1.Anti-pre-S2 and anti-HBS responses to a heat inactivated hepatitis B vaccine in patients with mental retardation.
Yong Sung LEE ; Keon Sik MOON ; Han Chul SON ; Soon Ho KIM ; Doo Sung KIM
Korean Journal of Clinical Pathology 1992;12(1):105-113
No abstract available.
Hepatitis B Vaccines*
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Hepatitis B*
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Hepatitis*
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Hot Temperature*
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Humans
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Intellectual Disability*
2.Anti-pre-S2 and anti-HBS responses to a heat inactivated hepatitis B vaccine in patients with mental retardation.
Yong Sung LEE ; Keon Sik MOON ; Han Chul SON ; Soon Ho KIM ; Doo Sung KIM
Korean Journal of Clinical Pathology 1993;13(1):105-113
No abstract available.
Hepatitis B Vaccines*
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Hepatitis B*
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Hepatitis*
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Hot Temperature*
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Humans
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Intellectual Disability*
3.Thrombospondin-1 and -2 Expressions in Hepatocellular Carcinomas: an Association with Tumor Angiogenesis and p53 Overexpression.
Jae Sin CHUNG ; Ho Sung PARK ; Hyun Jin SON ; Myoung Jae KANG ; Woo Sung MOON
Korean Journal of Pathology 2005;39(4):215-221
Background : It has been suggested that thrombospondin (TSP) is a p53-dependent negative regulator of tumor angiogenesis. TSP expression and localization in hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) and its association with overexpression of p53 protein were investigated. Methods : TSP-1 and -2 expressions were examined in 40 HCC specimens by immunohistochemical staining and in 4 HCC cell lines by Western blotting. In addition, p53 protein expression and microvessel density (MVD) were correlated with the TSP expression. Results : Strong immu- nopositivity for TSP-1 was observed in fibroblasts, vascular endothelial cells, and some vas- cular smooth muscle cells of the stroma in 18 cases (45%), and in tumor cells in 3 cases (7.5%) of 40 cases of HCC. Immunoreactivity for TSP-2 was observed in only the sinusoidal lining cells of the tumor in 15 cases (46%), and in tumor cells in 2 cases (6%) of 32 cases of HCC. TSP-1 expression was inversely correlated with MVD (p=0.028), but TSP-2 expression did not show any correlation with MVD. Although p53 was overexpressed in 17 cases, there was no significant correlation between TSP and p53 expressions. None of the HCC cell lines expressed TSP-1 or -2. Conclusions : These findings indicate that TSP-1 is mainly derived from nonparenchymal cells, and may decrease tumor angiogenesis in HCC.
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
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Blotting, Western
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular*
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Cell Line
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Endothelial Cells
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Fibroblasts
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Microvessels
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Myocytes, Smooth Muscle
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Thrombospondin 1
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Thrombospondins
4.Two Cases of Segmantal Dilatation of the Intestine in Newborn Infants.
Tai Sung JUNG ; Eun Sil LEE ; Son Moon SHIN ; Young Soo HUH
Korean Journal of Perinatology 1997;8(3):315-323
Segmental dilatation of small intestine or colon can induce signs of intestinal obstruction, such as abdominal distension, vomiting and constipation. There are no anatomical gross obstructive lesions, and moreover, ganglion cells are observed in both dilated and undilated distal segments of the intestine. It often accompanied by other congenital anomalies. We reported two cases of segmental dilatation of the intestine in the newborn infants, one in small intestine and the other in colon, with brief review of the related literatures.
Colon
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Constipation
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Dilatation*
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Ganglion Cysts
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn*
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Intestine, Small
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Intestines*
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Vomiting
5.Effective Exchanging Method of Ureteral Stent in Patient with Severe Ureteral Stricture.
Jeong Moon SON ; Sung Goo CHANG
Korean Journal of Urology 1998;39(4):328-332
PURPOSE: The ureteral stent is very effective for the drainage of urine and maintenance of renal function in patients with ureteral strictures. Retrograde ureteral stunting is a common procedure. However, there is a need for antegrade ureteral stunting with percutaneous nephrostomy in cases of severe ureteral strictures. In these cases, retrograde exchange of ureteral stent is very difficult. Hence, we tried an easier and more efficient exchanging method available in these cases and also assessed its clinical results. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed retrograde ureteral scent exchange In the patients using the following procedure. First, the distal tip of the previously Inserted ureteral stunt was pulled out 2cm beyond the external meatus. Second, a guide-wire was inserted into the scent through the hole upto the kidney and then the stunt was completely removed. Third, a cystoscopic sheath without obturator was introduced into the bladder passing over the guide-wire. Fourth, a new ureteral stent was introduced into the ureter over the guide-wire with pusher. RESULTS: We experienced successful exchange of ureteral steno 95 times on 9 ureters in 8 patients with severe ureteral strictures who had antegrade ureteral stenting performed. CONCLUSIONS: From these results, we conclude that this exchanging method is very safe and effective.
Constriction, Pathologic*
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Drainage
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Humans
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Kidney
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Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
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Stents*
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Ureter*
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Urinary Bladder
6.A case of recurrent advanced germ cell tumor.
Tae Sik MOON ; Sam Yuel PARK ; Jeon Ju LIM ; Sung Rak SON ; Jung Gun KIM
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1993;36(7):3221-3225
No abstract available.
Germ Cells*
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Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal*
7.Urological Manifestations and Laboratory Finding in Patients wits Tethered Cord Syndrome.
Tae Sung JUNG ; Eun Jung KIM ; Eun Sil LEE ; Son Moon SHIN ; Han Ku MOON ; Yong Hoon PARK
Journal of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology 1997;1(2):155-160
The cytologic findings in fine needle aspiration of a case of myxoid liposarcoma of the mediastinum are described. The smear and cell block of the aspirate revealed solid clusters with background of amorphous material and scattered single tumor cells. The clusters were moderately cellular and consisted of atypical lipoblasts in varying stages of differentiation and delicate plexiform capillaries. Good correlation was found between the histologic and cytologic findings in the fine needle aspirates. The differential diagnosis between myxoid liposarcoma and other myxoid soft tissue tumors is discussed,
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Capillaries
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Liposarcoma, Myxoid
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Mediastinum
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Needles
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Neural Tube Defects*
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Urological Manifestations*
8.Biliary - Gastric Fistula : Report of Two Cases.
Moon Sung LEE ; Jin Whi SON ; Jin Hong KIM ; Sung Won CHO ; Jae Joon KIM ; Chan Sup SHIM
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1990;10(1):79-83
Spontaneous internal biliary fistula is not an uncommon complication of neglected cholelithiasis, peptic ulcer, and carcinoma. The indidence, as given by various authors, differs but seems to vary between 3 and 5% of all cases of biliary disease. Until development of endoscopy, diagnosis has depended on the presence of air or barium in the biliary tree as radiologic findings or symptoms. Recently endoscopic examination, biopsy in appropriate case, and cannulation of the fistula for precise radiographic delineation will help to make a diagnosis. The main typesof fistulas are cholecystoduodenal, cholecystocolic, choledochoduodenal. Cholecystogastric or choledochogastric fistula is very rare type of internal biliary fistulas. Recently we encountered two cases who had suffered from fever and right upper abdominal pain with pneumobilia as ultrasonographic findings. They were confirmed as having cholecystogastric fistula, and choledochogastric fistula due to complicated gallstones by ERCP and surgical exploration. So we report two cases of biliary-gastric fistula of these patients with a review of relevant literatures.
Abdominal Pain
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Barium
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Biliary Fistula
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Biliary Tract
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Biopsy
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Catheterization
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
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Cholelithiasis
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Diagnosis
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Endoscopy
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Fever
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Fistula
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Gallstones
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Gastric Fistula*
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Humans
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Peptic Ulcer
9.The effect of octreotide(sandostatin@) in a acromegalic and diabetic patient with severe insulin resistance.
Kwang Woo LEE ; Moon Young CHOI ; Soon Jib YOO ; Hyun Shik SON ; Kun Ho YOON ; Moo Il KANG ; Kwan Soo HONG ; Ho Young SON ; Sung Ku KANG
Journal of Korean Society of Endocrinology 1991;6(4):326-331
No abstract available.
Humans
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Insulin Resistance*
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Insulin*
10.Analysis on the cause of eosinophilia in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Jeoung Young KIM ; Hyo Bin IM ; Min Jung SUNG ; Sang Hee SON ; Son Sang SEO
Korean Journal of Pediatrics 2010;53(1):28-32
PURPOSE: Although eosinophilia is a common laboratory finding in many neonatal intensive care units (ICUs), its causative mechanisms remain obscure. We aimed to determine the causes of eosinophilia in the neonatal ICU environment. METHODS: Serial eosinophil counts were determined weekly for 288 hospitalized, appropriately grown neonates. Infants were divided into four groups according to gestational age, and the incidence and etiologic factors of eosinophilia were retrospectively studied. RESULTS: Absolute eosinophilia (>700/mm3) was documented in 18% (52/288) of neonates. Twenty-two infants (42.3%) exhibited mild eosinophilia (700-999 cells/mm3), 27 (51.9%) exhibited moderate eosinophilia (1,000-2,999 cells/mm3), and 3 (5.8%) exhibited severe eosinophilia (>3,000 cells/mm3). Of the 288 infants studied, 54 suffered sepsis. Thirty of these 54 infants (55.6%) showed eosinophilia, and 22 out of the remaining 234 infants (9%) without sepsis showed eosinophilia, indicating that eosinophilia was more prevalent in the sepsis group (P <0.05). All 5 infants suffering from bronchopulmonary dysplasia showed eosinophilia, and 47 out of the remaining 283 infants (16.7%) without bronchopulmonary dysplasia showed eosinophilia. Thus, eosinophilia was more prevalent in the bronchopulmonary dysplasia group (P <0.05). Furthermore, increased prevalence of eosinophilia was associated with respiratory distress syndrome, ventilator use, blood transfusion, and total parenteral nutrition (P <0.05). CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that eosinophilia is influenced by sepsis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, although it can also occur idiopathically at birth. Moreover, the potential role of eosinophils in conditions such as wound healing and fibrosis in sepsis or chronic lung disease may be a cause of eosinophilia.
Blood Transfusion
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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Eosinophilia
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Eosinophils
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Fibrosis
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Intensive Care, Neonatal
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Lung Diseases
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Parenteral Nutrition, Total
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Parturition
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Prevalence
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Retrospective Studies
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Sepsis
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Stress, Psychological
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Ventilators, Mechanical
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Wound Healing