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Longevity* ; Social Welfare*

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Disability Evaluation*

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Animals ; Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental* ; Lovastatin* ; Puromycin* ; Rats*

With a view to investigating the distribution of keratinophilic fungi in soil according to latitudes in south Korea, soil samples were collected at 81 sites in 17 areas in different latitudes across the country and keratinophilic fungi were isolated by means of Vanbreusegherns technique. The results are summarized as follows : 105 strains of keratinophilic fungi were recovered from 56(69.2%) out of 81 samples. Isolated fungi were composed of 41 strains of Trichophyton ajelloi, 24 stains of Chrysosporium species, 20 strains of Microsporum gypseum, and 20 strains of M. cookei. Frequency of isolation of keratinophilic fungi tended to decrease from higher latitudes down to lower latitudes. In areas of higher latutudes, T. ajelloi and M. cookei were isolated more frequently than in lower latitudes. M. gypseem was most frequent in Cheju City, and Chrysosporium species showed an even distribution, Among three areas under different conditions of moisture and shadedness(i.e., shaded wet, shaded dry, and sunny dry areas), frequency of isolation was highest in shaded dry areas(72.2%). T. ajelloi was the most frequent species in all the three areas, especially in shaded wet areas(53.1%). No M. gypsetcm was found in shaded dry areas. As regards distribution at various sites, roadsides and streamsides exhibited the highest frequency of isolation, and hills the lowest. Except for roadsides, T. ajelloi was the most frequent species at all sites, especially in forests. M. gypseum was frequent at sites beside streams M. cookei at streamsides, fields, and hills and Chrysosporim species in gardens, forests, and streets.
Chrysosporium ; Coloring Agents ; Fungi* ; Jeju-do ; Korea* ; Microsporum ; Rivers ; Soil* ; Trichophyton

The primary malignant melanoma arising in the leptomeninges of the central nervous system is extremely rare. We report a case of malignant melanoma, apparently thought to be originated from leptomeninges, with diffuse neoplastic process widely spreaded over the leptomeninges of 42 years old man, who had suffered severe headache, nausea and left hemiparesis. This patient is free of the symptoms for six months after operation. The literature on this subject is briefly reviewed.
Adult ; Central Nervous System ; Headache ; Humans ; Melanoma* ; Nausea ; Paresis

PURPOSE: Transaxillary and periareolar incision in augmentation mammaplasty has risks of injury to branches of intercostal nerves that lead to sensory loss of upper inner arm and nipple. The aim of study was to compare the incidence of sensory loss between two groups according to incision method. METHODS: One hundred seventy one cases that received transaxillary or periareolar subpectoral breast augmentation at the M.D. Clinic from Jan. 2006 to Jul. 2007 were evaluated for sensory loss of upper inner arm and nipple. The cases were divided into transaxillary (118 cases, 69%) and periareolar group (53 cases, 31%). The type of sensory loss was divided into temporary and permanent. The postoperative follow-up periods were from 7 to 22 months (mean: 8.5 months). RESULTS: In cases of upper inner arm, results were as follows; temporary sensory loss in 9 cases (7.6%) and permanent in 2 cases (1.7%) in the transaxillary incision group and, temporary sensory loss in 1 case (1.9%) and no permanent sensory loss in the periareolar incision group. There is no statistical difference between the two groups for permanent sensory loss (P=0.340). In cases of nipples, results were as follows; temporary sensory loss in 26 cases (22%) and permanent sensory loss in 12 cases (10.2%) in the transaxillary incision group, and temporary sensory loss in 12 cases (10.2%) and permanent sensory loss in 3 cases (5.7%) in the periareolar incision group. There was no statistical difference between two groups (P=0.335). CONCLUSION: There was no statistical difference in sensory loss of upper arm and nipple between transaxillary and periareolar approach after subpectoral augmentation mammaplasty.
Arm ; Breast ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Incidence ; Intercostal Nerves ; Mammaplasty ; Nipples

Clinical observations were made on 63 cases on nevus sebaceus of Jadasshon. 52 of 63 cases were diagnosed on the basis of clinical and histopathologic findings during a period of 19 years from January 1969 to July 1987 at the Department of Dermatology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, with the remaining 11 cases diagnosed at other skin clinics in Taegu. Histopathologic examinations were made on 51 selected cases of the 63. The results were as follows : Clinical observations 1) The percentage of patients with nevus sebaceus of Jadasshon of total new outpatients was 0.12%. Of the 63 cases, males numbered 38 and females, 25, with a sex r atio of 1.5: 1. 2) Patients when first seen were most commonly in the age group of 10~19. 3) The most favorate sites were the scalp(83.3%) and face(13.3%). 4) The average size of the lesions was 2.23cm * 3.24cm with no difference among the age groups. Histopathological observations 1) The apparent proliferation of sebaceous glands was observed in 32 of 51 cases(62.7%). The degree of proliferation markedly increased in the age group of l0~19 and slightly decreased beyond this age group. Apocrine glands were present. in 17(33.3%), with a higher number of glands seen in the age group of 10~19. Immature hair follicles were found in 38(74.5%), with no changes according to aging. 2) The epidermal changes such as acanthosis(86.3%), papillomatosis(70.6%), hyperkeratosis(78.2%) and hypergranulosis(78.2%) predominated in the age group of 10-19, and severe but more gradual changes were noted 20 years of age on. 3) Inflammatory cell infiltration of moderate to marked degree was noticeable in 27(53%). The older the patients were, the more pronounced dermal infiltration was. 4) Six of 51 cases were complicated with basal cell carcinoma(3) and syringocystadenoma papilliferum(4). The tumors, which occurred beyond 30 years of age, showed a marked inflammatory cell infiltration.
Aging ; Apocrine Glands ; Daegu ; Dermatology ; Female ; Gyeongsangbuk-do ; Hair Follicle ; Humans ; Male ; Nevus* ; Outpatients ; Sebaceous Glands ; Skin

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Antibody Formation* ; Humans ; Pneumonia*

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Consensus* ; Infection Control*

Endobronchial tuberculosis is frequently associated with lymphadenopathy, bronchial stenosis, atelectasis which needs to be differentiated with other pulmonary disease. Authors are presenting 25 cases of endobronchial tuberculosis which were confirmed boy bronchoscopic biopsy and AFB smear and/or culture. The study was done on patients who visited Yeungnam University Hospital from May 1983 to July 1985. The following results were obtained: 1. Of the 25 cases, 8 cases were male and 17 cased were female (male:female=1:2). 32 percent of the cases was older than 60 years of age. 2. Abnormal findings on chest x-ray were seen on 22 cases of 25 cases (88%) and its most predilective site was right upper lobe (24%). 3. Symptoms were coughing (56%), hemoptysis, hoarseness, chest pain, dyspnea and fever in orders. 4. The positive results were obtained in 73 percent of sputum AFB smear (11 cases of 15 cases). 60 percent of AFB culture (3 cases of 5 cases) and 58 percent of bronchoscopic biopsy (14 cases of 24 cases). 5. Complete pulmonary function test was done on 19 cases and showed normal result in 6 cases, restrictive pattern in 8 cases and small airway dysfunction in 5 cases. No case of obstructive airway disease was detected. 6. Associated disease were hypertension (2 cases), tuberculous meningitis (1 case), diabetes mellitus (1 case), and cataract (1 case). 7. The site of bronchoscopic lesion on bronchoscopic examination were as follow; 8. All 25 patients were treated with anti-tuberculosis therapy and 6 patients were treated with additional steroid therapy because of severe respiratory symptom and showed dramatic improvement of symptom as well as lung function.
Biopsy ; Cataract ; Chest Pain ; Constriction, Pathologic ; Cough ; Diabetes Mellitus ; Dyspnea ; Female ; Fever ; Hemoptysis ; Hoarseness ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Lung ; Lung Diseases ; Lymphatic Diseases ; Male ; Pulmonary Atelectasis ; Respiratory Function Tests ; Sputum ; Thorax ; Tuberculosis* ; Tuberculosis, Meningeal