Benign symmetric lipomatosis is characterised by diffuse symmetric deposits of adipose tissue, predominantly on the neck, shoulder, back and upper extremities. We report a case of benign symmetric lipomatosis in a 61-year-old-man, which was first noted one year previously. It began growing rapidly about 3 months ago and was associated with alcoholic liver disease. Histopathological findings showed that the reticular dermis had been replaced by normal uncapsulated mature fat cells that were slightly increased in number in the fibrous connective tissue. He was treated with theophylline 300mg/day for two months.
Adipocytes ; Adipose Tissue ; Connective Tissue ; Dermis ; Lipomatosis* ; Liver Diseases, Alcoholic ; Neck ; Shoulder ; Theophylline ; Upper Extremity

A 36-year-old woman was presented with extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction. We tried to perform direct coronary angiography for the purpose of primary stenting. However, coronary angiogram revealed normal coronary arteries without intracoronary thrombi. We continued further evaluations to find out the cause of normal coronary myocardial infarction. The findings of severe hypertensive retinopathy and concentric left ventricular hypertrophy suggested that she had secondary hypertension. The detailed history, laboratory and radiological findings revealed the pheochromocytoma. The tumor was successfully removed by operation.
Adult ; Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction ; Coronary Angiography ; Coronary Vessels ; Female ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Hypertensive Retinopathy ; Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular ; Myocardial Infarction* ; Pheochromocytoma* ; Stents

BACKGROUNG AND OBJECTIVES: Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for adverse outcome after PTCA, which is associated with an increased late mortality and target lesion revascularization (TLR) rates. The beneficial role of coronary stenting on the clinical and angiographic outcomes of diabetic patients is not clearly defined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the early and mid-term outcomes in diabetic patients undergoing elective stenting of native coronary lesions compared with those in non-diabetic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between July 1997 and June 1998, coronary stenting was performed on 46 lesions in 38 diabetic patients and 126 lesions in 117 non-diabetic patients. Follow-up angiography at mean day of 189+/-45 was performed in 58.7% (91 patients) and analysed by quantitative coronary angiography (QCA). RESULTS: There was a higher incidence of multi-vessel disease in diabetic patients than non-diabetic patients but not statistically significant (71.1% vs 51.3%, p=0.106). There were no differences in major procedural complications and in-hospital events (myocardial infarction, angina and death) in diabetics and non-diabetics. During the follow-up, the incidence of target lesion revascularizton (TLR) and cardiac event free survival did not differ between two groups. CONCLUSION: Coronary stenting in diabetics resulted in a low rate of immediate procedural com-plications and early major adverse cardiac event (MACE), similar to non-diabetics. There were no differences in the mid-term clinical and angiographic outcomes in diabetics and non-diabetics.
Angiography ; Coronary Angiography ; Diabetes Mellitus ; Disease-Free Survival ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Incidence ; Infarction ; Mortality ; Risk Factors ; Stents*

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 ; Biopsy* ; Biopsy, Fine-Needle* ; Bronchi ; Carcinoma, Adenosquamous ; Carcinoma, Small Cell ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Chest Tubes ; Diagnosis ; Drainage ; Hemoptysis ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes ; Needles ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Pneumothorax ; Spine ; Thorax ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; X-Ray Film

No abstract available.
Femur* ; Osteosarcoma*

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to know the shisho constitutional distribution of outpatients at the Center for Kampo Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine (the Keio Kampo Center, herein) and to find out if there are differences in the type of diseases and symptoms according to shisho constitution.
Methods : We collected data from 366 outpatients at the Keio Kampo Center. All did a SSCQ-P (shisho Constitution Questionnaire for Patients) to obtain a shisho constitution diagnosis. We then classified their shisho constitutions and surveyed disease and symptom prevalence according to same.
Results : 1 : Among the 366 outpatients, distribution rates for Taiyojin, Syoyojin, Taiinjin, and Syoinjin were 0.8%, 27.3%, 28.7%, and 43.2% respectively. 2 : And the prevalence of V. Mental and behavioral disorders, XI. Diseases of the digestive system, XV. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, and Feeling of coldness (under XVIII. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, NEC) items for Shoinjin were significantly higher than those for the other constitutions. (p < 0.05)
Conclusions : The distribution rate for shisho in 366 outpatients at the Keio Kampo Center was different from that in Korea, with the rate for shoinjin in these outpatients at the Center especially, being significantly higher than that for Koreans. There were also significant differences in the prevalence of some diseases and symptoms in shoinjin group.

PURPOSE: Laparoscopic management of intestinal obstruction is hypothetically attractive, However little is known about this procedure in our country. With new advances in diagnostic and therapeutic tools such as laparoscopic procedures, the management of intestinal obstruction has become feasible. METHODS: In order to analyze the clinical results of laparoscopic adhesiolysis, a retrospective review of a consecutive series of 20 cases of intestinal obstruction unresponsive to medical management was done between 1997 and 2000. RESULTS: The mean surgical time for the laparoscopic procedure was 75 min and two cases were converted to open surgery due to dense adhesion and intestinal strangulation. The characterization of adhesion type included 10 cases with simple fibrotic band, 4 cases with multiple fibrotic band and 5 cases with dense adhesion. Additionally, the most common site for adhesion was the small intestine and colon (12 cases). The mean diet start time was 2.3 days, mean hospital stay was 4.7 days and totally mean analgesic use was 1.6 times. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic management of adhesive bowel obstruction is feasible and safe in experienced hands. The laparoscopic procedure also is an excellent diagnostic modality in case of obstruction, and the majority of these cases can be simultaneously managed laparoscopically. A laparoscopic approach is recommend as a first choice of treatment for selective cases of intestinal adhesion.
Adhesives ; Colon ; Diet ; Hand ; Intestinal Obstruction ; Intestine, Small ; Length of Stay ; Operative Time ; Retrospective Studies

No abstract available.
Holmium* ; Lasers, Solid-State* ; Lithotripsy* ; Ureter* ; Ureteral Calculi*

We have experienced acute hepatitis after general anesthesia. We guess that acute hepatitis is caused by enflurane anesthesia. We will report this case with references. A 34 year old pregnant woman suffered from preeclamsia. She admitted for emergence repeat cesarean-section due to labor pain. In this operation general anesthesia was performanced with enflurane. The preoperative liver enzyme were normal and other tests were within normal range. She developed high fever, marked elevation of serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase(SGOT)/serum glutamic pyrubic transaminase(SGPT)/ alkaline phosphatase(ALP)/total bilirunbin(T-B) on the 2nd postoperative day. She recovered gradually and discharged after 13 day's hospitalization. A possible cause of the acute hepatitis in this case were considered to be the enflurane.
Adult ; Anesthesia ; Anesthesia, General* ; Enflurane* ; Female ; Fever ; Hepatitis* ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Labor Pain ; Liver ; Pregnancy ; Pregnant Women ; Reference Values

Penetrating cerebral injuries caused by foreign bodies occur rarely due to the substantial mechanical protection offered by the skull. Throughout most of history, the brain, residing in a "closed box" of bone, has not been vulnerable to external aggression. Recently, we encountered a serious penetrating craniocerebral injury caused by a nail gun. Total excision of the offending nail via emergency craniotomy was performed, but the patient's neurologic status was not improved in spite of aggressive rehabilitative treatment. Here, we report on this troublesome case in light of a review of the relevant literature.
Aggression ; Brain ; Craniocerebral Trauma* ; Craniotomy ; Emergencies ; Foreign Bodies ; Head ; Skull