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Nevus*

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Scalp*

Craniofacial clefts are rare among facial anomalies with an incidence of 1.5 to 5 per 100,000 births, and 1 per 100 cases of cleft lip and palate. The Tessier No. 7 clefts are unusual lesions that result from failure of the embryonic mandibular and maxillary processes to properly fuse and form the corners of the mouth. We experienced a case of Tessier No. 7 craniofacial cleft in a 1 day-old female patient who presented with a macrostomia and auricular malformation. The diagnosis was established by clinical and radiographic findings. A brief review of literature was made.
Cleft Lip ; Diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Macrostomia ; Mouth ; Palate ; Parturition

Repeat cesarean section is one of the leading causes to make increasing a rate of cesarean section. Trial of labor TOL after cesarean section is attempt to reduce the rate of repeat cesarean section. Trial of labor has been well established as a safe alternative in carefully selected women with transverse scars in the lower uterine segment. This study was based on 104 cases of delivery with prior cesarean birth at the Chonbuk National University Hospital from January, 1991 to June, 1997. The results were as follows: 1) Among 1400 cases with previous cesarean delivery, trial of labor was done in 104 cases (7.4%). Among 104 cases, vaginal birth was successfully completed in 96 cases (92.3%). 2) Among 28 cases with PGE2, vaginal tablet, vaginal delivery was done in 23 cases (82.1%). 3) Among 22 cases with more than 4 of Bishop score, vaginal delivery was done in 21 cases (95.5%), and among 6 cases with less than 3 of Bishop score, vaginal delivery was done only 2 cases (33.3%). 4) There was no matemal death or uterine rupture in the cases of trial of labor, But in 2 cases, uterine dehiscence was observed in 4 cases and postpartal bleeding (more than 400ml) was developed. 5) In the cases of cesarean section, mean of hospital day was 7 days and medical fee was about 400,000 won. In the cases of vaginal birth after cesarean section, mean of hospital day was 2.6 days and medical fee was about 100,000 won. In condusion, vaginal birth after cesarean section is safe and effective alternative to elective repeat cesarean section and also the use of PGE, vaginal tablet is so effective to increase success rate of vaginal delivery. After all, positive these trials might decrease cesarean rate and increase maternal health and quality of medical care.
Cesarean Section ; Cesarean Section, Repeat ; Cicatrix ; Dinoprostone ; Fees, Medical ; Female ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Jeollabuk-do ; Maternal Health ; Parturition ; Pregnancy ; Prostaglandins E ; Trial of Labor ; Uterine Rupture ; Vaginal Birth after Cesarean* ; Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies

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Dermoid Cyst*

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Immunoglobulin Light Chains* ; Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone*

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Lasers, Dye* ; Melanosis*

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Syphilis, Cutaneous

PURPOSE: We investigated properness of growth hormone stimulation test (GHST) to diagnose growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in comparison with clinical characteristics. METHODS: For twenty five GHD children classified by GHST criteria during the recent 5 years, clinical characteristics and laboratory findings were correlated retrospectively through medical records. RESULTS: Seventeen were idiopathic GHD and 8 were secondary GHD. 1) Among the idiopathic type, 8 had complete GHD (maximal stimulated GH <5 ng/mL), and the others had partial form (GH >5, and <10 ng/mL). For this group, IGF-1, height SDS, and degree of delayed bone age were not correlated with maximal stimulated GH level, while the IGFBP-3 and growth velocity before GH treatment were significantly correlated (P<0.05). Growth velocity was significantly increased from 5.1 to 8.6 cm/yr during treatment (P<0.0001). 2) Variable results were obtained in 5 patients with multiple GHST. One idiopathic patient changed from non GHD to complete GHD during 5 years. One patient operated for craniopharyngioma showed from non to partial, then non GHD. Diffuse brain atrophy patient showed from partial to complete GHD. Two secondary form patients showed from non to partial GHD. 3) Three patients among idiopathic type showed growth velocity more than 5 cm/yr even without GH treatment. CONCLUSION: IGFBP-3 and growth velocity before treatment might be possible indicators to predict maximal stimulated GH level. In view of the variable results from multiple GHST, auxological and biological data should also be considered in diagnosis.
Atrophy ; Brain ; Child ; Craniopharyngioma ; Diagnosis ; Growth Hormone* ; Humans ; Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 ; Insulin-Like Growth Factor I ; Medical Records ; Retrospective Studies

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Leg*