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Facial Bones*

The relative rarity and anatomical position of presacral tumors may lead to difficulty in diagnosis and surgical treatment. The clinical features and surgical approach of 4such tumors(teratocarcinoma 1, endodermal sinus tumor 1, chordoma 1, neurilemmoma 1) have therefore reviewed. Low back pain or sacral pain was present in 3patients although all tumors were palpable on rectal examination. Surgical resection was carried out using the posterior transverse approach in Kraske's prone position. Complete surgical excision was performed in 3cases(chordoma, teratocarcinoma, neurilemmoma) and incomplete excision in 1 case(endodermal sinus tumor). A review of literature concerning these tumors and the surgical approach are presented.
Chordoma ; Diagnosis ; Endodermal Sinus Tumor ; Low Back Pain ; Neurilemmoma ; Prone Position ; Teratocarcinoma

A forty-seven-year-old male miner complained of paresthesia over right hypothenar area and ring and little fiugers for 3 months. On physical examination and electromyography, ulnar nerve dysfunction below elbow was noted. Intraoperatively, an anomalous muscle, the epitrochleoanconeus muscle, was found between the triceps muscle and flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, but it was clearly distinguished from them. Resection of the muscle and medial epicondylectomy were performed. The epitrochleoanconeus muscle is an anomalous muscle which arises from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and inserts into the medial border of the olecranon. The reports on ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome by this muscle were rare. On 14 months follow up, the symptoms and signs were improved.
Elbow ; Electromyography ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Humerus ; Male ; Miners ; Olecranon Process ; Paresthesia ; Physical Examination ; Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes ; Ulnar Nerve

Rod bipolar cells constitute the second-order neuron in the rod pathway. Previous investigations of the rat retina have evaluated the development of other components of the rod pathway namely the AII amacrine cell and GABAergic amacrine cell populations. To gain further insights into the maturation of this retinal circuitry, we studied the development of rod bipolar cells, immunocytochemistry with antibodies directed to the protein kinase C (PKC), in the rat retina. PKC immunoreactivity first appeared in postnatal day 9 (P9), faint PKC immunoreactivity was observed in the cell bodies located at the distal inner nuclear layer (INL), dendrites in the outer plexiform layer (OPL) and immunoreactive bands in the proximal inner plexiform layer (IPL). PKC immunoreactive cells and terminal bulbs at P10 show stronger immunostaining. At P15, the time of eye opening, PKC immunoreactive cells display stronger immunostaining than those of P10 and more mature characteristics like in the adult retina. Double fluorescence immunocytochemistry using an antiserum against parvalbumin, a marker for the AII amacrine cells, or GABA revealed that PKC immunoreactive rod bipolar cell terminals make contact with AII amacrine cells and GABAergic neurons in the proximal IPL from P9. Given these results, the different components of the rod pathway follow a similar pattern of maturation, presumably allowing the rod pathway to function at the early developmental stage of retina.
Adult ; Amacrine Cells ; Animals ; Antibodies ; Dendrites ; Fluorescence ; GABAergic Neurons ; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Neurons ; Protein Kinase C ; Rats* ; Retina* ; Retinaldehyde

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Cartilage* ; Ear*

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Head* ; Neck*

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Cartilage, Articular* ; Knee* ; Osmium Tetroxide* ; Synovial Membrane*

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the use of health impact assessment (HIA) as a tool for intersectoral collaboration using the case of an HIA project conducted in Gwang Myeong City, Korea. METHODS: A typical procedure for rapid HIA was used. In the screening step, the Aegi-Neung Waterside Park Plan was chosen as the target of the HIA. In the scoping step, the specific methods and tools to assess potential health impacts were chosen. A participatory workshop was held in the assessment step. Various interest groups, including the Department of Parks and Greenspace, the Department of Culture and Sports, the Department of Environment and Cleansing, civil societies, and residents, discussed previously reviewed literature on the potential health impacts of the Aegi-Neung Waterside Park Plan. RESULTS: Potential health impacts and inequality issues were elicited from the workshop, and measures to maximize positive health impacts and minimize negative health impacts were recommended. The priorities among the recommendations were decided by voting. A report on the HIA was submitted to the Department of Parks and Greenspace for their consideration. CONCLUSIONS: Although this study examined only one case, it shows the potential usefulness of HIA as a tool for enhancing intersectoral collaboration. Some strategies to formally implement HIA are discussed.
*Health Policy ; Humans ; Organizational Case Studies ; Politics ; *Public Health ; Public Policy ; Urban Health

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Adult* ; Cerebrospinal Fluid* ; Humans