We report a rare case of carcinosarcoma arising in the stomach. The tumor is presented in the posterior wall of the gastric lower body and antrum of a 56-year-old man. Grossly the tumor has polypoid appearance with diffuse surface ulceration and measures 5.5 cm in diameter. The tumor is accompanied with three separate well differentiated early gastric adenocarcinomas (two EGC type IIc & IIa). Microscopically, the tumor consists of moderately well differentiated adenocarcinoma in the periphery, and lobulated sarcomatous areas in the center, which shows chondroid differentiation. Transitional areas between adenocarcinoma and chondrosarcoma are evident. Immunohistochemical studies show positivity for cytokeratin and carcinoembryonic antigen in the epithelial component, and for vimentin and S-100 in the sarcomatous component. The transitional areas are positive in carcinoembryonic antigen, vimentin, S-100, and cytokeratin. The tumor extended to the subserosa and showed metastasis of only adenocarcinomatous component in six out of 47 dissected perigastric lymph nodes.
Adenocarcinoma ; Carcinoembryonic Antigen ; Carcinosarcoma* ; Chondrosarcoma ; Humans ; Keratins ; Lymph Nodes ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Stomach* ; Ulcer ; Vimentin

PURPOSE: This study is to analysis the outcome of patient with surgically treated Maisonneuve fracture and find out the factors that might influence the outcome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 20 patients who had surgical treatment due to Maisonneuve fracture between February, 2001 to March, 2005 were studied. The patients were followed for at least 1 year and average follow up period was 25 months. The average age was 41 years, 16 were male and 4 were female. Mechanism of injury according to Rouge- Hansen classification was supination-external rotation. In all cases, percutaneous screw fixation was applied proximal to tibiofibular syndesmosis. The screws were removed after 8 weeks under local anesthesis. Clinical, functional and radiographic results were evaluated. RESULTS: 17 cases (85%) showed satisfying clinical and radiographic results. The mean functional score according to Ankle Scoring System was 91 (83 to 95). Complication occurred in 1 case with underlying systemic disease and 2 cases with initial ankle joint dislocation. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment of Maisonneuve fracture showed relatively satisfying result. However, initial injury state and accompanying disease seem to have great effect on the result.
Ankle ; Ankle Joint ; Classification ; Dislocations ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male

In Korea, kerion celsi caused by Trichophyton(T.) verrucosum was first reported in the Honam area in 1986. Since then, more cases have been reported in the Youngnam and Chungcheong areas but there has been no report in Seoul and Kyonggido until now. Recently, two patients with kerion celsi visited Seoul National University Hospital and T. verrucosum was isolated from the scalp lesions of these patients. Case 1 was 52 year-old female living in Kapyoung, Kyonggido and she showed 10x10 cm and 5x3 cm sized, indurated alopecic masses on the scalp which were developed 2 months ago. Case 2 was a 50 year-old female living in Youngju, Kyongsangbukdo and a 10x7 cm sized, purulent alopecic plaque was developed on the scalp 1 month ago. They were farmers raising cows with gray or whitish plaques on their skins. These patients were successfully treated with terbinafine 250 mg per for 7 weeks and 8 weeds, respectively. We report these cases to call more attention to detect this species even in urban areas such as in Seoul. Therapeutic effect of terbinafine on kerion celsi has not been reported in Korea so far and our cases demonstrated the excellent therapeutic effect of terbinafine on kerion celsi cause by T.verrucosum.
Female ; Gyeonggi-do ; Humans ; Korea ; Middle Aged ; Scalp ; Seoul ; Skin ; Tinea Capitis* ; Trichophyton*

BACKGROUND: Antiplatelet drugs play an important role in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery diseases. Triflusal, an antiplatelet drug structually related to acetylsalicylic acid, selectively inhibits the cyclooxygenase of platelet and thromboxane A2 formation. However there is a controversy about the clinical dosage and the quantitative evaluation of the platelet antiaggregatory effect of triflusal. In this study we have evaluated the platelet antiaggregatory effect and cost-effective dosage of triflusal in the whole blood of healthy volunteers. METHODS: Using the whole blood of 50 healthy people, we performed a baseline platelet aggregation function test induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and collagen. The subjects were subdivided into 3 treated groups (300 mg, 600 mg, 900 mg). We compared the platelet aggregation effect between the baseline results and 2 weeks after triflusal administration. RESULTS: Triflusal inhibited the platelet aggregation induced by ADP and collagen in the 600 mg administration group most effectively. The platelet aggregation induced by collagen was inhibited dose-dependently. The definite inhibitory responders (% inhibition > or = 25) for platelet aggregation induced by collagen were more common than those induced by ADP (33% vs 27% in 300 mg, 71% vs 53% in 600 mg, 78% vs 39% in 900 mg). There were no serious clinical side-effects except gastrointestinal trouble. One volunteer in the 900 mg treated group discontinued the treatment due to epigastric pain. CONCLUSION: We conclude that triflusal has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation induced by collagen and that the most effective dosage for platelet antiaggregation effect is 600 mg per day.
Adenosine Diphosphate ; Aspirin ; Blood Platelets* ; Collagen ; Coronary Artery Disease ; Electric Impedance* ; Evaluation Studies as Topic ; Healthy Volunteers* ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors ; Platelet Aggregation* ; Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases ; Thromboxane A2 ; Volunteers

BACKGROUND: Antiplatelet drugs play an important role in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery diseases. Triflusal, an antiplatelet drug structually related to acetylsalicylic acid, selectively inhibits the cyclooxygenase of platelet and thromboxane A2 formation. However there is a controversy about the clinical dosage and the quantitative evaluation of the platelet antiaggregatory effect of triflusal. In this study we have evaluated the platelet antiaggregatory effect and cost-effective dosage of triflusal in the whole blood of healthy volunteers. METHODS: Using the whole blood of 50 healthy people, we performed a baseline platelet aggregation function test induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and collagen. The subjects were subdivided into 3 treated groups (300 mg, 600 mg, 900 mg). We compared the platelet aggregation effect between the baseline results and 2 weeks after triflusal administration. RESULTS: Triflusal inhibited the platelet aggregation induced by ADP and collagen in the 600 mg administration group most effectively. The platelet aggregation induced by collagen was inhibited dose-dependently. The definite inhibitory responders (% inhibition > or = 25) for platelet aggregation induced by collagen were more common than those induced by ADP (33% vs 27% in 300 mg, 71% vs 53% in 600 mg, 78% vs 39% in 900 mg). There were no serious clinical side-effects except gastrointestinal trouble. One volunteer in the 900 mg treated group discontinued the treatment due to epigastric pain. CONCLUSION: We conclude that triflusal has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation induced by collagen and that the most effective dosage for platelet antiaggregation effect is 600 mg per day.
Adenosine Diphosphate ; Aspirin ; Blood Platelets* ; Collagen ; Coronary Artery Disease ; Electric Impedance* ; Evaluation Studies as Topic ; Healthy Volunteers* ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors ; Platelet Aggregation* ; Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases ; Thromboxane A2 ; Volunteers

PURPOSE: Retrograde intramedullary nailing has been recommended as one of the treatment options for the distal femoral fracture, particularly in patients who are obese, are pregnant, has sustained ipsilateral femoral neck fracture, have multiple injuries. However there are some disadvantage such as post-arthrotomy infection, knee joint stiffness. This paper is to evaluate the result and complication of treatment of distal femoral fracture with a retrograde intramedullary nailing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed 13 cases (distal femoral shaft fracture: 6 cases, supracondylar fracture: 7 cases) of the distal femoral fracture who had been treated with retrograde intramedullary nailing and follow up for more than 12 months from January 1999 to December 2001. The rate of bony union, range of motion of the knee, complications were evaluated. RESULTS: The mean duration of bony union was 20 weeks (range, 16~25 weeks). A case of delayed union was developed. In 4 cases of 13 cases showed posterior angulation below 6 degree, which did not need further treatment. According to Saunder's criteria, excellent result was achieved in 8 patients, good result in 5 patients, respectively. CONCLUSION: This study showed good clinical and radiological results of union with retrograde intramedullary nailing at the distal femoral fracture and ipsilateral multiple fracture
Femoral Fractures ; Femoral Neck Fractures ; Follow-Up Studies ; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary* ; Humans ; Knee ; Knee Joint ; Multiple Trauma ; Range of Motion, Articular

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy has been used as a first-line treatment for H. pylori-positive gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. However, the management strategy for H. pylori-negative MALT lymphoma remains controversial. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the success rate of each treatment option for H. pylori-positive and H. pylori-negative gastric MALT lymphomas. METHODS: In total, 57 patients with gastric MALT lymphoma diagnosed between December 2000 and June 2012 were enrolled in the study. The treatment responses were compared between H. pylori-positive and H. pylori-negative gastric MALT lymphomas. RESULTS: Of the 57 patients, 43 (75%) had H. pylori infection. Forty-eight patients received H. pylori eradication as a first-line treatment, and complete remission was achieved in 31 of the 39 patients (80%) with H. pylori-positive MALT lymphoma and in five (56%) of the nine patients with H. pylori-negative MALT lymphoma; no significant difference was observed between the groups (p=0.135). The other treatment modalities, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery, were effective irrespective of H. pylori infection status, with no significant difference in the treatment response between H. pylori-positive and H. pylori-negative MALT lymphomas. CONCLUSIONS: H. pylori eradication therapy may be considered as a first-line treatment regardless of H. pylori infection status.
Adult ; Aged ; Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use ; Female ; Gastric Mucosa ; Gastroscopy/*methods ; Helicobacter Infections/complications/*therapy ; *Helicobacter pylori ; Humans ; Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone/complications/*therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Stomach Neoplasms/complications/*therapy ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises and lumbar dynamic strengthening exercises on the maximal isometric strength of the lumbar extensors, pain severity and functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). METHODS: Patients suffering nonspecific LBP for more than 3 months were included prospectively and randomized into lumbar stabilization exercise group (n=11) or lumbar dynamic strengthening exercise group (n=10). Exercises were performed for 1 hour, twice weekly, for 8 weeks. The strength of the lumbar extensors was measured at various angles ranging from 0degrees to 72degrees at intervals of 12degrees, using a MedX. The visual analog scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODQ) were used to measure the severity of LBP and functional disability before and after the exercise. RESULTS: Compared with the baseline, lumbar extension strength at all angles improved significantly in both groups after 8 weeks. The improvements were significantly greater in the lumbar stabilization exercise group at 0degrees and 12degrees of lumbar flexion. VAS decreased significantly after treatment; however, the changes were not significantly different between the groups. ODQ scores improved significantly in the stabilization exercise group only. CONCLUSION: Both lumbar stabilization and dynamic strengthening exercise strengthened the lumbar extensors and reduced LBP. However, the lumbar stabilization exercise was more effective in lumbar extensor strengthening and functional improvement in patients with nonspecific chronic LBP.
Abdominal Muscles ; Exercise ; Humans ; Low Back Pain ; Muscle Strength ; Prospective Studies ; Stress, Psychological ; Surveys and Questionnaires

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Exercise* ; Humans

Background/Aims: Despite short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) overuse being associated with poor asthma outcomes, data on SABA use in South Korea is scarce. Herein, we describe prescription patterns of SABA and other asthma medications in patients from the South Korean cohort of the SABA use IN Asthma (SABINA) III study. Methods: This study included patients with asthma aged ≥ 12 years, who had ≥ 3 consultations with the same healthcare provider, and medical records containing data for ≥ 12 months prior to the study visit. Patients were classified by investigator-defined asthma severity (per 2017 Global Initiative for Asthma recommendations) and practice type (primary or specialist care). Data on disease characteristics, asthma treatments, and clinical outcomes in the 12 months before the study visit were collected using electronic case report forms. Results: Data from 476 patients (mean age, 55.4 years; female, 63.0%) were analyzed. Most patients were treated by specialists (83.7%) and had moderate-to-severe asthma (91.0%). Overall, 7.6% of patients were prescribed ≥ 3 SABA canisters (defined as over-prescription). In patients prescribed SABA in addition to maintenance therapy, 47.4% were over-prescribed SABA. Most patients (95.4%) were prescribed a fixed-dose combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting β2-agonist as maintenance therapy. Although asthma was well-controlled/partly-controlled in 91.6% of patients, 29.6% experienced ≥ 1 severe asthma exacerbation. Conclusions SABA over-prescription was reported in nearly 50% of patients prescribed SABA in addition to maintenance therapy, underscoring the need to align clinical practices with the latest evidence-based recommendations and educate physicians and patients on appropriate SABA use.