Meningiomas causing intracranial hemorrhage are rare, and hemorrhage from a lateral ventricular meningioma seems to be even rarer. We report a case of trigonal meningioma in a 43-year-old woman who presented with intraventricular hemorrhage, and describe the CT, MRI and angiographic findings.
Adult ; Case Report ; Female ; Human ; Intracranial Hemorrhages/*etiology/radiography ; Lateral Ventricles/*radiography ; Meningeal Neoplasms/*complications/*radiography ; Meningioma/*complications/*radiography

The fornix is the major white-matter outflow tract from the hippocampus; it has a significant role in cognitive function. It is readily imaged via magnetic resonance imaging; its main parts are the crura, commissure, body, and columns. In this pictorial essay, we describe and illustrate the functional and imaging anatomy of the fornix and limbic system, as well as various disease entities involving the fornix.

The fornix is the major white-matter outflow tract from the hippocampus; it has a significant role in cognitive function. It is readily imaged via magnetic resonance imaging; its main parts are the crura, commissure, body, and columns. In this pictorial essay, we describe and illustrate the functional and imaging anatomy of the fornix and limbic system, as well as various disease entities involving the fornix.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to examine the factors associated with meaning in life among elderly female community dwellers aged 65 or older who were living alone. METHODS: A quota sample of 222 elderly female living alone was recruited. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Welch's test, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression using the SPSS 22.0 program. RESULTS: The factors associated with meaning in life included age, education level, perceived economic status, perceived health status, social support, and loneliness. This regression model explained 66% of the variance in meaning in life. CONCLUSION: Based on the results, comprehensive nursing intervention programs for enhancing meaning in life are required.
Aged* ; Education ; Female* ; Humans ; Loneliness ; Nursing

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the newly developed instrument, Meaning in Life, for elderly Korean people. METHODS: Ten older adults participated in the qualitative research used to develop the initial items. Participants for the psychometric testing were 371 community-dwelling older adults. Validity and reliability analyses included content, construct, and criterion-related validities, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. RESULTS: The Meaning in Life Scale consisted of 12 items with three distinct factors; value of life, source of life, and will to live, which explained 86.7% of the total variance. A three-factor structure was validated by confirmatory factor analysis. Criterion-related validity was supported by comparison with the Purpose in Life Test (r=.74). Reliabilities were secured with test-retest reliability of Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) .85 and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient .90. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that this instrument is useful to measure meaning in life in Korean elders.
Adult* ; Aged ; Factor Analysis, Statistical ; Humans ; Psychometrics ; Qualitative Research ; Reproducibility of Results ; Value of Life

PURPOSE: This study was done to examine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and predictors of suicidal ideation in community-dwelling older men, comparing young-old (65 to 74) and old-old (75 and over). METHODS: The 2014 National Elderly Survey was used with a sample of 2,790 elderly men. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the predictive factors for suicidal ideation in elderly men. RESULTS: The proportions of participants with suicidal ideation were significantly different between young-old and old-old men (χ²=4.46, p=.035). The multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that being a recipient of basic livelihood security, experiencing discrimination, conflicting with children, and being depressed were significantly associated with suicidal ideation in young-old men. In old-old men, living arrangements, conflicting with children, and being depressed were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. CONCLUSION: Results indicate that the development of suicide prevention programs requires different approaches young-old and old-old men.
Aged ; Child ; Discrimination (Psychology) ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Mental Health ; Prevalence ; Residence Characteristics ; Suicidal Ideation* ; Suicide

Bladder dysfunction is a common occurrence following radical hysterectomy. It is a direct consequence of the intraoperative disruption of the autonomic nerve supply to the bladder. We herein evaluated 158 patients who underwent radical hysterectomy for carcinoma of cervix in the Dept. of Obstet.-Gynecol., Seoul National University Hospital into two separate part. In Part 1,140 patients who received the surgery from Jan. 1980 to Dec 1981 were subjected to this study. The records and the follow-up results were analysed retrospectively. Immediate postoperatively, 44.7% of patients presented bladder dysfunction such as large residual urine over 100 cc and delayed perception of bladder filling sensation. In 6 month follow-up group, 15.8% of patients complained urologic symptoms such as strain. stress incontinence, urgency and sensory loss. In 1 year follow-up group, the same symptoms were persisted in 11.5% of patients. In Part 2, urodynamic test was performed in 10 patients preoperatively and 18 patients postoperatively. No differences were found between two groups except marked increase of bladder volume at the first voiding sensation. Urecholine denervation test of Lapides was done in 18 patients postoperatively and three patients revealed positive test, which means partial parasympathetic detrusor denervation. To decrease the incidence of bladder dysfunction, the use of suprapubic cystostomy, subcutaneous injection of urecholine, intermittent self catheterization are recommended rather than indwelling urethral catheter. Urodynamic test is necessary to define the nature and to manage the patients with bladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy.
Autonomic Pathways ; Bethanechol Compounds ; Catheterization ; Catheters ; Cervix Uteri ; Cystostomy ; Denervation ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Hysterectomy* ; Incidence ; Injections, Subcutaneous ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensation ; Seoul ; Urinary Bladder* ; Urinary Catheters ; Urodynamics

Bladder dysfunction is a common occurrence following radical hysterectomy. It is a direct consequence of the intraoperative disruption of the autonomic nerve supply to the bladder. We herein evaluated 158 patients who underwent radical hysterectomy for carcinoma of cervix in the Dept. of Obstet.-Gynecol., Seoul National University Hospital into two separate part. In Part 1,140 patients who received the surgery from Jan. 1980 to Dec 1981 were subjected to this study. The records and the follow-up results were analysed retrospectively. Immediate postoperatively, 44.7% of patients presented bladder dysfunction such as large residual urine over 100 cc and delayed perception of bladder filling sensation. In 6 month follow-up group, 15.8% of patients complained urologic symptoms such as strain. stress incontinence, urgency and sensory loss. In 1 year follow-up group, the same symptoms were persisted in 11.5% of patients. In Part 2, urodynamic test was performed in 10 patients preoperatively and 18 patients postoperatively. No differences were found between two groups except marked increase of bladder volume at the first voiding sensation. Urecholine denervation test of Lapides was done in 18 patients postoperatively and three patients revealed positive test, which means partial parasympathetic detrusor denervation. To decrease the incidence of bladder dysfunction, the use of suprapubic cystostomy, subcutaneous injection of urecholine, intermittent self catheterization are recommended rather than indwelling urethral catheter. Urodynamic test is necessary to define the nature and to manage the patients with bladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy.
Autonomic Pathways ; Bethanechol Compounds ; Catheterization ; Catheters ; Cervix Uteri ; Cystostomy ; Denervation ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Hysterectomy* ; Incidence ; Injections, Subcutaneous ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensation ; Seoul ; Urinary Bladder* ; Urinary Catheters ; Urodynamics

PURPOSE: Neonatal screening for inherited metabolic disease is aimed at identifying affected infants early, thus permitting medical intervention to prevent or minimize the effect of the disease. However, organic aciduria, most of which causes severe disease and mental retardation, is not yet screened routinely because of the difficulty of tests, sample collection, and expenditure of time and financial resources. This study was designed to develop a screening method for the detection of multiple organic aciduria and neuroblastoma, using dried urine filter paper. METHODS: The standard markers used for screening of organic aciduria were placed on the filter paper and analysed with the modified organic acid analysis method. The extraction efficiency and stability of standard markers were tested for the purpose of adequacy as screening markers, and the method described herein was evaluated by analyzing filter paper samples obtained from both normal newborns and patients with known organic aciduria. RESULTS: The standard markers in the filter paper left in the room temperature over a period of 5 days were still stable without significant degradation. The level of specific organic acids obtained from known organic aciduria patients were easily detectable-enough to make the diagnosis. CONCLUSION: The filter papers soaked with urines obtained from newborns or patients with suspicious metabolic diseases are adequate for screening of organic acidurias and neuroblastoma. Sample delivery to the laboratory can be handled more easily with this method and even newborn screening could be applied in the future.
Diagnosis ; Health Expenditures ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn* ; Intellectual Disability ; Mass Screening* ; Metabolic Diseases ; Neonatal Screening ; Neuroblastoma

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically test the Korean Geriatric Loneliness Scale (KGLS). METHODS: The initial items were based on in-depth interviews with 10 older adults. Psychometric testing was then conducted with 322 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 or older. Content, construct, and criterion-related validity, classification in cutoff point, internal consistency reliability, and test-retest reliability were used for the analysis. RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis showed three factors, including 15 items explaining 91.6% of the total variance. The three distinct factors were loneliness associated with family relationships (34.3%), social loneliness (32.4%), and a lack of belonging (24.9%). As a result of confirmatory factor analysis, 14 items in the three-factor structure were validated. Receiver operating characteristic analysis demonstrated that the KGLS' cutoff point of 32 was associated with a sensitivity of 71.0%, specificity of 80.2%, and area under the curve of .83. Reliability, as verified by the test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient, was .89, and Cronbach's α was .90. CONCLUSION: As its validity and reliability have been verified through various methods, the KGLS can contribute to assessing loneliness in South Korean older adults.
Adult ; Classification ; Factor Analysis, Statistical ; Family Relations ; Humans ; Loneliness ; Psychometrics ; Reproducibility of Results ; ROC Curve ; Sensitivity and Specificity