• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2016

Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is an extremely rare, highly aggressive malignancy of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Patients with SNUC usually being asymptomatic until the tumor has extensively progressed therefore frequently present with invasion of the orbit or cranial vault. Most case series of SNUC report very poor prognosis despite aggressive multimodality therapy. We recently experienced a 78-year-old male patient diagnosed as SNUC occurred from the left sphenoid sinus with invasion to the cavernous sinus and orbital content, which was treated intranasal endoscopic debulking surgery combined with curative radiation therapy successfully, and report this case with a review of literature.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.921-924
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• 2001

The authors report a case of cholesterol granuloma in the sphoid sinus in 54-year old woman, which is probably the first report of cholesterol granuloma arising primarily in the sphenoid sinus apart from the petrous bone. The initial clinical presentations were unilateral decreased visual acuity and facial sensory change. The mass was removed totally via transsphenoidal route and the pathological examination revealed cholesterol clefts and chronic granulomatous changes. The differences between the present case and the previous reports are discussed.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2015

Objectives To report the clinical effectiveness of the Traditional Korean medical treatment on a patient with recurrent endometriosis after hormone therapy. Methods The patient in this case was diagnosed with endometriosis and had been on hormone therapy for one year. We ascertained the recurrent of endometriosis by ultrasonography. The main symptom of dysmenorrhea has been worsened. The patient was treated by the Traditional Korean medical treatment. The symptom of the patient complained was improved. Results After the Traditional Korean medical treatment, dysmenorrhea of endometriosis was improved. The treatment was terminated and after 3 months the patient was maintained an improved state. Conclusions This case report shows that the Traditional Korean medical treatment was effective for treating endometriosis.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.422-424
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• 2021

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are rare sarcomas of the heart. Herein, we report the case of a 24-year-old man who complained of dyspnea, cough, and upper left back pain. He was found to have multiple primary heart tumors obstructing the right superior pulmonary vein in the left atrium, which were diagnosed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The patient underwent successful resection of the tumors and immunohistochemistry was utilized for diagnosis.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.393-395
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• 2021

The anomalous connection of umbilical vessels to the heart is rare and has not yet been reported in the international scientific literature. Herein, we report the case of a newborn who was diagnosed with an anomalous connection of the umbilical vessels to the left ventricle. These anomalous vessels were functionally open for 2 weeks, and cellulitis was present in the area of the blood vessels connected to the skin. We performed division of these abnormal vessels and removal of the skin lesion.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.412-415
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• 2021

Primary intrapulmonary thymomas (PITs) are defined as thymomas arising in intrapulmonary locations, without an associated mediastinal component. They are rare lesions, the diagnosis of which can be very difficult. We present a case of PIT in an asymptomatic 74-year-old woman in whom pulmonary nodules were found on pulmonary angiography performed for an episode of pulmonary embolism. She underwent wedge resection and the pathology report revealed a PIT. We also summarize this patient's clinicopathological features and discuss the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of PIT.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2018

Objective : The purpose of this paper is to report the improvement of patient with hyperhidrosis treated by herb medication based on Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system. Methods : According to 'Disease Pattern Identification Diagnostic System based on Shanghanlun Provisions', the patient was diagnosed with Taeyang-byung Kyeolhyung number 156 provision, and took Oryeong-san herb medication 15days. The result of administration was evaluated by Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results : After administration of Oryeong-san 15days, based on 156 provision of Oryeong-san seclected according to Shanghanlun provisions, Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) was decreased from 4 to 2 and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was decreased from 10 to 2. Conclusions : The patient's hyperhidrosis improved. This case report suggests that the word '遂' on the 153-156 provisions of Shanghanlun be a direct emotional cause of hyperhidrosis in this case.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.1281-1289
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• 2018

Objectives: This study is the first report on a case of subclinical hypothyroidism treated with Modified Er-Xian Decoction, which is rarely used in Korea. Methods: Patients were treated for 3 months with Modified Er-Xian Decoction and their therapeutic effects were evaluated through thyroid function tests and Spleen-Kidney deficiency Questionnaire. Results: Initial improvement was apparent after the administration of Modified Er-Xian Decoction. After 3 months of treatment, the patient 's Spleen-Kidney deficiency index improved significantly, and thyroid hormone levels returned to normal. Conclusions: In this case report, symptoms and biochemical improvement were confirmed based on a single herbal medicine prescription for subclinical hypothyroidism. It is necessary to verify the effect of this prescription through well - established clinical trials.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2018

Objectives The purpose of this case is to report the effectiveness of oriental medicine in Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in children who have sleep disorder. Methods A 6-year-old male patient, who was suffering from RLS, was treated by acupuncture, moxibustion and myofascial release. Results Treated with oriental medicine, the patient's RLS symptoms and sleep disorder were significantly improved. And the patient maintains his condition for 8 months. Conclusions This study shows that oriental medical treatments are effective on RLS, but further clinical studies are necessary.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2019

This case report details induction and maintenance of remission in a 34-year-old female patient with ulcerative colitis (UC) after Korean herbal medicine treatment. The patient diagnosed as UC after a series of examinations including endoscopy in a western medical hospital mainly presented bloody diarrhea and dyspepsia and symptoms were persistent even with medications. She was given individualized Korean herbal medicine prescriptions for 7 months and the symptoms were monitored during treatment and no adverse events were reported. After clinical remission, endoscopic remission was also confirmed by colonoscopy. Clinical remission was maintained for 30 months after treatment without Western medication for UC. This case report shows that Korean herbal medicine treatment may have the potential for complete remission of UC and further research is warranted.