1.Herpes Simplex Esophagitis: A report of two cases.
Eun Ha JUNG ; Hae Kyung AHN ; Jin Hee SOHN
Korean Journal of Pathology 1999;33(4):288-291
Herpes simplex esophagitis has been recognized with increased frequency as an opportunistic infection in immunosuppressed or debilitated patients. However, it is also documented as self-limited esophagitis in apparently healthy patients. We report two cases of herpetic esophagitis diagnosed by biopsies. One case was noted in an immunocompetent patient having gastric peptic ulcer who had clinical improvement with symptomatic treatment. And the other was noted in an immunosuppressed patient having chemotherapy for gastric carcinoma who had resolution of symptoms with acyclovir therapy. Histologically, esophageal mucosa exhibited erosion and inflammatory cellular exudate with intranuclear eosinophilic inclusions in the epithelial cells. These were confirmed by the PCR and immunohistochemical stain for herpes simplex virus using a biopsy material.
Acyclovir
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Biopsy
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Drug Therapy
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Eosinophils
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Epithelial Cells
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Esophagitis*
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Exudates and Transudates
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Herpes Simplex*
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Humans
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Mucous Membrane
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Opportunistic Infections
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Peptic Ulcer
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Simplexvirus
2.A Case of Hidradenoma Papilliferum of the Nipple.
Chul Hyun AHN ; Eun Jung CHYUNG ; See Ryong PARK
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1989;27(6):720-723
We report a case of hidradenoma papilliferum of the left nipple in a 23-year-old female patient. Hidradenoma papilliferum occurs only in women, usually on the labia majora or in the perineal or perineal region and represents an adenoma with apocrine dif ferentiation. Histologic examination of the lesion revealed findings consistent with hidradenoma papilliferurn. She had been performed surgical excision
Acrospiroma*
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Adenoma
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Female
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Humans
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Nipples*
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Young Adult
3.Three Cases of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation.
Hyun Il AHN ; Mi Keong BAEK ; Mee Eun JUNG ; Jung Hye KIM
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1998;41(7):2039-2043
Uterine arteriovenous malformation is a rare gynecologic condition, which is sometimes accompanied torrential vaginal bleeding and it can be aggravated with diagnostic dilatation and curettage. For proper management of vaginal bleeding, accurate diagnosis should be achieved before the intervention. In the past, the diagnosis was made retrospectively after hysterectomy, however recently it may be made by noninvasive method such as Doppler ultrasonogram before management. We have experienced 3 cases of uterine arteriovenous malformation, of which 2 cases were diagnosed with Doppler ultrasonogram.
Arteriovenous Malformations*
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Diagnosis
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Dilatation and Curettage
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Female
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Hysterectomy
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Retrospective Studies
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Ultrasonography
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Uterine Hemorrhage
4.Clinical observation of the diabetes mellitus control and tuberculosis treatment.
Yong Hang AHN ; Hae Jung KIM ; Eun Yun JO ; Nan Kyung YANG ; Han Na CHOI
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 1991;12(12):20-24
No abstract available.
Diabetes Mellitus*
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Tuberculosis*
5.Prevention and Treatment of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders : Focusing on Psychosocial Interventions for Adult Patients.
Joo Eon PARK ; Hyun Nie AHN ; Young Eun JUNG
Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association 2016;55(2):89-96
Each year many people are exposed to life-threatening disaster and traumatic events that put them at risk for trauma- and stressor-related disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder. This report reviews research on the psychosocial interventions currently employed for the prevention and treatment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy, including cognitive therapy and prolonged exposure, has been shown to improve several outcomes. Considerable progress has also been made in the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Trauma- and stressor-related disorders are associated with complex outcomes and multiple comorbid emotional, social, and physical health difficulties. Further advances are required in the intervention for populations with complex and chronic forms and in the development of integrated and well-related systems of care.
Adult*
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Cognitive Therapy
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Disasters
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Eye Movements
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Humans
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
6.Clinical considerations of the mediastinal tumors in children.
Eun Joo KIM ; Gye Lim JUNG ; Hong Hoe KOO ; Hee Young SHIN ; Hyo Seop AHN
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1992;35(1):98-107
No abstract available.
Child*
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Drug Therapy
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Humans
7.Heart Rate Variability and Lipid Profile in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder.
Eun Jung AHN ; Jin Sook CHOI ; Yong Lee JANG ; Hae Woo LEE ; Hyun Bo SIM
Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology 2012;19(1):27-34
OBJECTIVES: The analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) is a useful non-invasive tool to investigate the autonomic nerve function. Previous studies on the relationship between HRV and depression have been reported controversial results. Similarly, the correlation between the serum lipids and depression is debatable. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between heart rate variability, lipid profile and depression. METHODS: A total of 42 patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and 32 age and sex-matched normal subjects who had no previous history of major medical and mental illnesses were recruited for this study. A structured-interview was used to assess the general characteristics and psychiatric illness. HRV measures were assessed by time-domain and frequency-domain analyses. Psychological symptoms were measured using the Hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HAM-A), Hamilton rating scale for depression (HAM-D). In addition, the evaluation for lipid profile was performed by blood test. RESULTS: In serum lipid profile test, MDD group showed higher cholesterol (197.68+/-42.94 mg/dL vs. 176.85+/-34.68 mg/dL, p=0.044), TG (139.45+/-92.54 mg/dL vs. 91.4+/-65.68 mg/dL, p=0.018), LDL (130.03+/-33.18 vs. 106.62+/-27.08, p=0.004) level than normal control group. In HRV time domain analyses, the standard deviation of the NN interval (SDNN) was decreased in MDD group than normal control group, but was not significant (32.82+/-14.33 ms vs. 40.36+/-21.40ms, p=0.078). ApEn (Approximate Entrophy) was significantly increased in MDD group than normal control group (1.13+/-0.11 vs. 0.91+/-0.18, p<0.001). ApEn was correlated with LDL level (r=0.277, p=0.028), HAM-D scores (r=0.534, p<0.001) and HAM-A scores (r=0.470, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: MDD patients showed increased ApEn, one of the HRV measurement. And this ApEn was correlated with LDL, HAM-D and HAM-A scores. In this study, the analysis of ApEn would be a useful test of MDD.
Anxiety
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Autonomic Pathways
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Cholesterol
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Depression
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Depressive Disorder, Major
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Heart
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Heart Rate
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Humans
8.Transarterial Guglielmi Detachable Coils Embolization with Stenting for the Treatment of a Traumatic Carotid Cavernous Fistula: Case Report .
Jung Yong AHN ; Hun Kyu CHOI ; Byung Hee LEE ; Eun Wan CHOI
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2002;32(2):156-158
Embolization of a carotid cavernous fistula(CCF) by means of a detachable balloon is a well-established method for treating CCFs while preserving a patent parent internal carotid artery(ICA). However, failure to embolize the CCF may occur on a few occasions. Herein we describe a stent-assisted Guglielmi detachable coil embolization that completely occludes the fistulous opening rather than fills the cavernous sinus. By applying this technique, we successfully treated a CCF, without compromise of the parent ICA in patients who has failed with balloon technique previously.
Cavernous Sinus
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Embolization, Therapeutic
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Fistula*
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Humans
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Parents
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Stents*
9.The Expression and Clinical Correlations of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2, -7, -9, and -12 in Colorectal Cancer.
Eun Jung AHN ; Soon Sup CHUNG ; Ryung Ah LEE ; Kwang Ho KIM
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology 2009;25(1):26-33
PURPOSE: Tumor invasion and metastasis are multistep phenomina, involving proteolytic degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) and alteration of cell adhesion. It is another oncologic therapeutic strategy to block tumor invasion and metastasis through analyzing the molecules which are involved in these processes. We examined the expressions of some of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in colorectal cancer and analyze the correlation with clinical factors and survival. METHODS: Fifty-five patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical resection were included. The expressions of the MMP-2, -7, -9, and -12 in tumor tissue and normal mucosa using RT-PCR technique was carried out. We evaluated and analyzed the correlation among these molecules, clinical characteristics, and survival. RESULTS: Expressions of MMP-7, -9, and -12 were significantly higher in tumor tissue than in normal mucosa (P=0.00). The expressions of MMP-2 between cancer and normal mucosa had no significant difference but it had a significant difference according to the lymph node (LN) invasion (P=0.03) in tumor tissues. Three-year overall survival was worse in patient with high expression of MMP-2 compared to low expression. CONCLUSION: The expressions of MMP-7, -9, -12 in tumor tissue were higher than in normal mucosa and MMP-2 expression of tumor tissues had a significant difference according to LN invasion. MMP-2 overexpression seems to be a prognostic factor for 3-yr overall survival. But, large scale study with long term survival analysis will be needed for the prognostic significance of MMPs.
Cell Adhesion
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Colorectal Neoplasms
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Extracellular Matrix
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Humans
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Lymph Nodes
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Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
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Matrix Metalloproteinases
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Mucous Membrane
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Neoplasm Metastasis
10.A Clinical Study of Pelviscopic Surgery 219 Cases.
Mee Eun JUNG ; Hyun Il AHN ; Mee Kyeong BAEK ; Jeong Mee YANG ; Chung Hee CHUN
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1998;41(8):2146-2150
From January 1995 to December 1997, a total of 219 cases pelviscopic surgery was performed at Il Sin Christian Hospital. To evaluate the safty and efficacy of pelviscopic surgery, we reviewed indication of operation, mean age, parity, history of abdominal operation, type of operation, duration of hospitalization and complication retrospectively. The number of pelviscopic surgery have risen from 33 cases in 1995 to 53 cases in 1996 and 133 cases in 1997. The most common indications were 118 cases for ectopic pregnancy (53.9%) and 42 cases for ovarian cyst (19.2%), 20 cases for infertility (9.1%) in order. Among the ovarian cyst, endometrioma was the most common. The mean age of patients was 31+/-6.7 years old and mean parity was 0.77. In most cases, mean blood loss was lesser than 100 cc except 500 cc in LAVH, 150 cc in CISH, 106.7 cc in ectopic mass removal. The postoperative hospital stay was varied from 0 day to 10 days, but usually 2 days. The 26 cases had complicated and the most common complication was fever above 38degrees C. In conclusion, it is evident that pelviscopic surgery is lesser invasive technique, has lower complication rate and shorter the length of hospitalization. So, we expect the number and indication of pelviscopic surgery will be increased in future.
Endometriosis
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Female
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Fever
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Infertility
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Length of Stay
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Ovarian Cysts
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Parity
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, Ectopic
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Retrospective Studies