1.Repetitive ultrasonographic assessment of adrenal size and shape changes: a clue for an asymptomatic sex hormone-secreting adenoma.
Seunghyeon YOON ; Heejin OUI ; Ju Hwan LEE ; Kyu Yeol SON ; Kyoung Oh CHO ; Jihye CHOI
Journal of Veterinary Science 2017;18(1):105-109
Diagnosis of an adrenal tumor without typical clinical signs related to hyperadrenocorticism and elevated alkaline phosphatase is challenging. This report describes a sex hormone-secreting adrenal tumor in a 10-year-old castrated male Shih Tzu evaluated through repetitive ultrasonographic examination. An adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test revealed elevated concentrations of androstenedione and 17-hydroxyprogesterone but a normal cortisol concentration. A mass was surgically excised and adenoma was diagnosed histopathologically. In the present case, adrenal tumor was strongly suspected based on a gradual increase in adrenal size and a change from peanut shape to an irregular mass on repetitive ultrasonography. Repetitive ultrasonographic examination of the adrenal gland is recommended when an abnormal ultrasonographic appearance of adrenal gland is identified, even in an asymptomatic dog.
17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone
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Adenoma*
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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Adrenal Glands
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Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Alkaline Phosphatase
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Androstenedione
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Animals
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Arachis
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Child
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Diagnosis
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Dogs
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone
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Male
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Ultrasonography
2.Is Farming a Risk Occupation for Cardio-cerebrovascular Diseases? A Scoping Review on Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease Risk in Farmers
Hyeonjun KIM ; Wongeon JUNG ; Sunjin JUNG ; Seunghyeon CHO ; Inho JUNG ; Hansoo SONG ; Ki-Soo PARK ; Seong-Yong YOON ; Joo Hyun SUNG ; Seok-Ju YOO ; Won-Ju PARK
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2024;57(6):521-529
Objectives:
In Korea, cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) is recognized as an occupational disease when sufficient evidence of a work-related burden exists. In 2021, approximately 26.8% of the payments from occupational disease insurance under the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act were allocated to CCVDs. However, due to the specific nature of insurance policies for farmers, CCVD is not acknowledged as an occupational disease in their case.
Methods:
We reviewed studies on the differences in the incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates of CCVDs between farmers and the general population or other occupations and described the exposure of farmers to risk factors for CCVDs.
Results:
Several studies showed that farming is a high-risk occupation for CCVDs, with the following risk factors: long working hours, night work, lack of holidays, and strenuous physical labor; physical factors (noise, cold, heat, humidity, and vibration); exposure to hazardous gases (diesel exhaust, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, nitrogen oxides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), pesticides, and dust (particulate matter, silica, and organic dust); exposure to a hypoxic environment; and job-related stress. Social isolation and lack of accessible medical facilities also function as additional risk factors by preventing farmers from receiving early interventions.
Conclusions
Farmers are exposed to various risk factors for CCVDs and are an occupation at risk for CCVDs. More studies are needed in the future to elucidate this relationship. This study lays the groundwork for future research to develop guidelines for approving CCVDs as occupational diseases among farmers.
3.List of occupational diseases among farmers in Korea: a literature review
Hansoo SONG ; Seok-Ju YOO ; Won-Ju PARK ; Seunghyeon CHO ; Ki Soo PARK ; Joo Hyun SUNG ; Sang Jin PARK ; Seong-yong YOON ; Kyeongsoo KIM ; Dong-phil CHOI ; Hye-min KIM ; Bounggyun JU ; Kanwoo YOUN
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025;37(1):e2-
A comprehensive list of occupational diseases among farmers is crucial for both compensation and prevention efforts. In Korea, most farmers are self-employed, and some occupational diseases are compensated through farmer safety insurance. However, it is not harmonized with industrial accident compensation insurance and does not adequately reflect the true burden of occupational diseases among farmers. To address this gap, the authors compiled a list of occupational diseases tailored to Korean farmers by reviewing the International Labor Organization’s list of occupational diseases, the Korean Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance List, the occupational disease lists of other countries, and relevant literature on farmers’ work-related diseases.
4.List of occupational diseases among farmers in Korea: a literature review
Hansoo SONG ; Seok-Ju YOO ; Won-Ju PARK ; Seunghyeon CHO ; Ki Soo PARK ; Joo Hyun SUNG ; Sang Jin PARK ; Seong-yong YOON ; Kyeongsoo KIM ; Dong-phil CHOI ; Hye-min KIM ; Bounggyun JU ; Kanwoo YOUN
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025;37(1):e2-
A comprehensive list of occupational diseases among farmers is crucial for both compensation and prevention efforts. In Korea, most farmers are self-employed, and some occupational diseases are compensated through farmer safety insurance. However, it is not harmonized with industrial accident compensation insurance and does not adequately reflect the true burden of occupational diseases among farmers. To address this gap, the authors compiled a list of occupational diseases tailored to Korean farmers by reviewing the International Labor Organization’s list of occupational diseases, the Korean Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance List, the occupational disease lists of other countries, and relevant literature on farmers’ work-related diseases.
5.Is Farming a Risk Occupation for Cardio-cerebrovascular Diseases? A Scoping Review on Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease Risk in Farmers
Hyeonjun KIM ; Wongeon JUNG ; Sunjin JUNG ; Seunghyeon CHO ; Inho JUNG ; Hansoo SONG ; Ki-Soo PARK ; Seong-Yong YOON ; Joo Hyun SUNG ; Seok-Ju YOO ; Won-Ju PARK
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2024;57(6):521-529
Objectives:
In Korea, cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) is recognized as an occupational disease when sufficient evidence of a work-related burden exists. In 2021, approximately 26.8% of the payments from occupational disease insurance under the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act were allocated to CCVDs. However, due to the specific nature of insurance policies for farmers, CCVD is not acknowledged as an occupational disease in their case.
Methods:
We reviewed studies on the differences in the incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates of CCVDs between farmers and the general population or other occupations and described the exposure of farmers to risk factors for CCVDs.
Results:
Several studies showed that farming is a high-risk occupation for CCVDs, with the following risk factors: long working hours, night work, lack of holidays, and strenuous physical labor; physical factors (noise, cold, heat, humidity, and vibration); exposure to hazardous gases (diesel exhaust, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, nitrogen oxides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), pesticides, and dust (particulate matter, silica, and organic dust); exposure to a hypoxic environment; and job-related stress. Social isolation and lack of accessible medical facilities also function as additional risk factors by preventing farmers from receiving early interventions.
Conclusions
Farmers are exposed to various risk factors for CCVDs and are an occupation at risk for CCVDs. More studies are needed in the future to elucidate this relationship. This study lays the groundwork for future research to develop guidelines for approving CCVDs as occupational diseases among farmers.
6.Is Farming a Risk Occupation for Cardio-cerebrovascular Diseases? A Scoping Review on Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease Risk in Farmers
Hyeonjun KIM ; Wongeon JUNG ; Sunjin JUNG ; Seunghyeon CHO ; Inho JUNG ; Hansoo SONG ; Ki-Soo PARK ; Seong-Yong YOON ; Joo Hyun SUNG ; Seok-Ju YOO ; Won-Ju PARK
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2024;57(6):521-529
Objectives:
In Korea, cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) is recognized as an occupational disease when sufficient evidence of a work-related burden exists. In 2021, approximately 26.8% of the payments from occupational disease insurance under the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act were allocated to CCVDs. However, due to the specific nature of insurance policies for farmers, CCVD is not acknowledged as an occupational disease in their case.
Methods:
We reviewed studies on the differences in the incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates of CCVDs between farmers and the general population or other occupations and described the exposure of farmers to risk factors for CCVDs.
Results:
Several studies showed that farming is a high-risk occupation for CCVDs, with the following risk factors: long working hours, night work, lack of holidays, and strenuous physical labor; physical factors (noise, cold, heat, humidity, and vibration); exposure to hazardous gases (diesel exhaust, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, nitrogen oxides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), pesticides, and dust (particulate matter, silica, and organic dust); exposure to a hypoxic environment; and job-related stress. Social isolation and lack of accessible medical facilities also function as additional risk factors by preventing farmers from receiving early interventions.
Conclusions
Farmers are exposed to various risk factors for CCVDs and are an occupation at risk for CCVDs. More studies are needed in the future to elucidate this relationship. This study lays the groundwork for future research to develop guidelines for approving CCVDs as occupational diseases among farmers.
7.List of occupational diseases among farmers in Korea: a literature review
Hansoo SONG ; Seok-Ju YOO ; Won-Ju PARK ; Seunghyeon CHO ; Ki Soo PARK ; Joo Hyun SUNG ; Sang Jin PARK ; Seong-yong YOON ; Kyeongsoo KIM ; Dong-phil CHOI ; Hye-min KIM ; Bounggyun JU ; Kanwoo YOUN
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025;37(1):e2-
A comprehensive list of occupational diseases among farmers is crucial for both compensation and prevention efforts. In Korea, most farmers are self-employed, and some occupational diseases are compensated through farmer safety insurance. However, it is not harmonized with industrial accident compensation insurance and does not adequately reflect the true burden of occupational diseases among farmers. To address this gap, the authors compiled a list of occupational diseases tailored to Korean farmers by reviewing the International Labor Organization’s list of occupational diseases, the Korean Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance List, the occupational disease lists of other countries, and relevant literature on farmers’ work-related diseases.