This study was to investigate the various parts of the mandible related to inferior alveolar nerve conductive anesthesia in 228 dry skulls of Korean adults. Five morphological variations were observed and four measurements were undertaken. The following results were obtained. 1. The Position of coronoid notch in the anterior border of the ramus of mandible is classified into three types and percentage of each type was as follows : Type I (Coronoid notch in the middle part of the anterior border of the ramus of mandible) : 83.3% Type II (Coronoid notch in the inferior part of the anterior border of the ramus of mandible) : 12.7% Type III (No coronoid notch in the anterior border of the ramps of mandible) : 4.0% 2. The position of the lingula of mandible to the imaginary line of the molar occlusal plane is classified into three types and percentage of each type was as follows : Type I (Above the imaginary line of the mandibular molar occlusal plane) : 87.3% Type II (Coincide with the imaginary line of the mandibular molar occlusal plane) : 8.6% Type III (Below the imaginary of mandibular molar occlusal plane) : 4.3% 3. The position of the lingula of the mandible in the internal oblique line-posterior border of the ramus of mandible dimension is classified into three types and percentage of each type was as follows : Type I (Anterior part in the internal oblique line-posterior border of the ramus of mandible dimension) : 82.9% Type II (Middle part in the internal oblique line-posterior border of the ramus of mandible dimension) : 11. 4% Type III (Posterior part in the internal oblique line-posterior border of the ramus of mandible dimension) : 5.7% 4. The position of the apex of the lingula of mandible to the deepest point of the coronoid notch in the anterior border of the ramus of mandible is classified into three types and percentage of each type was as follows : Type I (Coincide with the deepest point of the coronoid notch) : 82.0% Type II (Above the deepest point of the coronoid notch) : 13.2% Type III (Below the deepest point of the coronoid notch) : 4.8% 5. The position of the apex of the lingula of mandible to the imaginary line of the mandibular molar occlusal plane is classified into three types and percentage of each type was as follows : Type I (Above the 8mm) : 65.7% Type II (Above the 5mm) : 18.6% Type III (Above the 10mm) : 15.7% 6. Angle between the line connecting the apex of the lingula of mandible-1-2 premolars in the contralateral side and median line of the mandible is classified into three types and percentage of each type was as follows : Type I (50°) : 67.2% Type II (45°) 21.4% Type III (55°) : 11.4% 7. The averages of the measurement of the various bony landmarks of the mandible related to inferior alveolar nerve conductive anesthesia were as follows : ① Distance from deepest point of the coronoid notch to internal oblique line : 9.2mm ② Distance from internal oblique line to the apex of the lingula of mandible : 11.6mm ③ Distance from deepest point of the coronoid notch to apex of the lingula of mandible : 19.7mm ④ Height of the lingula of mandible : 9.8mm
Adult ; Anesthesia* ; Architectural Accessibility ; Bicuspid ; Dental Occlusion ; Humans ; Mandible* ; Mandibular Nerve* ; Molar ; Skull

A 63-year-old male patient with extensive carcinoma in situ of the urinary bladder was found to have unsuspected transitional cell carcinoma of the prostate. Mapping of the totally embedded radical cystectomy specimen demonstrated diffuse, multifocal, epithelial abnormalities, ranging from mucosal atypia to the nonpapillary carcinoma in situ with extension to the urethra, prostatic ducts and glands, seminal vesicles and ureter, probably reflecting individual urothelial susceptibility in reaction to carcinogenic stimulus. The importance of prostatic assessment in the evaluation of the patient with carcinoma in situ of the urinary bladder is emphasized.
Male ; Humans

We studied distribution of fibronectin in paraquat-induced adult fibrotic lung by indirect immunofluorescence and indirect immunoperoxidase methods, using affinity-purified antifibronectin IgG peroxidase conjugates and antifibronectin IgG FITC conjugates. In contrast to the relative paucity of staining in normal lung, there was a marked increase in interstitial staining for fibronectin in this fibrotic lung. This marked alterations in the apparent amounts and distribution of fibronectin in fibrotic human lung suggest its involvement in the cellular events accompanying human lung fibrosis.
Adult ; Male ; Female ; Humans

Carbamylated hemoglobin (CarHb) is formed by the reaction of hemoglobin with cyanate derived from the spontaneous dissociation of in vivo urea. Previous studies have shown that formation of CarHb depends upon both the severity and the duration of renal failure. To study the clinical significances of CarHb in Korean patients with chronic renal failure, we measured CarHb levels by high-performance liquid chromatography in 159 CRF patients and 46 normal controls. Patients with CRF had a higher CarHb concentration than normal controls (107.9+/-58.8 vs 35.1+/-14.2 microgramVH/gHb; P<0.001). In patients with CRF, nondialysis group had a higher value than dialysis group (129.8+/-77.9 vs 98.7+/-46.1 microgramVH/gHb; P<0.05). There were no siginificant difference in CarHb levels between hemodialysis (92.0+/-35.8microgramVH/gHb) and peritoneal dialysis (106.7+/-55.3microgramVH/gHb) groups. CarHb levels were not different between diabetic and nondiabetic patients in predialysis and hemodialysis groups. Although there was a significant difference in peritoneal dialysis group, the BUN levels were also lower in diabetic patients than nondiabetic patients. There were no correlation between CarHb and HbA1c percentage in patients with diabetes. CarHb levels were positively correlated with BUN (r=0.489; P<0.001) and creatinine (r=0.458; P<0.01) concentrations. There were negative correlations between CarHb and both Kt/V (r=-0.358; P<0.05) and URR (r=-0.415; P<0.05) in hemodialysis patients. In conclusion, CarHb may be a useful index of uremic control in patients with chronic renal failure, and are independent of the mode of dialysis and the presence of diabetes.
Chromatography, Liquid ; Creatinine ; Dialysis ; Humans ; Kidney Failure, Chronic* ; Peritoneal Dialysis ; Renal Dialysis ; Renal Insufficiency ; Urea

Neonatal lupus erytematosus is a distinct subset of lupus erythematosus. It is characterized by cutaneous findings exhibiting the morphology of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, congenital heart block, and anti-Ro/SSA and/or anti-La/SSB autoantibodies which result from the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies. We report a case of a 12-week-old female infant who presented with characteristic clinical and histopathological features of cutaneous neonatal lupus erythematosus but without evidence of congenital heart block. Initial serological studies reveled the presence of anti-La/SSB anti-bodies and antinuclear antibodies. 5 months later, follow-up serology was negative in accordance with a clinical remission.
Antibodies, Antinuclear ; Autoantibodies ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Heart Block ; Humans ; Infant ; Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous

The pubic louse, Pthirus pubis is a blood-sucking ectoparasite adapted to hold onto pubic, axillary and body hairs. It is usually confined to the pubic and inguinal region. However, it may also rarely involve the scalp and eyelashes. We report two cases of phthiriasis occurring on unusual sites, the first case occurring on the scalp of a 5 month-old male infant, and the second case on the eyelashes of a 49-year-old fe-male.
Eyelashes ; Hair ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Phthiraptera ; Scalp

Nowadays shoulder ultrasound is commonly used in the assessment of shoulder diseases and is as accurate as magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of several pathologies. Operator dependence is the main disadvantage of shoulder ultrasound. After adhering to a strict examination protocol, good knowledge of normal anatomy and pathologic processes and an awareness of common pitfalls, it can be used as a focused examination providing rapid, real-time diagnosis, and treatment by ultrasound-guided interventions in desired clinical situations. Also shoulder ultrasound can help the surgeon decide whether treatment will be surgical or nonsurgical. If arthroscopy is planned, sonographic findings help to counsel patients regarding surgical and functional outcomes. If a nonsurgical approach is indicated, ultrasound can be used to follow patients. This review article presents the examination techniques, the normal sonographic appearances and the main pathologic conditions found in shoulder ultrasound. And also addresses a simplified approach to scanning and ultrasound-guided intervention. Knowledge of optimal techniques, normal anatomy, dynamic maneuvers, and pathologic conditions is essential for optimal performance and interpretation of images.
Arthroscopy ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Pathologic Processes ; Pathology ; Shoulder* ; Ultrasonography*

No abstract available.
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency*

Clothing dermatitis frequently goes unrecognized either becaue he clinical picture is mistaken for other disorders, such as seborrheic dermatitis, and prurius, or beacuse it is difficult to trace the causal agent. Contact dermatitis to disperse dyes, especially to azo dyes, has been well known and the most frequent sources of sensitization to dyes are dresses, stockings, and trousers made of synthetic fabrics We described a case of hat band contact dermatitis due to disperse dyes, proven by a patch test. Although chrome was not proven by the diphenylcirbizide method, many dyes known to be contact allergens were proved in different kinds of hat bands.
Allergens ; Clothing* ; Coloring Agents* ; Dermatitis ; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact* ; Dermatitis, Contact ; Dermatitis, Seborrheic ; Patch Tests

As the traffic accidents and occupational accidents increase, the pure blow out fracture has been increased. If we could know the prognostic information of the pure blowout fracture according to the fracture sites, it would be of benefit in consulting the patients preoperatively and in planning the treatment. In this study we defined the posterior wall fracture as that extending 2 cm from orbital rim and the anterior wall fracture as that presenting within 2 cm from orbital rim. These fractures were individually classified into inferior wall fractures, medial wall fractures, and combined inferior and medial wall fractures, based on the operative finding and the preoperative CT scanning. We experienced 76 cases of pure blowout fracture patients underwent surgical correction and followed up the subsidence of diplopia and extraocular muscle limitation with ophthalmic Hess test. The results obtained are as following: 1. Posterior wall fractures were improved more slowly than anterior wall fractures. 2. Combined inferior and medial wall fractures were improved more slowly than isolate inferior wall or medial wall fractures. These results may be related to the difference of the traumatic forces and the anatomical structure of the fracture sites. These results inform the importance of accurate anatomical reconstruction of fracture sites and can be used as a prognostic information of the pure blow out fractures.
Accidents, Occupational ; Accidents, Traffic ; Diplopia ; Humans ; Orbit ; Orbital Fractures* ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed