1.A Case of Transient Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Full-Term Breast-Fed Infant.
Jee Youn WON ; Gi Bong JUNG ; Young Min JEON ; Jee Bum LEE ; Eun Sup SONG
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1999;37(6):790-793
We herein report a case of transient acrodermatitis enteropathica in a 3-month-old, breast-fed, full-term infant. The patient was presented with a 2-month history of diarrhea and crusted erythema- tous patches on the periorificial area. Similar lesions were seen in his siblings. His serum zinc level and the zinc level in his mother's breast milk were markedly reduced. Diarrhea and skin lesions disappeared promptly with oral zinc supplementation and did not recur when zinc was discontinued after three weeks. Our case indicates that even full-term infants, who feed excl-usively on mothers milk, run a risk of developing zinc deficiency, if the concentration of zinc in the breast milk is very low.
Acrodermatitis*
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Diarrhea
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Humans
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Infant*
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Milk
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Milk, Human
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Mothers
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Siblings
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Skin
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Zinc
2.A Case of MALToma Found in Bilateral Lacrimal Gland and Hard Palate.
Gi Heon LEE ; Joo Heon ROH ; Kyu Bong JUNG
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2003;44(12):2929-2933
PURPOSE: Lymphoma originated from MALT is common in stomach but infrequently found in bronchus, salivary gland, thyroid gland and orbit. We report a case of multifocal MALToma in bilateral main lacriamal gland, hard palate without systemic metastasis. METHODS: A 45-year-old male without known systemic disease visited with movable mass in left upper eyelid for 5 months. RESULTS: We found the mass which was hot uptaked by whole body SPECT in left main lacrimal gland and hard palate. By excisional biopsy, the mass was diagnosed as MALToma. After 1 year it recurred in contralateral main lacrimal gland. It was diagnosed as the same MALToma by excisional biopsy. Relapse and other metastasis have not been observed yet up to now(November, 2002) , since we treated radiation therapy.
Biopsy
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Bronchi
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Eyelids
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Humans
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Lacrimal Apparatus*
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Lymphoma
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasm Metastasis
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Orbit
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Palate, Hard*
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Recurrence
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Salivary Glands
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Stomach
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Thyroid Gland
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Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
3.A Case of Conjunctival Tuberculosis.
Gi Yong JUNG ; Bong Chul KIM ; Hanho SHIN
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1987;28(6):1351-1355
Conjunctival tuberculosis, a very rare disease, is thought to be a relatively rare cause of ocular diseases. This is because of a decreased incidence of tuberculosis as well as lessened emphasis on its diagnosis. We have experienced a 19-years old female who had a injection and hypertrophic granulomatous inflammation, on the left lower palpebral conjunctiva. We performed excisional biopsy under the clinical diagnosis of the chronic conjunctivitis and confirmed the histopathological diagnosis of conjunctival tuberculosis. So, the literature of the conjunctival tuberculosis was briefly reviewed with clinical history.
Biopsy
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Conjunctiva
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Conjunctivitis
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Diagnosis
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Inflammation
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Rare Diseases
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Tuberculosis*
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Young Adult
4.A case of carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Gi Chan NA ; Kyung Seok KIM ; Eun Gyeoung JUNG ; Kyung Rae MOON ; Sang Kee PARK ; Yeoung Bong PARK
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1993;36(11):1630-1634
Drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a bullous erythematous disease that is characterized by the appearance of scaled lesions and large sheets of pilling on the skin. A caseof TEN occured in a 10 month old female patient. The characteristic skin lesions of TEN developed after oral administration of carbamazepine for a partial seizure. Thig case consists of prodrome of malaise, fever, anorexia, and conjunctivity followed by erythema & flaccid bullae formation. Diagnosis was confirmed by histologic findings. This patient was treated with a massive systemic corticosteroid, antibiotics, fluid and electrolytes, and topical measures. Authors experienced an extremely rare case of TEN dur to carbamazepine, So report it with a brief review of literature.
Administration, Oral
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Anorexia
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Carbamazepine
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Diagnosis
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Electrolytes
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Erythema
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Female
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Fever
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Humans
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Infant
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Seizures
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Skin
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome*
5.A case of follicular bronchitis/bronchiolitis.
Youn Jae LEE ; Jung Hyun PARK ; Gi Jeung CHO ; Bong Chun LEE ; Dong Soon KIM ; Yeon Lim SUH ; Jong Eun JOO
Korean Journal of Medicine 1993;45(6):795-800
No abstract available.
6.Utilization, Safety, and Related Factors of Illegal Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in South Korean Men.
Bong Gi KIM ; Sun Young JUNG ; Kyoung eun KWON ; Byung Joo PARK
Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy 2015;25(1):50-55
BACKGROUND: Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE5Is), which are prescription drug in South Korea, have been concerned about misuse, overuse and illegal provision of the drugs. This study was performed to investigate utilization and safety of illegal Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE5Is), and related factors among South Korean men. METHODS: A questionnaire survey was conducted from May to July in 2013 among 1,500 nationally representative general males using computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI). The questionnaire included the characteristics of population, the characteristics of PDE5Is use, the experience with the use of illegally obtained PDE5Is, and adverse events after PDE5Is use. RESULTS: Among study population, the 1,015 (67.7%) men answered that they have used the illegally obtained PDE5Is. Younger age, single, lower frequency of PDE5Is use in a lifetime was associated with an increased use of illegally obtained PDE5Is. The men experienced adverse events after PDE5Is use is 528 (35.2%). The most common adverse event was mild to moderate hot flashes. CONCLUSION: We need to enhance awareness about the risk of illegally obtained PDE5Is use, especially in younger men and single. Proactive educations and public relations on safe use of PDE5Is for proper patients are needed.
Hot Flashes
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Humans
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Interviews as Topic
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Korea
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Male
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Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors*
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Prescriptions
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Public Relations
7.Neuroprotective Effects by Nimodipine Treatment in the Experimental Global Ischemic Rat Model : Real Time Estimation of Glutamate.
Seok Keun CHOI ; Gi Ja LEE ; Samjin CHOI ; Youn Jung KIM ; Hun Kuk PARK ; Bong Jin PARK
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2011;49(1):1-7
OBJECTIVE: Glutamate is a key excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, and its excessive release plays a key role in the development of neuronal injury. In order to define the effect of nimodipine on glutamate release, we monitored extracellular glutamate release in real-time in a global ischemia rat model with eleven vessel occlusion. METHODS: Twelve rats were randomly divided into two groups: the ischemia group and the nimodipine treatment group. The changes of extracellular glutamate level were measured using microdialysis amperometric biosensor, in coincident with cerebral blood flow (CBF) and electroencephalogram. Nimodipine (0.025 microg/100 gm/min) was infused into lateral to the CBF probe, during the ischemic period. Also, we performed Nissl staining method to assess the neuroprotective effect of nimodipine. RESULTS: During the ischemic period, the mean maximum change in glutamate concentration was 133.22+/-2.57 microM in the ischemia group and 75.42+/-4.22 microM (p<0.001) in the group treated with nimodipine. The total amount of glutamate released was significantly different (p<0.001) between groups during the ischemic period. The %cell viability in hippocampus was 47.50+/-5.64 (p<0.005) in ischemia group, compared with sham group. But, the %cell viability in nimodipine treatment group was 95.46+/-6.60 in hippocampus (p<0.005). CONCLUSION: From the real-time monitoring and Nissl staining results, we suggest that the nimodipine treatment is responsible for the protection of the neuronal cell death through the suppression of extracellular glutamate release in the 11-VO global ischemia model of rat.
Animals
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Biosensing Techniques
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Brain
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Cell Death
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Electroencephalography
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Glutamic Acid
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Glycosaminoglycans
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Hippocampus
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Ischemia
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Microdialysis
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Neurons
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Neuroprotective Agents
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Neurotransmitter Agents
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Nimodipine
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Rats
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Salicylamides
8.Successful Management with Glue Injection of Arterial Rupture Seen during Embolization of an Arteriovenous Malformation Using a Flow-Directed Catheter: A Case Report.
Jong Won HONG ; Seung Kug BAIK ; Mi Jung SHIN ; Han Yong CHOI ; Bong Gi KIM
Korean Journal of Radiology 2000;1(4):208-211
We present a case in which an arterial rupture occurring during embolization of an arteriovenous malformation of the left occipital lobe with a flow-directed micro-catheter,was successfully sealed with a small amount of glue. We navigated a 1.8-Fr Magic catheter through the posterior cerebral artery, and during superse-lective test injection, extravasation was observed at the parieto-occipital branch. The catheter was not removed and the perforation site was successfully sealed with a small amount of glue injected through the same catheter. Prompt recogni-tion and closure of the perforation site is essential for good prognosis.
Adult
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Case Report
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Cerebral Arteries/*injuries
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Embolization, Therapeutic/*adverse effects
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*Enbucrilate
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Human
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Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/*therapy
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*Iodized Oil
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Male
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Rupture
9.Acute Esophageal Stricture After Induction Chemotherapy for Acute Leukemi: Report of a case.
Hoo Sik YOON ; Gi Gyung JANG ; Jung Soo KANG ; Hoon KIM ; Ho Gyun KIM ; Byung Chang KIM ; Bong Kwon CHUN
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1998;31(5):549-551
Although dysphagia in patients with acute leukemia is usually related to reflux esophagitis, infectious esophagitis, chemotherapy1) and leukemic infiltration2), acute esophageal stricture resulting from chemotherapy in the patient with leukemia is very rare. A 40-year-old man with acute myelogenous leukemia was admitted for operation of esophageal stricture which was developed within 1 month of chemotherapy. An esophagectomy and esophagogastrostomy with pyloroplasty was carried out. Histology showed mucosal infiltration of mononuclear cells and transmural fibrosis involving submucosa and the muscle layer.
Adult
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Deglutition Disorders
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Drug Therapy
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Esophageal Stenosis*
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Esophagectomy
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Esophagitis
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Esophagitis, Peptic
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Fibrosis
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Humans
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Induction Chemotherapy*
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Leukemia
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
10.A Clinical Analysis of 179 Cases of Centipede Bite Patients Who Visited the Emergency Department in Korea.
Jung Hoon KWON ; Seung Hwan SEOL ; Sang Cheon CHOI ; Gi Woon KIM ; Hyun Chul YUH ; Sung Won YANG ; Jae Bong CHUNG ; Jong Do JUNG
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2008;19(2):200-204
PURPOSE: To investigate the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of centipede bite injuries. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of clinical manifestations in patients who were identified between April 2005 to April 2007 as having suffered from centipede bites. Factors evaluated included sex, age, location and time of bite, part of body affected, clinical signs and symptoms, treatment modalities and complications. RESULTS: A total of 179 cases of centipede bite were identified. Centipede bites occurred between spring and autumn. 69.3% of bites happened at night. All patients were bitten on an exposed body parts, and the digit of both the handsand feet were the sites most often involved. Pain, swelling, erythema were the most frequent symptoms and signs. Most cases showed minor manifestations but, three patients needed to be admitted because of anaphylaxis. CONCLUSION: Centipede bites are relatively common in the summer season in rural and island areas, especially at night. Though the clinical symptoms of centipede bites are generally minor symptoms, emergency physicians need to possess accurate knowledge of the clinical manifestations in order to properly identify severe cases.
Anaphylaxis
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Arthropods
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Bites and Stings
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Emergencies
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Erythema
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Foot
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Human Body
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Humans
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Korea
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Retrospective Studies
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Seasons