• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.164-168
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• 2023

When diagnosing the nature of biliary strictures, it is sometimes difficult to perform non-invasive methods such as ultrasound, spiral computed imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, or endoscopic ultrasonography. Thus, treatment decisions are usually based on biopsy results. However, brush cytology or biopsy, which is widely used for biliary stenosis, has limitations owing to its low sensitivity and negative predictive value for malignancy. Currently, the most accurate method is bile duct tissue biopsy under direct cholangioscopy. On the other hand, intraductal ultrasonography administered under the guidance of a guidewire has the advantages of easy administration and being less invasive, allowing for adequate examination of the biliary tract and surrounding organs. This review discusses the usefulness and drawbacks of intraductal ultrasonography for biliary strictures.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.175-178
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• 2001

We describe the imaging features of two cases of biliary ascariasis. Ultrasonography and CT showed no specific abnormal findings, but MR cholangiography clearly demonstrated an intraductal linear filling defect that led to the correct diagnosis. MR cholangiography is thus a useful technique for the diagnosis of biliary ascariasis.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.270-278
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• 2022

Background/Aims: Endoscopic evaluation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) is useful in determining whether the lesions are benign or malignant. This study aimed to examine the usefulness of peroral pancreatoscopy (POPS) in determining the prognosis of IPMNs. Methods: POPS with videoscopy was performed using the mother-baby scope technique. After surgery, computed tomography/magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or ultrasonography and blood tests were performed every 6 months during the follow-up. Results: A total of 39 patients with main pancreatic duct (MPD)-type IPMNs underwent POPS using a videoscope, and the protrusions in the MPD were observed in 36 patients. The sensitivity and specificity of cytology/biopsy performed at the time of POPS were 85% and 87.5%, respectively. Of 19 patients who underwent surgery, 18 (95%) patients had negative surgical margins and 1 (5%) patient had a positive margin. Conclusions: In IPMNs with dilatation of the MPD, POPS is considered effective if the lesions can be directly observed. The diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions is possible depending on the degree of lesion elevation. However, in some cases, slightly elevated lesions may increase in size during the follow-up or multiple lesions may be simultaneously present; therefore, careful follow-up is necessary.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.743-749
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• 2023

유방의 관상피내암(DCIS; ductal carcinoma in situ)은 유방의 상피세포가 악성화되었지만, 아직 정상적인 유관에 한정되어 있는 경우를 지칭하며, 최근 빠르게 증가하고 있다. 본 증례에서 추적관찰 2년 동안은 유방 촬영술 및 초음파 검사상 병변은 BI-RADS Category 3으로 분류되는 작은 mass가 관찰되었지만 낭성 mass 소견을 보여, 전형적인 악성 종양의 소견과는 거리가 있었으나 추적관찰 2년째에 유방초음파상 우측 유방 6시 방향에 불분명한 경계(Lobulated margin)를 보이는 저에코(hypoechoic) 종괴가 약 2.1 × 1.3 cm 크기로 보였으며 조직 검사상 관상피내암으로 진단되었다. 관상피내암은 특징적인 임상소견이 없고 초기에 양성의 임상, 영상 소견을 보일 수 있으므로 정기적인 추적관찰을 시행하는 것이 조기 진단에 중요할 것으로 사료되며, 유방촬영술과 초음파 검사로 관상피내암을 발견하는 것은 유방암 환자 전체의 예후를 좋게 하는 데에 중요하다고 할 수 있겠다. 4년 전 처음 검사 시 증상이 없으며 유방촬영상 정상이고 유방초음파상 악성 징후 없는 낭성병변이 추적관찰 중에 관상피내암의 소견인 비대칭 음영과 미세석회화, 분엽상의 mass가 관찰된 관상피내암의 증례를 보고한다.