1.A Clinical Study of Herpes Zoster with Generalized Varicelliform Eruptions.
Yoon Jeong CHOI ; Young Sook KIM ; Yoo Won CHOI ; Ho Jung KANG ; Jeong Hee HAHM
Annals of Dermatology 1998;10(1):1-5
BACKGROUND: Herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions occurs in 2 to 10% of patients with herpes zoster. It occurs mainly in old or debilitated persons especially those who have immunologic defects such as lymphoproliferative diseases, AIDS, or recipients of immunosuppressive therapy. The reported incidence of herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions is variable. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the incidence and clinical features of herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions. METHODS: We reviewed the clinical data of 962 patients with herpes zoster by retrospective methods. The annual incidence, age, sex, seasonal variation, predilection sites, and associated conditions of herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions were analyzed from January 1990 to December 1996 (7 years). RESULTS: 1. Among 962 patients, 8 patients with herpes zoster revealed generalixed varicelliform eruptions (0.83%). 2. The age ranged from 20 to 85 and the majority of cases occurred in the 6th decade. There were 4 females and 4 males. 3. Past histories of malignancy were observed in 2 patients. However, there were no signs of malignancy at the time of diagnosis of herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions. 4. The most common site of initial lesion was the thoracic dermatome,followed by the lumbar and the cervical ones. CONCLUSION: From our observation, it is suggested that herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions may occur in patients without underlying malignancy or immunosuppressive disorders. Sudden incidental uprising of herpes zoster with generalized varicelliform eruptions was observed in 1996.
Clinical Study*
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Diagnosis
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Female
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Herpes Zoster*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Retrospective Studies
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Seasons
2.Pigmented Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis Due to Musk Ambrette.
Moon Cheol JEONG ; Soo Hong PARK ; Jae Hak YOO ; Kea Jeung KIM ; Hyung Jai KANG
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1998;36(5):938-941
Pigmented photoallergic contact dermatitis is a disease usually resulting from recurrent cutaneous exposure to cosmetic photoallergens which produce bizarre dark brown hyperpigmentation. Histologicnl examination of this condition reveals liquefaction of the basal cells of the epidmis and melanophages in the upper dermis. A 50-year-female developed dark brownish mottled hyperpigmented patches on her face after using a soap named O.E. and taking a nap every afternoon for 4 years. The histological fmding on the lesion site was consistent with pigmented photoallergic contact dermatitis. The cosmetic photopatch test with, O.E. soap, and the Scandinavian scries resulted in a positive reaction only on one side where 5 J/cm2 lights were applied by using Waldman 800UV machine. The other side howed a negative finding. We fmally diagnosed pigmented photoallergic contact dermatitis based on the patients histoty of using the soap containing musk ambrette, a histological examination of a biopsy and the results of photopatch tests. We report rare case of pigmented photoallergic contact dermatitis.
Biopsy
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Dermatitis, Photoallergic*
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Dermis
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Humans
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Hyperpigmentation
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Soaps
3.Relationship between Pulmonary Function and Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Asthmatic Children: The Preliminary Study.
Seung Gul KANG ; Heon Jeong LEE ; Seung Hwan LEE ; Young YOO ; Ji Tae CHOUNG ; Leen KIM
Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology 2009;16(2):74-78
OBJECTIVE: It has been reported that the sleep apnea syndrome in the asthmatic patients is prevalent, however, the systematic study in this field using polysomnography has rarely been performed. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the pulmonary function in asthmatic children. METHODS: This study enrolled 19 male and 12 female asthmatic children aged 6-13 years (average 8.2+/-1.7 years old). Complete overnight polysomnography and pulmonary function test were performed for the participants. RESULTS: Of the 31 asthmatic children, 21 (67.7%) met the diagnostic criteria of the pediatric sleep apnea and the average AHI was 1.7+/-1.5/h. The children with higher AHI showed poorer pulmonary function (FEV1/FVC ratio : p=0.002, FEV1%pred : p=0.047). CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the prevalence of the pediatric sleep apnea could be very high among the asthmatic children and the severity of the sleep apnea correlates with the pulmonary function. However, the case-control study to compare the AHI between the asthma and control groups is absolutely necessary because few normative data are available for the children.
Aged
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Asthma
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Case-Control Studies
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Polysomnography
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Prevalence
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Sleep Apnea Syndromes
4.The value of diagnostic laparoscopy in infertility.
Jae Ie YANG ; Yoo Suk JEONG ; Kyung Suk KANG ; Jae Kyun DOO ; Jong Duck KIM
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1993;36(7):1800-1807
No abstract available.
Infertility*
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Laparoscopy*
5.Two cases of pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis associated with tuberous sclerosis.
Jeong Cheon AHN ; Weon Yong JOH ; Kwang Ho IN ; Kyung Ho KANG ; Se Hwa YOO
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(6):542-547
No abstract available.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis*
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Tuberous Sclerosis*
6.A Case of Ectopic Hydatidiform Mole in the Uterine Cornua.
Jeong Oh KANG ; In Young YOO ; Sang Yong KIM ; Jeung Hyung LEE ; Chae Won LEE
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1999;42(2):392-395
Ectopic pregnancy refers to gestation in which the fertilized ovum implants on any other tissure than tbe mucus membrane lining the uterine cavity. Cornual (intertitial) pegnancy is a relatively uncommon but potentially catastrophic form of ectopic pregnancy, defined as implantation in the intramural portion of a fallopian tube. A hydatidiform mole usually occupies the uterine cavity but it's occurrence in the uterine tube is extremely rare. Only a few cases of primary hydatidifm mole of the tube have been reported. We experienced a case of ectopic hydatidiform mole in the uterine cornua and so present it with brief review of literatures.
Fallopian Tubes
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Female
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Hydatidiform Mole*
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Membranes
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Mucus
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, Ectopic
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Zygote
7.Influence of weight gain to cardiovascular risk factors.
Dong Ho KANG ; Noh Won PARK ; Jeong Yeol OH ; Won Keun LEE ; In Sang YOO
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 1997;18(7):722-730
BACKGROUND: The obese patients increased recently in Korea due to excessive energy intake and decreased physical activity. We are well known that obesity is associted with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, angina pectoris, hypertension, but not known to influence of weight gain to change in cardio-vascular risk factors. Once, the study of obesity are many but the study of influence of weight gain are small in Korea. This study investigated to influence of weight gain in cardio-vascular risk factors. METHODS: We gatherd case and control group among persons who has taken twice medical examination except disease person from October 1990 to October 1995 at SungAe General hospital. In our study, total 167 case, compare weight gain group(>3kg) with control group to change in cardiovascular risk factor. RESULTS: Sex, age, smoking history, obesity index were not statistically significant difference between two group in the first medical examination. systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL were not statistically significant difference between two group for weight gain. Total cholesterol and triglyceride, LDL were stastistically significant increased. CONCLUSIONS: Weight gain was increased of total cholestrol and triglyceride, LDL, so weight control was important.
Angina Pectoris
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Blood Glucose
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Blood Pressure
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Cholesterol
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Energy Intake
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Fasting
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Hospitals, General
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Humans
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Hypertension
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Korea
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Motor Activity
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Obesity
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Risk Factors*
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Smoke
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Smoking
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Triglycerides
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Weight Gain*
8.A case of nocardiosis.
Jeong Hee KIM ; Ki Heon YOON ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hong Mo KANG ; Jin Tae SUH
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(4):355-360
No abstract available.
Nocardia Infections*
10.PRENATAL SONOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF CLEFT LIP * PLATE.
Jeong Hoon KANG ; Kyung Suck KOH ; Shi Joon YOO ; Hye Sung WON ; In Sik LEE ; Ahm KIM
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1997;24(5):943-948
No abstract available.
Cleft Lip*
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Diagnosis*
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Ultrasonography*