1.Clinical Analysis on Congenital Anomalies of the Genitourinary Tract in Childhood.
Korean Journal of Urology 1983;24(4):643-647
A clinical analysis were made on 104 cases of congenital anomalies of the genitourinary tract in childhood who had been admitted to the Department of Urology, Maryknoll Hospital during the period from January, 1976 to December, 1982 and following results were obtained. 1. Among the total number of patients(1248 cases)admitted to the Urologic Department, 170cases (13.6%) were pediatric patients. 2. Among the total number of pediatric patients, 104 cases (61.2%) were congenital anomalies of genitourinary tract. 3. The ratio of male to female was 51:1. 4. Age distribution of the congenital anomalies showed higher concentration between age of 6years and 12 years. 5. The frequently involved organs of the genitourinary tract in anomalies were genitalia (77.9%), and followed by urethra (16.3%) and Kidney (3.8%) 6. The incidence of complications among the urinary tract anomalies was 4 cases (17.4%). And the most frequent complication were hydronephrosis (75%), and followed by pyelonephritis(25%) and vesicoureteral reflex (25%). 7. The most frequent anomalies according to pathological features were cryptorchism (47.5%) among the total number of genitourinary tract anomalies and other were hypospadias (15.3%), hydrocele (10.2 %), phimosis (5.9 %) in frequency of orders.
Age Distribution
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Cryptorchidism
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Female
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Genitalia
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Humans
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Hydronephrosis
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Hypospadias
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Incidence
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Kidney
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Male
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Phimosis
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Reflex
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Urethra
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Urinary Tract
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Urology
2.A Case of Marshall Marchetti Operation to Urinary Stress Incontinence.
Kyu Back PARK ; Il Re CHO ; Bo Hyun HAN ; Jong Duk PARK
Korean Journal of Urology 1983;24(4):683-686
We report a case of stress incontinence in 51 year old female treated by Marshall Marchetti operation with the review of literatures.
Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Urinary Incontinence, Stress*
3.Sexual Dysfunctions in Stroke Patients.
Moon Ho PARK ; Seung Hwan LEE ; Kun Woo PARK ; Back Hyun KIM ; Chol SHIN ; Dae Hie LEE ; Min Kyu PARK
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2001;19(4):342-348
BACKGROUND: Limited information about the effects of stroke on sexual functioning is available. The purpose of this study was to assess the influences of ischemic stroke on sexual functioning and to evaluate the clinical and psychological factors related to poststroke sexual dysfunctions. METHODS:Sixty-six male post-ischemic stroke patients and fifty-one age-matched healthy controls completed a self-administered questionnaire on sexual functioning. The localization of ischemic stroke was determined by neuroimaging findings as well as focal neurological signs. The degree of disability and the degree of depression were also assessed. RESULTS: All domains of sexual functioning, including erectile functions, orgas-mic functions, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, and overall satisfaction were decreased in poststroke patients. Patients with occipital lesions had a lesser degree of sexual dysfunctions than those with lesions affecting other areas (p<0.05). Also, sexual dysfunctions in stroke patients were related to the degree of physical disability and the presence of depression (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Sexual dysfunctions are common in stroke patients. The reasons for sexual dysfunc-tions after stroke are multifaceted, which include stroke lesion site, physiological factors, and psychosocial factors. (J Korean Neurol Assoc 19(4):342~348, 2001)
Depression
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Humans
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Male
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Neuroimaging
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Psychology
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Stroke*
4.The Effects of Sexual Excitement Induced by Visual Erotic Stimulation on Serum Dopamine and Testosterone.
Sang Hoon BACK ; Jin Su PARK ; Jin Kyu LIM ; Jae Hoon CHOI ; Jong Yun BAHK ; Jae Seog HYUN
Korean Journal of Andrology 2000;18(2):125-130
PURPOSE: Male sexual desire and erection are directly or indirectly affected by hormone and neuroendocrine response. We investigate the changes of the serum dopamine and testosterone level by visual erotic stimulation-induced sexual excitement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The age of volunteers was ranged from 25 to 65 years, with an average of 45.5years. Serum were collected at rest and after visual erotic stimulation. Sexual excitement induced by erotic film for 30 minutes and erectile status was monitored by Rigiscan. The response of visual erotic stimulation were divided into three groups according to degree of sexual excitement. i.e. no response (Group I), mild excitement(Group II), excitement (Group III). RESULTS: Although some changes were observed in serum dopamine and testosterone level of all 32 patients after visual erotic stimulation, it did not showed statistically signigicant change (p=0.450, p=0.058). According to excitement response, group I and II were not showed statistically significant change in both dopamine and testosterone. Only dopamine of the group III was showed statistically change (dopamine: p=0.041, testosteron: p=0.257) CONCLUSIONS: In this study, serum testosterone level is not showed significant change irrespective of the degree of sexual excitement induced by visual erotic stimulation. However, serum dopamine was changed with statistically significance only in sexual excitement group.
Dopamine*
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Humans
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Male
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Testosterone*
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Volunteers
5.A Case of the Generalized Type of Acquired Dermal Melanocytosis with ABNOM and Acquired Bilateral Nevus of Ito-like Macules.
Kyung Moon LEE ; Seung Ju BACK ; Young LEE ; Young Joon SEO ; Jang Kyu PARK ; Jeung Hoon LEE
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2008;46(11):1543-1547
Dermal melanocytosis is histologically characterized by the presence of ectopic melanocytes in the dermis. Mongolian spots, nevus of Ota, nevus of Ito and blue nevus are the most common types and these are usually present at birth or in early childhood. However, it has been reported that several types of dermal melanocytosis could appear in adult life. We report here on an unusual case of acquired dermal melanocytosis occurring in a 51 year-old female. She had bilaterall brownish or slate-bluish pigmented patches on the face and the posterior auricular, supraclavicular, scapular and back areas. The skin biopsy specimen taken from the upper back revealed scattered, darkly pigmented, spindle-shaped cells and dendritic cells containing abundant golden brown pigment in the dermis.
Adult
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Biopsy
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Dendritic Cells
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Dermis
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Female
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Humans
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Melanocytes
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Mongolian Spot
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Nevus
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Nevus of Ota
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Nevus, Blue
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Parturition
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Skin
6.A Case of Trichobalstic Carcinoma.
Seung Ju BACK ; Chul HWANG ; Young Joon SEO ; Jeung Hoon LEE ; Jang Kyu PARK
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2008;46(1):94-96
Trichoblastoma is a benign cutaneous neoplasm that consists of follicular germinative cells. There have only been a few case reports describing the malignant counterpart of trichoblastoma. We report trichoblastic neoplasms that show histological features of malignancy. The histological sections revealed locally aggressive neoplasms showing prominent differentiation towards hair germ and follicular sheath with formation of papillary mesenchymal bodies and follicular bulb-like structures. The tumor was widely excised with a clear margin. No sign of recurrence has been noted 1 year later.
Hair
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Recurrence
7.14 Cases with Acute Diffuse Alopecia Areata.
Seung Ju BACK ; Myung IM ; Chang Deok KIM ; Young Joon SEO ; Jeung Hoon LEE ; Jang Kyu PARK
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2007;45(9):884-889
BACKGROUND: Acute diffuse alopecia areata (AA) was described as a unique AA which mimics anagen effluvium, or in which the initial hair loss is diffuse and followed by total denudation of scalp within several weeks or months. In spite of its peculiar clinical feature, there was neither further characterization nor known effective treatment for this form of AA. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the characteristic clinical findings of acute diffuse AA and confirm the effect of high dose methyl prednisolone therapy. METHODS: The medical records of 13 patients with acute diffuse AA between January 2002 and April 2006 at the Department of Dermatology, Chungnam National University Hospital were reviewed. All patients were treated with high dose methylprednisolone therapy. RESULTS: Of the 13 patients who completed the study, 8 patients (61.5%) were male and 5 patients (38.5%) were female. The mean age was 29.6 years old. The progress of hair loss stopped 2.4 weeks on average after initial treatment and newly emerging hairs were recognized 4.1 weeks on average after initial treatment. 84.6% (11/13) of patients showed terminal hair growth, and 46.2% (6/13) of patients completely responded to this therapy. CONCLUSION: Acute diffuse alopecia areata can occur in male as well as in female patients. High dose methylprednisolone therapy appears to be effective in patients with rapidly progressing acute diffuse alopecia areata to prevent the progression of the disease.
Alopecia Areata*
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Alopecia*
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Chungcheongnam-do
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Dermatology
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Female
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Hair
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Humans
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Male
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Medical Records
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Methylprednisolone
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Prednisolone
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Scalp
8.Cutaneous Metastasis from Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mimicking Pyogenic Granuloma.
Seung Ju BACK ; Bo Joong KIM ; Young Joon SEO ; Jang Kyu PARK ; Jeung Hoon LEE
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2007;45(5):512-514
Skin lesions can sometimes be the presenting sign of metastatic cancers. We report a case of skin metastasis resembling pyogenic granuloma from hepatocellular carcinoma, which is a common malignancy in Korea. A 79-year-old male presented with a 1 month history of a dark-reddish nodule on his left cheek, which was thought to be pyogenic granuloma. On histopathologic examination, it was composed of tumor cells and intervening sinusoids and therefore showed characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma. We confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma upon abdomen computer tomography. We present this case along with a review of previous reports of cutaneous metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma.
Abdomen
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular*
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Cheek
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Granuloma, Pyogenic*
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Humans
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Korea
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Male
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Neoplasm Metastasis*
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Skin
9.A Case of Verrucous Hyperplasia with Lymphedema of Leg Amputation Stump.
Seung Ju BACK ; Young June SEO ; Jeung Hoon LEE ; Jang Kyu PARK
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2006;44(11):1374-1376
Verrucous hyperplasia appears as multiple, warty, coalescent papules arising on the distal portion of amputation stump skin, yet it displays no histological evidence of viral warts. It occurs when the chronic pressure of a poor prosthetic fit disrupts vascular and lymphatic channels, subsequently causing chronic tissue edema. We report a case of 30 year old male, with 15 year history of wearing below-the-knee prosthesis, who presented with a verrucous papule that arose at his amputation site. Histopathological findings showed hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, superficial dermal edema and dilated thick vessles oriented vertical to the skin surface. Verrucous hyperplasia with lymphedema was diagnosed on the basis of clinical and histological findings.
Adult
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Amputation Stumps*
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Amputation*
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Edema
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Humans
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Hyperplasia*
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Leg*
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Lymphedema*
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Male
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Prostheses and Implants
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Skin
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Warts
10.Quality of Life of Alopecia Areata Patients.
Seung Ju BACK ; Young Ok PARK ; Kae Jeung KIM ; Chang Deok KIM ; Young Joon SEO ; Jeung Hoon LEE ; Jang Kyu PARK
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2008;46(5):578-586
BACKGROUND: Hair constitutes an integral part of our self and our self-identity, which is why hair loss may cause a broad range of psychological problems related to our identity. However, the association between quality of life (QOL) in alopecia areata (AA) patients and their clinical characteristics has not yet been investigated in Korea. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to compare the QOL in patients with AA and healthy controls by using Hairdex scale. The relationship between their QOL and their clinical characteristics will be investigated. METHODS: 102 AA patients and 82 healthy controls were recruited in this study and compared by use of Hairdex. Correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between the QOL and the clinical characteristics of patients with AA. RESULTS: The total Hairdex scores and all domain scores, except those of the symptomatic domain, of the Hairdex scales in AA were higher than those of the healthy controls. Clinical characteristics, including the age, disease duration, AA type, AA area, treatment satisfaction, treatment history, anxiety and depression, showed significant correlation with QOL. Of these characteristics, the depression and treatment satisfaction showed strong association with QOL. CONCLUSION: AA can a impair patient's quality of life and has a significant psychological impact.
Alopecia
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Alopecia Areata
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Hair
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Humans
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Quality of Life
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Weights and Measures