/ml, so were considered positive. 5 samples had values between 4ng/ml and 5ng/ml, of which 3 were positive. The other 40 samples had values less than 4ng/ml, and 11 of these were judged positive. These results indicated that the sensitivity and specificity of the Rapid PSA Kit(R) were 94.7 and 72.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Tests using the Rapid PSA Kit(R) can be easily performed at outpatient clinics or elsewhere. This kit is useful in the initial screening of prostate cancer as the results can be obtained within 15 minutes and the cost is lower than with ordinary serum PSA tests.
Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Humans
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Hyperplasia
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Incidence
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Korea
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Male
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Mass Screening
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Prostate
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Prostate-Specific Antigen
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Prostatic Neoplasms
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Sensitivity and Specificity
4.A Case of Scrotal Cystic Lymphangioma.
Doo Seon HONG ; Hyoung Lae LEE ; Chur Chil SIN ; Jin Il KIM
Korean Journal of Urology 1995;36(3):331-333
Lymphangiomas are benign tumors of congenital origin, occurring mostly in children. They are found rarely in the scrotum. This rare clinical entity should be included in the differential diagnosis of cystic lesions of the external male genitalia, especially hydrocele in children. We present a case of 3 year old male with the scrotal lymphangioma arising from the perineum that have not any connection with the testis or spermatic cord.
Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Genitalia, Male
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Humans
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Lymphangioma
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Lymphangioma, Cystic*
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Male
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Perineum
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Scrotum
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Spermatic Cord
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Testis
5.Gangioneuroma Misdiagnosed as Ovarian Tumor.
Doo Jin LEE ; Jin Seon CHO ; Byung Soo CHUNG ; Chang Hee HONG ; Chang Sik JANG
Korean Journal of Urology 2004;45(4):396-398
A ganglioneuroma is a rare neoplasm in adults, which is most commonly locating in the posterior mediastinum, but can also be located in the retroperitoneum, pelvis, adrenal medulla and neck. They predominantly occur in females, with 60-70% of diseases originating before the age of 20 years. Herein, a case of a 51-year-old woman suffering from a pelvic mass, with a history and physical findings similar to those of an ovarian tumor, is reported.
Adrenal Medulla
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Adult
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Female
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Ganglioneuroma
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Humans
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Mediastinum
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Middle Aged
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Neck
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Ovarian Neoplasms
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Pelvis
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Retroperitoneal Space
6.Penicillium ulleungdoense sp. nov. from Ulleung Island in Korea
Doo-Ho CHOI ; Young-Hyun YOU ; In-Seon LEE ; Seung-Bum HONG ; Tea-Yeol JUNG ; Jong-Guk KIM
Mycobiology 2021;49(1):46-53
In a study of the fungal diversity on Ulleung Island in Korea, three novel strains of Penicillium were isolated. Different sites on Ulleung Island were selected for collecting endophytic fungi, and three endophytic fungal strains showed unique morphological characteristics. DNA sequence of the internal transcribed spacer, β-tubulin, calmodulin, and RNA polymerase II second largest subunit regions of the strains were analyzed and they showed unique taxonomic position from the other species of Penicillium section Sclerotiora. The new strains were named Penicillium ulleungdoense sp. nov. As the novel endophytic Penicillium taxa were discovered in a unique environment, the data could be meaningful for understanding the geographical distribution of Ascomycetes on Ulleung Island.
7.Electrophysiological Changes in Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome With Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy.
Sang Eun PARK ; Sang Won HA ; Ki Moo HONG ; Kyeung Mo AN ; Jeong Seon CHO ; Jeong Ho HAN ; Eun Kyoung CHO ; Doo Eung KIM
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2008;26(2):168-170
No abstract available.
Immunization, Passive
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Immunoglobulins
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Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
8.A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Secondary AntiphospholipidSyndrome Presenting as Livedo Reticularis.
Jung Wook KIM ; Doo Jin OH ; Kyung Jong CHO ; Soon Kwon HONG ; Deborah LEE ; Seon Wook HWANG ; Sung Wook PARK
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2007;45(6):622-625
Antiphospholipid syndrome is defined as the presence of lupus anticoagulant antibodies or anticardiolipin antibodies with vascular thrombosis or specific pregnancy complications. Antiphospholipid syndrome can be associated with autoimmune, malignant or infectious diseases. Cutaneous manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome are variable and can be a first clue to the syndrome or other associated diseases. We report a case of systemic lupus erythematosus and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as livedo reticularis on both legs of a patient. We recommend that patients with livedo reticularis should be examined for systemic lupus erythematosus or antiphospholipid syndrome.
Antibodies
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Antibodies, Anticardiolipin
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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Communicable Diseases
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Humans
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Leg
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Livedo Reticularis*
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Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
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Pregnancy Complications
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Thrombosis
9.A Case of High Degree AV Block Treated by Implantation of Permanent Pacemaker in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.
Jong Seo HONG ; Ji Hyang KANG ; Goung Sup LEE ; Chang Seon LEE ; Hyun Ju CHOI ; Byung Doo LEE ; June Soo KIM ; Yeon Lim SUH ; Duk Kyung KIM ; Je Geun CHI ; Kyoung Ju AHN
Korean Circulation Journal 2000;30(10):1316-1322
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is characterized by 1) early contractures of the elbows, Achilles tendons, and postcervical muscles, 2) slowly progressive muscle wasting and weakness with a humeroperoneal distribution in the early stages, and 3) cardiomyopathy with conduction defects and risk of sudden death. The inheritance is usually X-linked recessive but can be autosomal dominant and recessive. We report a case of 28-year old woman who presented with dizziness, palpitation, and progressive muscular weakness. Her ECG revealed high degree AV block and muscle biopsy demonstrated diffuse degenerative change consistent with Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. She was diagnosed as autosomal dominant Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy by characteristic clinical features, and findings of ECG, nerve conduction test, electromyography and muscle biopsy findings. A VVI-type permanent pacemaker was implanted.
Achilles Tendon
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Adult
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Atrioventricular Block*
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Biopsy
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Cardiomyopathies
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Contracture
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Death, Sudden
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Dizziness
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Elbow
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Electrocardiography
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Electromyography
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Female
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Humans
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Muscle Weakness
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Muscles
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Muscular Dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss*
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Neural Conduction
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Wills
10.Mild Encephalopathy with Reversible Lesion in the Splenium of the Corpus Callosum and Bilateral Frontal White Matter.
Jeong Seon CHO ; Sang Won HA ; Young Su HAN ; Sang Eun PARK ; Ki Moo HONG ; Jeong Ho HAN ; Eun Kyoung CHO ; Doo Eung KIM ; Jea Geun KIM
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2007;3(1):53-56
A 59-year-old man visited an emergency room due to the sudden onset of severe dysarthria with a drowsy mental status. MRI demonstrated T2 prolongation and restricted diffusion involving the splenium of the corpus callosum and bilateral frontal white matter neurological signs and symptoms were mild, and the recovery was complete within a week. Follow-up MRI performed one month later revealed complete resolution of the lesions. The clinical and radiological courses were consistent with previously reported reversible isolated splenial lesions in mild encephalitis/encephalopathy except for the presence of frontal lesions. This case suggests that such reversible lesions can occur outside the splenium.
Corpus Callosum*
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Diffusion
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Dysarthria
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Middle Aged