• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.47-52
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• 2017

Purpose: Renal ultrasonography has been widely used in children with renal disease. However, the relationship of renal echogenicity with renal pathology and function in children is not well known. Method: Ultrasound examination was performed in 75 patients undergoing renal biopsy for suspected renal disease in Konkuk University Medical Center from August 2005 to November 2015. We compared renal echogenicity to pathologic findings and renal function. Renal echogenicity was scored as 0 to 2 by comparing adjacent liver echogenicity. Three histologic characteristics were evaluated: glomerular changes, interstitial infiltration or fibrosis, and tubular atrophy. These were graded as 0 to 3, according to increasing severity. Laboratory results included urine albumin excretion and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Results: Among pathologic findings, renal echogenicity revealed a positive correlation with interstitial infiltration or fibrosis (r=0.259, P=0.025), and with tubular atrophy (r=0.268, P=0.02). Renal echogenicity and glomerular changes were not correlated. Renal echogenicity showed a positive correlation with microalbuminuria (r=0.283, P=0.014), but a negative correlation with eGFR (r=-0.352, P=0.002). Conclusion: Increased renal echogenicity suggested severe interstitial infiltration or fibrosis and tubular atrophy among the pathologic findings. Moreover, increased echogenicity is correlated with increased urine albumin excretion and decreased eGFR. Echogenicity on ultrasonography is useful for determining the status of renal pathology and function.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.1248-1255
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• 2020

Objective: To analyze long-term follow-up sonographic findings of intrathyroidal thymus in children. Materials and Methods: Among 1259 patients with congenital hypothyroidism under 15 years of age who underwent thyroid ultrasonography (US), 41 patients were diagnosed with an intrathyroidal thymus based on US criteria, i.e., hypoechoic solid lesion with punctate and linear echogenicity. In 26 patients aged one to 14 years old, the last follow-up US was performed after 6 to 132 months and compared with the initial US. The lesion was considered to decrease in size if there was a change of more than 2 mm in any dimension. The margin change was divided into well-defined and indistinct, blurred. When the echogenicity changed to a hyperechoic from a characteristic thymic echogenicity pattern, the pattern was considered a hyperechogenic. The changes in size were compared with the changes in shape, margin, and echogenicity pattern. The changes in size, shape, margin, and echogenicity were analyzed the association with the age of last follow-up. Statistical analysis was conducted using the chi-squared test and logistic regression. Results: Fifteen (57.7%) cases were stable in size, and 11 (42.3%) decreased in size, including one that disappeared. Ten (38.5%) cases changed to indistinct margins from initially well-defined margins including one case of initially indistinct margin. Six (23.1%) changed to hyperechogenic, from initially characteristic thymic echogenicity patterns. When follow-up change was compared, decreases in size were significantly associated with lesion changes to indistinct margins (p = 0.004). The age at last follow-up was significantly associated with change to hyperechogenicity (odd ratio, 2.141; 95% confidence interval, 1.144-4.010, p = 0.017). Conclusion: On follow-up US, an intrathyroidal thymus may be decreased in size, with indistinct margins, or show changes to a hyperechoic mass. Decreases in size may be associated with changing to indistinct margins, and changes to hyperechogenicity may be associated with increasing age.

• 대한임상전기생리학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.13-25
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• 2006

This study aims to suggest clinical basis of physical therapy of neuromuscular system complication in type diabetic patients through a variety II of analysis methods including echogenicity using ultrasound image and measurement of peripheral nerve function to their neuromuscular system and provide basic materials for preparing evaluation of physical therapy and intervention program. Subjects of this study were 75 type II diabetic patients between 40 and 80 years old and it obtained the following results through echogenisity and function of peripheral nerve. Incidence of neuropathy in type II diabetes was 55.8% in men and 53.1% in women, and total incidence of neuropathy was 54.7%. Echogenicity of patients with neuropathy was significantly increased compared to that of patients with neuropahty. It was also found that there were correlations between function of peripheral nerve and echogenicity of tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscle. In addition, it will be important for physical therapists to divide type II diabetic patients into neuropathy and myopathy and interpret and approach changes of neuro-muscular system from comprehensive side.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2001

Present study was undertaken in order to document early renal ultrasonographic changes of gentamicin nephrotoxicosis and to show the value of renal ultrasonography as a contributory means of early diagnosis of acute renal failure in dogs. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with six treatments in two blocks (gentamicin-treated & saline-treated). Acute renal failure was induced by toxic dosage of gentamicin (30 mg/kg) and saline solution sham equivalent in volume to that of the toxic dosage of gentamicin (1.5-3ml). Subjective visualization of increased renal cortex was visible as homogenous echoes that were hypoechoic relative to the surrounding tissues, whereas the renal medulla was anechoic to slightly hypoechoic. After treatment, the renal cortex was hyperechoic relative to the surrounding tissue. Increased renal cortex echogenicity was associated with significant nephrotoxicosis and was superior to serum creatinine elevation in nephrotoxicosis detection. Urine GGT was superior to other clinicopathological data utilized in the diagnosis of nephrotoxicosis. Based on the above results, increased renal cortex echogenicity seemed to be of use in detecting of acute renal failure.

• 대한임상전기생리학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2009

Purpose : This study aims to comparison of ultrasonography on both sides of biceps brachii muscle of hemiplegic patient. Methods : The biceps brachii muscle of fifteen subjects (5 male, 10 female) with stroke were scanned with ultrasonography at the muscle belly at rest at elbow angles of 90 deg. The echogenicity (density, white area index; WAI, anatomic cross-sectional area; ACSA, volume) of ultrasonography was examined. Results : In the biceps brachii muscle, there were significant differences of density, WAI, ACSA, and volume between affected side and non-affected side. biceps brachii muscle, echogenicity (density, WAI) of the affected side was higher than non-affected side. biceps brachii muscle, echogenicity (ACSA, volume) of the non-affected side was higher than affected side. Conclusion : This study showed that change of skeletal muscle architecture properties occurred biceps brachii muscle of the affected side muscle of hemiplegic patient.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.229-234
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• 2007

This study was undertaken to determine the normal appearance of the postpartum uterine involution. Postpartum changes in uterine shape, architecture, echogenicity and diameter were monitored with ultrasonography in 8 Miniature Schnauzer dogs. Vaginal discharge was observed visually during the 3 weeks of postpartum. A large amount of viscous dark green discharge changed progressively to a small amount of transparent discharge. In the uterine shape, the transverse images were crescent or polygonal at the beginning, but became circular after 16 days. At postpartum day 24, the longitudinal images of placental and interplacental sites were similar to each other The echogenicity of uterine structure was clearly distinguishable among the hyperechoic serous membrane, hypochoic myometrium, hyperechoic endometrium, and anechoic uterine contents during the first week postpartum, but afterward the interluminal boundaries and echogenicity became obscure gradually. In addition, the anechoic substance of the endometrial cavity was not observed after postpartum day 28. In the uterine diameter, the diameter of placental sites decreased markedly from 24 mm at the first day postpartum to 13 mm at day 7, and the diameter of interplacental sites decreased from 15 mm at postpartum day 1 to 10 mm at day 7. At postpartum day 65, the uterus (6.4 mm) changed little and had a uniform homogenous echo, and thus it was confirmed that uterine involution was completed at that time in Miniature Schnauzer dogs.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.26-33
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• 1998

목적 : 신증후군 환아에서 입원시 신피질 에코도의 증가가 병리조직검사와 관련이 있는지 알아보고, 부신피질 호르몬에 대한 반응 여부를 예측하는데 이용될 수 있는지 알아 보고자 다음 연구를 고안하였다. 방법 : 고려대학교 부속 병원 소아과에 입원한 환아 중 입원시 24시간뇨에서 2g 이상의 단백뇨를 보인 환아 69명을 대상으로 하였다. 입원 당시의 신장초음파검사상 신피질 에코도 증가와 신장 조직검사상 간질의 부종이나 섬유화, 세관 위축, 사구체 경화 및 염증 세포 침윤과의 상관 관계를 조사하였다. 그리고 조직검사로 확인된 일차성 신증후군 환아에서 신피질 에코도의 증가가 최근에 재발한 신증후군의 부신피질호르몬에 대한 반응도 및 조직검사 소견과 관련이 있는지 조사하였다. 결과 : 1. 대상아 69명중 남아가 49명 여아가 20명이었고, 연령은 1세에서 15세의 분포를 보였으며 7-9세가 20명으로 가장 많았다. 2. 신장조직검사는 46예에서 시행되었으며 미세 변화성 신증후군 20예, 국소성 분절성 사구체 경화증 7예, 막성 사구체 신염 2예, 막성 증식성 사구체 신염 1예, 연쇄상 구균 감염 후 사구체 신염 2예, IgA 신염이 5예, Henoch-Schonlein 자반증 신염 6예, 전신성 홍반성 낭창 1예, Alport 증후군이 2예이었다. 3. 신장조직검사가 시행되었던 46예중 사구체의 전반성 경화나 세뇨관 위축이 있는 경우는 신피질 에코도가 의의있게 증가하였으나 (P<0.05), 간질의 부종이나 섬유화, 염증 세포의 침윤 등은 신피질 에코도의 증가와 관련이 없었다. 4. 조직검사로 확인된 일차성 신증후군 환아 30명중 9예에서 입원시 신피질 에코도의 증가를 보였으며 이중 7명이 부신피질호르몬 치료에 반응을 보이지 않아서 신피질 에코도의 증가와 부신피질 호르몬 치료에 대한 저항성과는 유의한 관계를 보였으나(P<0.05), 신피질 에코도의 증가와 조직검사 소견과는 유의한 관계를 보이지 않았다. 결론 : 단백뇨를 보이는 환아에서 입원시 신피질 에코도의 증가는 사구체의 전반적인 경화나 세뇨관 위축에 의한 것으로 생각되며, 일차성 신증후군에서 입원시 신피질 에코도의 증가는 부신피질 호르몬 치료에 대한 저항을 나타내는 지표로 이용할 수 있는 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제84권3호
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• pp.596-605
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• 2023

목적 이 연구는 갑상선 수술 중 절제된 정상 부갑상선 검체를 이용하여 부갑상선의 초음파 소견을 알아보고자 한다. 대상과 방법 2020년 12월부터 2021년 3월까지 갑상선 수술을 시행한 17명 환자의 34개 부갑상선을 분석하였다. 모든 정상 부갑상선은 자가이식전 동결 절편을 통해 조직학적으로 진단되었고 부갑상선 검체를 무균 생리식염수에 넣은 상태에서 고해상 초음파 영상을 얻었다. 부갑상선 검체의 초음파 에코(고에코, 저에코), 에코결(균일, 불균일), 크기, 및 모양(난원, 원형)을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 두 명의 환자에서 얻은 3개의 부갑상선 에코를 절제된 갑상선 실질 에코와 비교하였다. 결과 모든 부갑상선은 생리식염수에 적신 거즈의 에코와 유사한 고에코를 나타냈다. 균일한 고에코는 32개(94.1%)의 부갑상선에서 관찰되었고 3개의 부갑상선은 갑상선 실질보다 높은 에코를 나타냈다. 부갑상선의 장경은 5.1-9.8 mm (평균 7.1 mm)였고, 모양은 33개(97.1%)부갑상선에서 난원형을 보였다. 결론 부갑상선 검체의 에코는 모두 고에코를 나타냈고, 작은 크기의 균일한 고에코를 보이는 난원형 구조물은 부갑상선의 특징적 초음파 소견이었다.

• 대한임상전기생리학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2007

This study aims to comparison of ultrasonography on both sides of the upper arm of hemiplegic patient. The biceps brachii and deltoid muscle of ten subjects(4 men, 6 women) with stroke were scanned with ultrasonography at the muscle belly at rest at elbow angles of 90 deg. The echogenicity(densit, white area index; WAI) and muscle thickness of ultrasonography was examined using real-time B-mode ultrasonography with 7.5 MHz linear-array prob. In the biceps brachii muscle, MHz there were significant differences of thickness, density, and WAI between affected side and non-affected side. In the deltoid muscle, there were significant differences of thickness, density, and WAI between affected side and non-affected side. Both of the muscles, thickness of the affected side was thin than non-affected side and echogenicity(density, WAI) of the affected side was higher than non-affected side. This study showed that change of skeletal muscle architecture properties occurred in the upper arm of the affected side muscle of hemiplegic patient.

• 대한임상전기생리학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.11-20
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• 2007

The purpose of this study were to analysis on quality properties of lower extremity of patient with stroke by the existence of the independent walking. We recruited fourteen adults after stroke(7 male, 7 female; mean age, 64y) for our study. The subjects were divided into two groups; independent walking group(3 male, 3 female) and non-independent walking group(4 male, 4 female). We used in this study included a B-mode ultrasonography scanner with a 7.5 MHz linea probe. During the experiment, the subject was seated in the chair. The echogenicity(density, white area index; WAI) of the tibialis anterior and rectus femoris muscles were measured on both sides of the leg. In both of the density and WAI, the tibialis anterior muscle were significant differences between paratic side and non-paratic side, the independent walking and non-independent walking group. However, in both of the density and WAI of the rectus femoris muscle were only significant differences between paratic side and non-paratic side. This study showed that stroke and the independent walking have influenced on quality properties of lower leg. Especially, the independent walking has influenced on the tibialis anterior muscle.