No abstract available.
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1* ; Interleukin-6* ; Keratinocytes*

No abstract available.
Kidney Transplantation*

Breast contour deformities, lack of volume and asymmetry are common confronted problems after breast augmentation with implants. These problems can be corrected by using temporary fillers or autologous fat grafts. The purpose of this study was to introduce our experience using long lasting temporary filler (Aquafilling(R)) for the correction of unfavorable results after breast augmentation with silicone implants. Two non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding women unsatisfied with previous breast augmentation with silicone implants were recruited for this study. All procedures were performed under local anesthesia with sedation. Efficacy and safety assessments were carried out at follow-up visits (1, 3, and 6 months). The study showed that Aquafilling(R) could provide satisfactory improvement in breast shape and volume. Also it showed that the corrected volume and shape were lasting without affecting the breasts' original volume. Patients reported high satisfaction as Aquafilling(R) was generally well tolerated with no inflammatory reactions or serious adverse events. We recommend that Aquafilling(R) as a new option for the correction of minor problems after breast augmentation surgery with implants. However, further follow-up studies are required to observe long-term results.
Anesthesia, Local ; Breast Implants ; Breast* ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; Silicones* ; Transplants

No abstract available.
Rehabilitation* ; Vertigo*

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Kidney Transplantation* ; Urinary Tract Infections* ; Urinary Tract*

PURPOSE: Liposarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma, and usually occurs on the thigh or in the retroperitoneal space, but rarely in the oral region. This report presents a case of liposarcoma of the cheek and includes a review of the literatures. METHODS: A 21-year-old woman was admitted with a palpable mass in her cheek of about two years duration, which increased in size gradually initially, but had increased rapidly over the three months. There was no particular pain or tenderness. MRI showed a well-enhanced, well-defined mass, which suspected to be hemangioma. RESULTS: The spherical, well-encapsulated mass was surgically excised. Biopsy results revealed myxoid liposarcoma. FDG PET-CT on the seventh postoperative day, revealed a minimal to mild FDG-uptake soft tissue lesion around the mass defect area without evidence of distant metastasis. The patient is being observed and undergoing radiation therapy. CONCLUSION: Liposarcoma in the head and neck region is a rare disease, and can be overlooked as a benign tumor without a pathologic diagnosis. Therefore, proper treatment and follow-up are required based on an understanding of this disease.
Biopsy ; Cheek ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Head ; Humans ; Liposarcoma ; Liposarcoma, Myxoid ; Neck ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Rare Diseases ; Retroperitoneal Space ; Sarcoma ; Thigh ; Young Adult

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Angiomyoma

Dual ectopic thyroid is an uncommon entity and seven cases have been reported in the literature. Clinically, most cases in ectopic thyroid were noted at adolescence or postpartum due to increased physiologic hormonal demands. The sublingual area is the most common site of ectopic thyroid tissue, accounting for 90% of the cases, followed by the area in high cervical thyroid. Clinical manifestation, thyroid function test, and radiologic imaging should be employed for making diagnosis and therapeutic plan of this disease. The primary therapeutic goal is to restore the thyroid function. We describe a patient with dual ectopic thyroid tissue in the sublingual and subhyoid area.
Adolescent ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Postpartum Period ; Thyroid Dysgenesis* ; Thyroid Function Tests ; Thyroid Gland

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Hepatitis B Vaccines* ; Hepatitis B* ; Hepatitis* ; Histocompatibility Antigens* ; Histocompatibility* ; Humans ; Kidney Failure, Chronic* ; Kidney* ; Survival Rate* ; Transplants*

PURPOSE: Incidence of radiographic contrast media extravasation has increased owing to the escalating availability of contrast enhanced imaging. Potential complications of extravasation include localized swelling, itching sensation, hypesthesia, erythema, limitation of finger movement, compartment syndrome, skin sloughing, and necrosis. We describe clinical characteristics and treatment of computed tomography contrast media extravasation. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on 26 consulted patients experiencing contrast extravasation, between January 2005 and December 2011. Age, signs, symptoms, types of contrast administered, volume of extravasation, treatment and patient outcomes were documented and evaluated, retrospectively. RESULTS: Extravasation of less than 100 mL occurred in 85%. Immediate surgical therapy was necessary in 23% of cases. There were no postoperative complications and it rendered excellent cosmetic outcomes. In 77% of cases, conservative management was recommended, such as elevation and immobilization of extremity, application of ice pack, and careful monitoring. CONCLUSION: Prevention is the most important for extravasation injuries. Diagnosis and treatment must be made on the spot in order to avoid severe soft tissue damage. Hand surgeons' decision on the necessity of surgical treatment within 6 hours is important in the prognosis of patients.
Compartment Syndromes ; Contrast Media ; Cosmetics ; Erythema ; Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials ; Extremities ; Fingers ; Hand ; Humans ; Hypesthesia ; Ice ; Immobilization ; Incidence ; Necrosis ; Postoperative Complications ; Prognosis ; Pruritus ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensation ; Skin ; Upper Extremity