1.Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis Diagnosed in an Immigrant.
Jae Seung SHIN ; In Sung LEE ; Chol SHIN ; Aeree KIM
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2001;51(5):448-452
Coccidioidomycosis is a common infectious disease in southwestern North America, which is caused by the soil fungus, Coccidioides immitis. Due to the mobility of the modern population, increasing numbers of cases are being diagnosed outside the endemic areas. Moreover, diagnosis in non-endenmic areas may be delayed or confused due to its rarity. Here we report a case of pulmonary coccidioidomycisis in an immigrant. The patient presented with unexplained pulmonary symptoms. A history of recent travel to or immigration from an endemic area may suggest coccidioidomycosis. In addition an early tissue biopsy is helpful in establishing this diagnosis.
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
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Biopsy
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Coccidioides
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Coccidioidomycosis*
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Communicable Diseases
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Diagnosis
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Emigrants and Immigrants*
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Emigration and Immigration
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Fungi
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Humans
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Mycoses
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North America
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Soil
2.Significance Today of Character Types in Huangdi Neijing
Toshihiro ISHIKAWA ; Te Sung KIM ; Chol Ju YANG
Kampo Medicine 2011;62(6):750-759
Two different types, called “Yin-Yang Wu Tai” and “Yin-Yang Er Shi Wu Ren,” respectively, are described in the Huang Di Nei Jing, Ling Shu section. Each type can be divided into four closely interrelated sub-items: character, physique, constitution and therapy. These relations can be explained with the concept of the “unity of the physical and spiritual,” which is based on a holistic perspective with physical referring to the body and spiritual referring to mental activity.
If we regard these types as psychologic, we can compare them with present western psychological types. E. Kretschimer and L. Corman discussed this in relation to “character and physique” or “character and countenance.” Kampo examination of the physique and countenance are anthroposcopic. In contrast, the examination of character includes both anthroposcopy and medical interviews. Applying this knowledge, it may be possible to improve diagnostic techniques in Kampo medicine.
3.Transthoracic Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Subcarinal Lesion: Oblique Approach Using Biplane Fluoroscopic Guidance.
Yo Won CHOI ; Sung Tae KIM ; Heung Suk SEO ; Seok Chol JEON ; Chang Kok HAHM
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 1995;33(3):379-382
PURPOSE: To evaluate effectiveness of oblique approach under biplane fluoroscopic guidance in transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fourteen consecutive patients underwent transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy for subcarinal lesions. Subcarina was the only accessible biopsy site in 13 patients. Subcarinal biopsy was performed to determine the presence of metastasis in an enlarged subcarinal lymph node in the remaining one patient. Before biopsy, we evaluated the size and location of the lesion on preliminary plain chest X-ray film and CT scan. Under dual projection fluoroscopic guidence, biopsy was performed through right posterior intercostal space with the patient prone by using oblique approach. On 15 degree LAO projection the needle was directed to the area anterior to the spine and advanced to the line extending through the posterior wall of the main bronchus. RESULTS: Cytologic diagnosis was made in 12 out of 14 patients(accuracy 85.7%). The final diagnosis consisted of 5 squamous cell carcinoma, 5 small cell carcinoma, 1 adenocarcinoma and 1 adenosquamous carcinoma. Pneumothorax developed in 2 patients(14%) and was managed by chest tube drainage. Mild hemoptysis was observed in 2. CONCLUSION: Transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy using oblique approach under biplane fluoroscopic guidance is a relatively safe and sensitive method for the histologic diagnosis of subcarinal lesion.
Adenocarcinoma
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Biopsy*
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle*
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Bronchi
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Carcinoma, Adenosquamous
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Carcinoma, Small Cell
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Chest Tubes
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Diagnosis
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Drainage
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Hemoptysis
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Humans
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Lymph Nodes
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Needles
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Neoplasm Metastasis
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Pneumothorax
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Spine
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Thorax
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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X-Ray Film
4. Quantitative determination of phenyl propanoides from barks of Syringa dilatata grown in DPR of Korea
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2015;46(12):1749-1752
Objective: To isolate phenyl propanoides from the barks of Syringa dilate, identify their structures, and determine the contents by reliable HPLC. Methods: Phenyl propanoides were extracted with methanol, and isolated by silica gel chromatography. The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis including NMR, MS, UV, and IR. Shimpack CLC C18 (150 mm × 6 mm, 5 μm) column chromatography was employed with gradient elute of 1% acetic acid and methanol, and the column temperature was set at 30℃. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and the detection wavelength was set at 267 nm. Results: Two phenyl propanoides were isolated from the barks of S. dilata grown in DPR of Korea and identified as syringin (1) and coniferin (2). The linear range of syringin was 0.2-6.0 mg/mL, the correlation co-efficient was 0.999 8, and the average recoveries were 99.8%, 100.6%, and 100.9%. The results showed that the content in the barks was 8 folds of inner parts. There was no difference in locations and the content of syringin increased in winter, while decreased in summer. Conclusion: The elucidation of phenyl propanoides existence in S. dilata could be a fundamental for the search of new herbal materials. The method is simple, rapid, and reliable. It can be used to determine the content of syringin in herbal medicines.
5.A clinical study on the prognostic factors of tympanoplasty usingpostoperative tympanogram in chronic otitis media.
Young Sang YUE ; Sung Hak KIM ; Ki Chun LEE ; Kwang Chol CHU
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1991;34(1):22-27
No abstract available.
Otitis Media*
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Otitis*
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Tympanoplasty*
6.Identification of mycobacterium tuberculosis in pleural effusion by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).
Ho Joong KIM ; Young Whan KIM ; Sung Koo HAN ; Young Soo SHIM ; Keun Youl KIM ; Yong Chol HAN
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1993;40(5):509-518
No abstract available.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis*
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Mycobacterium*
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Pleural Effusion*
7.Application of polymerase chain reaction(PCR) to the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Ho Joong KIM ; Young Whan KIM ; Sung Koo HAN ; Young Soo SHIM ; Keun Youl KIM ; Yong Chol HAN
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(6):517-525
No abstract available.
Diagnosis*
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Tuberculosis*
8.Clinical characteristics of diffuse panbronchiolitis.
Young Whan KIM ; Chul Gyu YOO ; Sung Koo HAN ; Young Soo SHIM ; Keun Youl KIM ; Yong Chol HAN
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(1):28-34
No abstract available.
9.Diffuse reticular interstitial infiltrations accompanied by hyperinflation.
Kye Young LEE ; Young Whan KIM ; Sung Koo HAN ; Young Soo SHIM ; Keun Youl KIM ; Yong Chol HAN
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1993;40(1):79-83
No abstract available.
10.The effects of mycobacterium tuberculosis on alveolar macrophages.
Keon Youl KIM ; Kye Young LEE ; In Kyu HYUN ; Young Whan KIM ; Sung Koo HAN ; Young Soo SHIM ; Yong Chol HAN
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(6):526-535
No abstract available.
Macrophages, Alveolar*
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis*
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Mycobacterium*