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Polymerase Chain Reaction* ; Pseudomonas*

BACKGROUND: Congenital hypotrichosis is a non-specific, descriptive term for structural abnormalities of hairs showing variable clinical features. We recently have encountered a group of eleven patients exhibiting abnormal hairs showing similar patterns. OBJECTIVES: Our purpose was to clarify the entity of this structural hair disorder. METHODS: Dermatologic examination with routine histopathology, trichograms along with scanning electron-microscopic examination and laboratory studies were undertaken. RESULTS: All cases except one were female, and hair abnormalities had developed at birth or within a year. Diffuse distribution of thin, sparse, soft and hypopigmented hairs were noticed. On hair mounts, four patients showed tapering of roots. The majority of the patients exhibited cuticular changes, as well as pitting and longitudinal axial twisting by scanning electron-microscopic examination; one case demonstrated trichorrhexis nodosa, and another, trans-verse fracture. CONCLUSION: Although our cases bear some similar points with woolly hair, some differences were noted between this type of congenital hypotrichosis and other previously described syndromes.
Female ; Hair ; Humans ; Hypotrichosis* ; Parturition

During 1 year and 9 month period, from September, 1980 to June, 1983, retrospective study was performed on 35 patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse at Kyung Hee University Medical Center. And the following results were obtained; 1) The mitral valve prolapse syndrome presents with various cardiovascular symptoms including dyspnea(63%), palpitation(49%), chest pain(34%), syncope and dizziness(11%). 2) Of 35 patients with MVP, 17 cases were isolated MVP, 13 cases were associated with cardiovascular disorders and 5 cases were associated with non-cardiovascular disorders. 3) Electrocardiographic abnormalities were found in 20 patients with MVP. The most common abnormality was ST-T change and atrial fibrillation, VPB, RBBB, first degree A-V block and W-P-W syndrome were also noted. 4) QTc interval prolongation was more common in serverely symptomatic patients with MVP. 5) 18 cases in 35 patients showed systolic click or murmur on phonocardiography. 6) Of 35 patients with MVP, 19 patients demonstrated prolapse of the anterior leaflet, 11 patients demonstrated prolapse of posterior leaflet and 5 patients demonstrated prolapse of the both leaflets. 7) There were severe derangement on echocardiography in severely symptomatic patients were MVP.
Academic Medical Centers ; Atrial Fibrillation ; Echocardiography ; Electrocardiography ; Humans ; Mitral Valve Prolapse* ; Mitral Valve* ; Phonocardiography ; Prolapse ; Retrospective Studies ; Syncope ; Thorax

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Anencephaly* ; Humans ; Pregnancy, Twin* ; Twins*

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an inborn error of purine metabolism resulting from hypoxanthine-guanine-phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) deficiency and leading to excess purine production and uric acid over-production. It is a very rare X-linked recessive disorder, characterized by movement disorder, cognitive deficits, and self-injurious behavior. However, because of the high incidence of calculi, patients may present for surgery of urinary tract, and have increased risk of difficult intubation, aspiration pneumonia, renal insufficiency or sudden death. We report the case of a 5-year-old boy with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome who underwent successive extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy under general anesthesia.
Anesthesia, General ; Calculi ; Child ; Death, Sudden ; Humans ; Incidence ; Intubation ; Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome ; Lithotripsy ; Movement Disorders ; Pneumonia, Aspiration ; Preschool Child ; Purines ; Renal Insufficiency ; Self-Injurious Behavior ; Uric Acid ; Urinary Tract

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Fournier Gangrene* ; Scrotum* ; Sparganosis*

Behcet's disease is an inflammatory condition of multiple organ systems in witch recurrent oral and genital ulcers are the most typical signs. Less common clinical features include cerebral vasculitis, arterial aneurysm, deep vein phlebitis, aseptic meningitis, and discrete bowel ulcers. The most serious complication of Behcet's disease is arterial involvement especially ruptured arterial aneurysm. The aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva in Behcet's disease is a rare condition. There is no report about it in Korea. We report a case of a aneurysm of the sinus of valsalva with Behcet's disease. The patient had complete AV block and a right coronary sinus of Valsalva aneurysm which ruptured into the left ventricle. The diagnosis was made with transesophageal echocardiography. The patient was implanted with permanent pacemaker for relief of congestive heart failure due to complete atrioventricular (AV) block. He discharged and he is still follow-up in outpatient clinic.
Ambulatory Care Facilities ; Aneurysm ; Aneurysm, Ruptured* ; Atrioventricular Block* ; Behcet Syndrome* ; Coronary Sinus ; Diagnosis ; Echocardiography, Transesophageal ; Follow-Up Studies ; Heart Failure ; Heart Ventricles* ; Humans ; Korea ; Meningitis, Aseptic ; Phlebitis ; Sinus of Valsalva* ; Ulcer ; Vasculitis, Central Nervous System ; Veins

Lichen aureus is a variant of pigmented purpuric lichenoid dermatitis. The skin lesions usually appear asymptomatic rusty, copper, or orange colored roundish lichenoid erythematous-purpuric papules and patches on the lower extremities. Histologically, the epidermis shows minimal changes, with a dense lymphohistiocytic infiltrate observed in the superficial derrnis, typically distributed in a band-like fashion. The typical lesion is a single patch localized on the lower extremity. We report a rare case of segmental lichen aureus localized on the right lower extremity.
Citrus sinensis ; Copper ; Dermatitis ; Epidermis ; Lichens* ; Lower Extremity ; Skin

BACKGROUND: In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of osteoporosis, risk factors associated with osteoporosis, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in clinically stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. METHODS: A total of 1,081 COPD patients were recruited from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from July 2008 to May 2011. Bone mineral densities at the lumbar spine, femoral neck, and total proximal femur were measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. HRQOL was assessed using the EuroQOL-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) questionnaire. To identify factors associated with osteoporosis and HRQOL in patients with COPD, multivariate regression analyses was performed. RESULTS: Of the 1,081 COPD patients, 191 (17.7%) were diagnosed with osteoporosis. There were significant differences in age, sex, smoking status, education level, house income, and body mass index (BMI) between the osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic groups. COPD patients with osteoporosis had significantly lower EQ-5D scores than the controls. In multivariate analyses, older age (odds ratio [OR]=1.10, P < 0.001) was risk factor for osteoporosis. And patients of male sex (OR=0.06, P < 0.001), high house income (OR=0.75, P=0.045), and high BMI (OR=0.74, P < 0.001) were less likely to have osteoporosis. In addition, osteoporosis was associated with poor HRQOL (β=−0.21, P=0.023). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of osteoporosis in COPD patients based on the 2008 to 2011 KNHANES data were relatively lower than that in physician-diagnosed COPD patients. In these COPD patients, older age, female sex, low household income, and low BMI increased the risk for osteoporosis.
Absorptiometry, Photon ; Body Mass Index ; Bone Density ; Education ; Family Characteristics ; Female ; Femur ; Femur Neck ; Humans ; Korea* ; Male ; Multivariate Analysis ; Nutrition Surveys* ; Osteoporosis* ; Prevalence* ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive* ; Quality of Life* ; Risk Factors ; Smoke ; Smoking ; Spine

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Diabetes, Gestational/*metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Insulin/*secretion ; *Insulin Resistance ; Pregnancy