Tumors of umbilical cord, especially angiomyxoma, are extremely rare lesions. To our knowledge, five cases of angiomyxoma have been reported previously in the umbilical cord. Sonography two weeks after the finding of an elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein, detected a mass of the umbilical cord in a 27-year-old multiparous woman at 18(+3) weeks gestation. Previous sonogram was normal (11 weeks gestational age). At 26 weeks, a premature female infant was delivered by induction and a mass was located in the region of placental insertion of the cord. Section through the mass revealed rubbery myxoid appearance. Microcopically, numerous small vascular channels with thin walls were embedded in loose myxoid matrix. A case of angiomyxoma of umbilical cord with elevation of serum alpha-fetoprotein is presented together with a review of the literature. We hope that this case will help define the natural history of primary angiomyxoma of umbilical cord.
Infant ; Male ; Female ; Humans

PURPOSE: Objective measurements of knee of flexor and extensor strength using isokinetic equipment and function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were evaluated until postoperative 12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The control group constituted of 15 persons who were of same age and weight without knee problems. Most of the patients (70%) were operated on both knees simultaneously. The patient group consisted of constituted with 20 patients (34 cases). Isokinetic testing (Cybex) of knee flexor and extensor strength of knee and functional evaluation by HSS score was performed preoperatively and at 3, 6, 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The peak torque of the knee extensor and flexor muscle in the patient group was decreased by 17-41% compared to the control group. Especially, the peak torque of extensor was more decreased than flexor muscles. At postoperative 12 months, the peak-torque values of hamstring and quadriceps were able to attain the same strength levels of the preoperative knee. According to the grade of the Hospital for Special Surgery knee rating scales by Insall, 28 cases (82 %) in the patient group could obtain good result at postoperative one year. CONCLUSIONS: Exercises to increase the strength of extensor should be emphasized in the rehabilitation programs after TKA
Arthroplasty* ; Exercise ; Humans ; Knee* ; Muscle Strength* ; Muscles ; Rehabilitation ; Torque ; Weights and Measures

This study was performed to establish a radiological indication and contraindication of indirect decompression in the thoracolumbar burst fracture as well as to clarify an acceptable degree of the canal constriction to enhance neurologic recovery and to prevent the spinal stenosis. The canal diameter ratio (CDR) of the constricted level was determined using pre-and post-operative CAT images of 31 thoracolumbar burst fractures, decompressed indirectly. The acceptable CDR was decided by the lower limit of the 95% confidence interval of the post-operative CDR in cases without neurologic deficit associated with the canal constriction. A radiological indication and contraindication of indirect decompression was establish based on the calculation of the discriminant equation and linear regression equation respectively. The results were as followings. 1. The acceptable CDR was 46% at the cauda equina level and 37% at the conus medullaris level. 2. According to the result of calculation of the regression equation, the radiological contraindication of indirect decompression was the pre-operative CDR of 13% or less at the cauda equina level and 27% or less at the conus medullaris level. In conclusion, the radiological indication of indirect decompression was the pre-operative CDR of 34% at the cauda eqbina level and 42% at the conus medullaris.
Animals ; Cats ; Cauda Equina ; Constriction ; Conus Snail ; Decompression* ; Linear Models ; Neurologic Manifestations ; Spinal Stenosis

No abstract available.
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung*

One hundred and thirty-eight strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from the 7th nationwide tuberculosis prevalence survey in 1995 were subjected to the restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis using IS6110 probe to define the representative fingerprinting patterns of Korean strains of M. tuberculosis and to evaluate the usefulness of DNA fingerprinting in tracing the transmission link of M. tuberculosis. Among 138 strains, 129 different IS6l10 RFLP types were identified. The number of bands in IS6110 RFLP types diversed from 1 to 20, and the majority (75%) was 9 to 14 bands. The RFLP patterns of 8 out of 15 strains isolated from the follow-up survey of one and half year later after the 7th national TB prevalence survey were unchanged when compared with previous RFLP patterns. Fifteen (11%) out of 138 strains were grouped in 6 IS6110 clusters; 2 with 10 copies, 2 with 12 copies, 1 with 14 copies, and 1 with 17 copies. These clusters were unable to be subclassified by IS1081 or (GTG) probes except one cluster by pTBN12 probe. The transmission links of 2 clusters were deducible; one from household and another from neighborhood, but those of remaining clusters were unclear because they had no contact one another. The results suggest that vigorous transmissions in tuberculosis are still progressing in Korea.
Dermatoglyphics ; DNA Fingerprinting* ; DNA* ; Family Characteristics ; Follow-Up Studies ; Korea ; Mycobacterium tuberculosis* ; Mycobacterium* ; Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length ; Prevalence* ; Residence Characteristics ; Tuberculosis*

No abstract available.
Alleles* ; Gene Frequency* ; HLA-DR Antigens* ; Polymerase Chain Reaction*

Twenty-eight patients with 20 tibia fractures and 8 femur fractures were treated with external fixation. The average age at fracture was 10 years 10 months ranging from 5 years to 17 years 6 months. Of 28 fractures, 6 were closed fractures and 22 were open fractures. The average follow-up of these children was 23 months. Monofixators were used in 12 fractures and Ilizarov fixators in 16 fractures. The average time to healing of the fractures was 14.6 weeks(range, 6 to 44 weeks). Seven segmental bone defects(range, 2 to 17cm) were treated with the Ilizarov method of internal bone transport using the transport ring and bone grafting at the docking site. The average healing index for callus distraction was 25 days per centimeter. Seven patients had 10 major complications that necessitated additional operative procedures. There were 4 nonunions. Three patients had an infected nonunion, which was treated with the Ilizarov fixator and polymethyl-methacrylate antibiotic beads. One patient had a hypertrophic nonunion which was treated with plate fixation. Three patients who had an epiphyseal injury had shortening with angular deformity, which was treated by callus distraction. Three patients had a joint contracture, which was treated by the percutaneous tenotomy and Ilizarov fixator. The selection of the type of external fixator depends on the fracture pattern and the Ilizarov fixator is recommended for complicated fracture with severe comminution or segmental bone loss.
Bone Transplantation ; Bony Callus ; Child ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Contracture ; External Fixators ; Femur ; Follow-Up Studies ; Fractures, Bone ; Fractures, Closed ; Fractures, Open ; Humans ; Ilizarov Technique ; Joints ; Surgical Procedures, Operative ; Tenotomy ; Tibia

Hand, foot and mouth disease, a distinctive clinical syndrome caused by a coxsackie virus, is clinically characterized by vesicles appearing on the hands, feet and in the mouth. The infection begins with a fever and mouth lesions consisting of small vesicles surrounded by red areolae on the buccal mucosa, tongue, soft palate and gingiva. The disease usually lasts spontaneously between 7 to 10 days after onset. We observed 20 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease from July, 12th to September, 4th, 1979 and examined histopathologically and virologically. We have isolated only one viral strain showing cytopathic effect on HeLa cell among the five cases of acute stage and also observed that viral particle in the electronmicroscope.
Fever ; Foot* ; Gingiva ; Hand* ; Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease ; HeLa Cells ; Humans ; Mouth Diseases* ; Mouth Mucosa ; Mouth* ; Palate, Soft ; Tongue ; Virion

Analyses were done on one hudred and twenty caaes of bleeding gastric ulcers diagnosed by emergency endoscopy for the past five years. The reaults are as the following: Much more cases were found in male than female and the most prevalent age group was 6th decade. The body of stomach along the lesser curvature was the most common bleeding site. No age related difference was noted in bleeding sites. Most common type of ulcer was in the round and shallow form. Five of six cases with exposed vessels showed atrophic changes in surrounding mucosa. Among the probable precipitating factors, analgesica, alcohols and certicosteroids were found in such order,
Alcohols ; Emergencies ; Endoscopy ; Female ; Hemorrhage* ; Humans ; Male ; Mucous Membrane ; Precipitating Factors ; Stomach ; Stomach Ulcer* ; Ulcer

The purpose of this study was to examine dietary attitudes of students and changes in their attitudes toward the school lunch service. The participants of the study were 483 students ranging from third grade elementary school students to middle school sophomores living in the Seoguipo area of Jeju Island. The subjects were asked to complete questionnaires under the supervision of their teachers or dietitians, and data were grouped into elementary school 3rd and 4th grades, elementary school 5th and 6th grades; and middle school 1st and 2nd grades for each gender. There were no significant differences among the groups with respect to their regularity of food intake, dietary considerations, or the frequency of imbalance in their diets. In the case of female participants, their frequency of snacking decreased as their grade level increased. In general, the overall changes in dietary attitudes became more negative as their grade level increased. Male students demanded increased serving sizes of both staple food and side dishes, while female students demanded increased serving sizes dishes, but not staple food as their grade levels increased. there was also an increase in the number of student sin higher grades who discarded or did not eat enough their entire meals. The major reasons for not eating the food were : no taste to the food and not proper saltiness of food. These results may suggest that school dietitians need to pay more attention to increased taste and proper seasoning of meals. Students suggested that the school lunch service should be continued, but that it needs improvement. Students in higher grades were more aware of the importance of the environment in which the meal was provided. Also, an early education in nutrition and healthy diets seemed important in preparing them for following a healthy lifestyle in later life.
Diet ; Eating ; Education ; Female ; Food Habits ; Humans ; Life Style ; Lunch* ; Male ; Meals ; Nutritionists ; Organization and Administration ; Seasons ; Serving Size ; Snacks ; Surveys and Questionnaires