No abstract available.
Osteochondritis Dissecans* ; Osteochondritis*

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is located most frequently in the cerebral hemispheres. Glioblastoma presenting as an extraaxial mass of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is very rare in adults. We report a rare case of GBM arising in the CPA. The patient was a 71-year-old female, who complained of progressive gait disturbance and poor memory. Initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a 1.4×1.3 cm mass in the left CPA, with broad base to the petrous bone, showing homogenous enhancement. Follow-up MRI showed a rapid increase in size of mass (2.7×2.2 cm) with a necrotic portion. A stereotactic biopsy was done under the guidance of navigation system, and the histopathologic diagnosis was GBM, World Heath Organization grade IV. Further surgical resection was not performed considering her general condition, and the patient underwent concurrent chemotherapy with radiation therapy. Although rare, the possibility of glioblastoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of atypical CPA tumor.
Adult ; Aged ; Biopsy ; Cerebellopontine Angle* ; Cerebrum ; Diagnosis ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Drug Therapy ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gait ; Glioblastoma* ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Memory ; Petrous Bone

No abstract available.
Sturge-Weber Syndrome*

No abstract available.
Humans ; Papilloma* ; Warts*

No abstract available.
Epidermal Cyst*

The Parasitological investigation on the encysted metacercariae in brackish water fish, Tribolodon taczanowskii, in the downstream of Hyungsan river which is located in Kyungpook Province of Korea, were carried out serially and the following results were obtained. Metacercariae of Pseudexorchis major were found in six fishes(15.8 per cent ) out of 38 examined. Parasitic frequencies of the encysted metacercaria of Psedexorchis major in Tribolodon taczanowskii were 15.8 per cent (6 out of 38) in the scale, 10.5 per cent (4 out of 38) in the fin, 13.2 per cent (5 out of 38) in the gill, 10.5 per cent (4 out of 38) in the oral cavity and 7.9 per cent (3 out of 38) in the flesh. The worms were identified as Pseudexorchis major (Hasegawa, 1935) Yamaguti, 1938 by morphological studies on the metacercariae, excysted metacercariae, adults and eggs, and compared with prereported Pseudexorchis species.
parasitology-helminth-trematoda ; Pseudexochis major ; Tribolodon taczanowskii ; epidemiology

No abstract available.
Appendix* ; Carcinoid Tumor*

PURPOSE: Traditionally, the main treatment for common bile duct (CBD) stones and gallstones is ERCP combined with a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). However, this procedure is generally performed in 2 stages, which makes the patients uncomfortable and unsatisfied. It also can result in the need for several procedures if it fails, and sometimes the surgery is warranted. Recently in the laparoscopic era, the laparoscopic skill has been developed quite rapidly. In the case of CBD stones, there are many reports involving laparoscopic procedures. We reviewed the safety and feasibility of removing CBD stones using a laparoscope and choledochoscope. METHOD: This retrospective study reviewed 40 cases who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and choledocholithotomy for bile duct stones between Feb. 2002 and Aug. 2004. RESULTS: Of the 40 patients who underwent the laparoscopic procedure, 25 were combined with gallstones, and 12 underwent the transcystic duct approach. The average operation time and average hospital stay was 141.2 mins and 11.3 days, respectively, and the average age was 69.4 year old. There was 1 case of a major complication, where bile leakage occurred for more than 14 days due to a shincter stenosis. This case was improved by an endoscopic sphincterotomy. Of them, 30 underwent a primary closure and 8 underwent T-tube drainage, 2 underwent a biliary stent. CONCLUSION: The laparoscopic cholecystectomy and choledocholithotomy using a choledochoscope are quite safe and feasible, can reduce the patient's anxiety, and increase their level of satisfaction.
Anxiety ; Bile ; Bile Ducts ; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic ; Choledocholithiasis* ; Common Bile Duct* ; Constriction, Pathologic ; Drainage ; Gallstones ; Humans ; Laparoscopes ; Length of Stay ; Retrospective Studies ; Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic ; Stents

The Parasitological investigation on the encysted metacercariae in brackish water fish, Tribolodon taczanowskii Steindachner , in the downstream of Hyungsan river which is located in Kyungpook province of Korea, were carried out, and the following results were obtained. Metacercariae of Metagonimus species were found in seventy five fishes (40.5 percent) out of 185 examined. Parasitic frequencies of the encysted matacercaria of Metagonimus species in Tribolodon taczanowskii were 23.2 percent (43 out of 185) in the scale, 7.0 percent (13 out of 185) in the gill, and 10.3 percent (19 out of 185) in the flesh. The number of the metacercaria in the scale, gill and flesh were fewer than that of the others. The worms were identified as Metagonimus yokogawai Katsurada, 1912 by morphological studies on the adults and eggs, and compared with prereported Metagonimus species.
parasitology-helminth-trematoda ; Metagonimus yokogawai ; epidemiology ; Tribolodon taczanowskii

A 38-year-old woman was presented with a dark brown plaque on the abdomen. Clinically, the tumor was simulating the appearance of dysplastic nevus. Microscopically, the cells of the stratum malphighii lay in a disordered pattern. Many cells in the epidermis were atypical and melanin pigment was mainly in the basal layer of the epidermis and the upper dermis. Diagnosis of pigmented Bowen's disease was made. Pigmented Bowen's disease is rarely found at body sites other than the anogenital area.
Abdomen ; Adult ; Bowen's Disease* ; Dermis ; Diagnosis ; Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome ; Epidermis ; Female ; Humans ; Melanins