• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.943-946
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• 2001

We report a case of 15 year-old female patient with a ossified chronic epidural hematoma. She had had head trauma 10 weeks previously and conservative care for delayed onset epidural hematoma at other hospital. Ossification was identified about 4 weeks after head injury and then progressed rapidly. We removed the chronic epidural hematoma with thick capsule and newly formed bone. The mechanism of the ossification associated with cephalhematoma and chronic subdural hematoma is reviewed and discussed.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.252-258
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• 2023

The human fetal sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is characterized by unequal development of the paired bones and delayed cavitation. Thus, during the long in utero period, the bony ilium becomes adjacent to the cartilaginous sacrum. This morphology may be analogous to that of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). We examined horizontal histological sections of 24 fetuses at 10-30 weeks and compared the timing and sequences of joint cartilage development, cavitation, and ossification of the ilium. We also examined histological sections of the TMJ and humeroradial joint, because these also contain a disk or disk-like structure. In the ilium, endochondral ossification started in the anterior side of the SIJ, extended posteriorly and reached the joint at 12 weeks GA, and then extended over the joint at 15 weeks GA. Likewise, the joint cartilage appeared at the anterior end of the future SIJ at 12 weeks GA, and extended along the bony ilium posteriorly to cover the entire SIJ at 26 weeks GA. The cavitation started at 15 weeks GA. Therefore, joint cartilage development seemed to follow the ossification of the ilium by extending along the SIJ, and cavitation then occurred. This sequence "ossification, followed by joint cartilage formation, and then cavitation" did not occur in the TMJ or humeroradial joint. The TMJ had a periosteum-like membrane that covered the joint surface, but the humeroradial joint did not. After muscle contraction starts, it is likely that the mechanical stress from the bony ilium induces development of joint cartilage.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.37-40
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• 2020

Heterotopic ossification is formation of bone in atypical extra-skeletal tissues and usually occurs spontaneously or following neurologic injury with unknown cause. We report a 46-year-old female with right shoulder pain and restricted range of motion (ROM) for 3 months without history of trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a lesion within the rotator cuff supraglenoid. Excisional biopsy from a previous institution revealed a heterotopic ossificans (HO). Following repeat MRI and bone scan, histopathology from arthroscopic resection confirmed an HO. The patient demonstrated improved pain and ROM at follow-up. Idiopathic HO rarely occurs in the shoulder joint, and resection of HO should be delayed until maturation of the lesion to avoid recurrence. The current case showed that arthroscopic HO resection provides an excellent surgical view to ensure complete lesion removal and minimize soft tissue damage at the supraglenoid area. Furthermore, the minimally invasive procedure of arthroscopy may reduce rehabilitation time and facilitate early return to work.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.112-118
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• 2015

Objective : Thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a relatively rare disease. Because of ambiguous clinical symptom, it is difficult for early diagnosis of OLF and subsequent treatment can be delayed or missed. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to comprehensively assess the prevalence and distribution of thoracic OLF by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and coexisting spinal disease in Korean patients with back pain or leg pain. Methods : The sample included 2134 Korean patients who underwent MRI evaluation for back pain. The prevalence and distribution of thoracic OLF were assessed using lumbar MRI with whole spine sagittal images. Additionally, we examined the presence of coexisting lumbar and cervical diseases. The presence of thoracic OLF as well as clinical parameters such as age, sex, and surgery were retrospectively reviewed. Results : The prevalence of thoracic OLF in total patients was 16.9% (360/2134). The prevalence tended to increase with aging and was higher in women than in men. The lower thoracic segment of T10-11 was the most frequently affected segment. Of the 360 patients with OLF, 31.9% had coexisting herniated thoracic discs at the same level. Approximately 74% of the patients with OLF had coexisting lumbar and cervical disease. Nine (2.5%) of 360 OLF patients underwent surgery for thoracic lesion. Conclusion : The prevalenceof thoracic OLF was relatively higher than those of previous reports. And coexisting lumbar and cervical disease were very frequent. Therefore, we should check coexisting spinal diseases and the exact diagnostic localization of ossification besides lumbar disease.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.411-418
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• 1991

This study was carried out to investigate the amino acid and protein concentrations in amniotic fluid and the potency of the teratogenic effect of ethylenethiourea(2-imidazolidinethione, ETU) in the fetuses due to different dose amounts of this compound. The S.P.F. Sprague-Dawley female rats(10 weeks) were used in this study and these animals were divided into four groups; control group(25pregnant female rats), group I (dosed ETU from day 7 to day 17 of gestation at 10mg/kg/day), group II (dosed ETU from day 7 to day 17 of gestation at 30mg/kg/day), group III (dosed ETU from day 7 to day 17 of gestation at 50mg/kg/ day). 250mg/100mg ETU in group I, 750mg/100ml ETU in group II and 1,250mg/100ml ETU in group III were administered 4ml/kg 13.W by oral route. The results obtained were summarized as follows; 1. The anomalies of the external examination werf meningocele in the head, kinky tail, clubfoot and sharp tail.(Meningocele, in group III, significantly increased from control value at p<0.001). 2. The skeletal variations and delayed ossification were Lumbar ribs, asymmetric sternebrae, asymmetric 13th rib and delayed ossification of skull. Asymmetric sternebrae(group III ) was significantly increased from control value at p<0.05 and delayed ossification of skull (group II and III ) were significantly increased from control value at p<0.05 and p<0.01, respectively. 3. The internal soft tissue anomalies were hydroencephaly of 3th lateral ventricle, dilatation of ureter, dilatation of renal pelvis and cleft palate. (Hydroencephaly, 28.1% in group I, 88.3% in group II and 100% in group III ). 4. Protein values in amniotic fluids are not significantly decreased in 10mg/kg group but significantly(p<0.05) decreased in 30mg/kg group and 50mg/kg group from control group. 5. In the levels of amino acid in amniotic fluids, the levels of glntamic acid, iso-lencine, leucine, tyrosine and phenylalanine of 10mg/kg group are significantly decreased from control group. In 50mg/kg group, except for glycine, valine and methionine, all amino acid levels are significantly(p<0.05) decreased from control group.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.37-50
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• 1986

This paper describes the effects of nitrofen (Hi-TOK), a herbicide on the fetuses of rats. The results were observed as follows: The internal soft tissue anomalies were classified as diaphragmatic hernia, cardiac malformation (T.G.V., V.S.D., S.V.), dilatation of ventricle in brain, dilatation of renal pelvis, underdevelopment of fetal lung, shortening of cortex length and increasing of immatured glomeruli counts in the fetal kidney. The heart and diaphragm appear to be the target organs.

• Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences
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• 제4권
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• pp.124-126
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• 1986

임신시 자연 발생의 임신 구토와 철분제제 복용으로 인하여 구토 현상을 경감시키고자 항구토제를 복용하는 경우가 있다. 본 연구에서는 임신시 항구토제가 태아의 기형 발생에 영향이 있는가를 조사하기 위하여 시판 항구토제를 5 및 10ml/kg/day의 용량으로 흰쥐 태아의 기관형성기인 임신 7일에서 17일까지 매일 1회씩 투여하여 본 결과다음과 같은 성적을 얻었다. 1. 모체의 체중, 임상증상 및 황체의 수에서 대조군과 약제투여군 사이에 별다른 차이를 나타내지 않았으며 사망한 것도 없었다. 2. 태아의 체중 및 평균 태자수에서 대조군과 약제투여군 사이에 차이를 나타내지 않았으나 태아의 재흡수에서는 약제투여 농도가 높을수록 다소 증가하였다. 그러나 사망한 태아는 없었다. 3. 약제투여군에서 두정골(parietal bone), 부전골(metatarsal bone), 완전골(metacarpal bone) 및 anterior phalanges ossified center에서 골화지연(delayed ossification) 현상이 나타났다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.144-151
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• 1998

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), which is accepted as an autosomal disorder, is a generalized disorder of bone with severe dental abnormalities. Among the most characteristic anomalies seen are hypoplasia of clavicles or aplasia of clavicles, permanant non-ossification of cranial sutures & fontanels, delayed eruption of the permanant dentition & the presence of unerupted supernumerary teeth. CCD may first be noted by dentist because of many dental problems, so we should diagnose the disorder earlier & understand the development of dentition in CCD to ensure timely intervention with proper periodic dental X-ray.

• 치과방사선
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.49-52
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• 1977

The authors had observed a case of cleidocranial dysostosis of 42 years old unmarried woman. The observation was founded upon roentgenogram of skull P-A view, orthopantomograph, cephalometric view, chest P-A view and wrist X-ray view. The patient gave a dwarfic impression with 145㎝ body height and concaved mandibular prognastic facial feature. The palate was narrowed and extremely high arched. The eruption state of teeth were extremely poor, only four teeth were erupted, composed of upper third molar and lower three deformed teeth. The skull P-A view of roentgenogram reveals overlying metopic suture, extends from the nasion to the sagittal suture, and the suture are delayed up to date and many wormian bones are formed. On the cephalometric view the maxilla is underdeveloped and produce the false mandibular prognathism. Twenty four impacted teeth can be detected by orthopantmograph, twelve in upper jaw and twelve in lower jaw. There are many supernumerary teeth, one in upper jaw and seven in lower jaw. On the chest P-A view, the clavicles are totally aplastic, but a vestige of clavicle is visible in the right side. On the wrist roentgenogram, the epiphyseal ossification of distal phalanx, mesial phalanx and proximal phalanx is delayed.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.486-491
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• 1999

부갑상선기능저하증은 혈장내 칼슘 농도에 반응해 분비되는 부갑상선 호르몬의 분비가 비정상적으로 감소된 상태를 의미한다. 이에 반해 가정부갑상선기능저하증은 부갑상선의 기능은 정상이나 뇨세관과 파골세포등의 말단기관들이 부갑상선 호르몬에 반응하지 않는 질환이며, 원인은 이들 호르몬이 결합하는 수용체 성분인 Guanin protein을 결정하는 GS gene의 돌연변이에 의한다. 부갑상선기능저하증은 평균 8-9세에 발병하며 대부분이 20세 이전에 호발하게 되는데, 이 질환에 이환된 경우 특징적으로 뇌, 호르몬 기관, 연골세포등에 존재하는 GS gene의 돌연변이로 인해 성장 및 발육부전, 둥근 얼굴, 비만, 허리만곡증, 외골증등이 생기며, 조기 골단 폐쇄로 인한 중수골 및 중족골의 왜소증 등이 나타난다. 그리고 공통적으로 갑상선 자극 호르몬, 생식 호르몬, glucagon 등의 다수 호르몬에 대해서도 반응하지 않는다. 이들의 치과적 소견의 특징은, 법랑질의 형성부전과 맹출 지연이 가장 일반적이고 치배의 무형성, 치배결손, 짧고 이형성된 치근과 넓어진 치수강, 왜소치, 치수내 석회화, 부정교합 등도 자주 보고되고 있다. 가성부갑상선기능저하증으로 진단된 본 증례 환아의 구강내 소견으로는 전반적으로 짧고 미발육된 영구치 치근과 소구치 및 대구치의 맹출지연과 미맹출, 제 1, 2 소구치와 제 2 대구치의 형성 부전양상이 보이고 있다. 이에 저자는 연세대학교 치과병원 소아치과에 내원한 가성부갑상선기능저하증 환자를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.