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A Correlation Analysis between Alcohol Accumulate and Liver Function State through Color Change Analysis of the Left Cheek and White Eyes (왼뺨 및 흰 눈동자 색상 변화 분석을 통한 알코올 누적과 간 기능 상태와의 상관성 분석)

  • Kim, Bong-Hyun;Cho, Dong-Uk
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.36 no.8B
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    • pp.971-978
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    • 2011
  • There is a method to judge state of organs by looking color and shape of face in diagnosis of Oriental Medicine, So, to diagnosis of health condition has been applied development medical services act of using it as check for defects of organs in face. In this paper, we performed analysis white pupils and left cheek in face area change of color according to accrue of alcohol associated with liver function status based on diagnosis method Oriental Medicine. From that, we applied Lab digital color system to extraction of left cheek and white pupils area in facial image. To analysis patterns in color change of left cheek. white pupils area according to alcohol accumulative steps carried out study based on analysis of medical interrelationship of liver function,

Midfacial soft tissue changes after maxillary expansion using micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expanders in young adults: A retrospective study

  • Nguyen, Hieu;Shin, Jeong Won;Giap, Hai-Van;Kim, Ki Beom;Chae, Hwa Sung;Kim, Young Ho;Choi, Hae Won
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.51 no.3
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    • pp.145-156
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    • 2021
  • Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the midfacial soft tissue changes following maxillary expansion using micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expanders (MSEs) in young adults by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and to evaluate the correlations between hard and soft tissue changes after MSE usage. Methods: Twenty patients (mean age, 22.4 years; range, 17.6-27.1) with maxillary transverse deficiency treated with MSEs were selected. Mean expansion amount was 6.5 mm. CBCT images taken before and after expansion were superimposed to measure the changes in soft and hard tissue landmarks. Statistical analyses were performed using paired t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis on the basis of the normality of data. Results: Average lateral movement of the cheek points was 1.35 mm (right) and 1.08 mm (left), and that of the alar curvature points was 1.03 mm (right) and 1.02 mm (left). Average forward displacement of the cheek points was 0.59 mm (right) and 0.44 mm (left), and that of the alar curvature points was 0.61 mm (right) and 0.77 mm (left) (p < 0.05). Anterior nasal spine (ANS), posterior nasal spine (PNS), and alveolar bone width showed significant increments (p < 0.05). Changes in the cheek and alar curvature points on both sides significantly correlated with hard tissue changes (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Maxillary expansion using MSEs resulted in significant lateral and forward movements of the soft tissues of cheek and alar curvature points on both sides in young adults and correlated with the maxillary suture opening at the ANS and PNS.

Intramuscular hemangioma in buccal cheek: a case report

  • Park, Jae Woo;Kim, Chul-Hwan;Moon, Chan Woong
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.43 no.4
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    • pp.262-266
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    • 2017
  • Hemangioma is the most common benign tumor of a vascular origin, and is characterized by the abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. Intramuscular hemangioma (IMH) usually involves the skeletal muscles of the trunk or limbs, but rarely occurs in the head and neck region. This case report presents a patient with IMH showing multiple phleboliths in the buccal cheek. A 13-year-old boy was referred for the evaluation and management of painful swelling of the left cheek that had gradually increased in size over a 6 year duration. The examination revealed a palpable firm mass. Reddish-blue buccal mucosa color was observed with an aciniform shape. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a vascular tumor in the left side adjacent to the buccinator and depressor orbicularis oris muscles. Surgical resection under general anesthesia was performed via the intraoral approach. The mass and phleboliths were extracted successfully. A histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of IMH. In conclusion, clinicians should be aware of the possibility of IMH in cases of a palpable mass with multiple nodules deep within the muscle in the buccal cheek. Among the several diagnostic tools, MRI provides essential information on the extent and surrounding anatomy of IMH.

Two separate nodules of Merkel cell carcinoma occurring concomitantly on one cheek

  • Hwang, Woosuk;Kang, Mi Seon;Kim, Jin Woo
    • Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.203-206
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    • 2019
  • Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and highly aggressive neuroectodermal carcinoma arising from mechanoreceptor Merkel cells. Multiple MCCs are even rarer. We report a case of two independent MCCs simultaneously present in the cheek of a patient, which were effectively and esthetically treated using a cheek flap. Punch biopsy performed in a 60-year-old woman admitted with a chief complaint of two skin-colored hard nodules in her left cheek, accompanied by an itching sensation, was suggestive of MCC. Accordingly, we performed sentinel lymph node biopsy through the modified Blair incision under general anesthesia, in cooperation with the head and neck surgery department. The defect was covered with a cheek flap by slightly extending the existing incision following wide excision with a safety margin of 1 cm. This paper is significant in that it introduces an effective reconstruction technique that maintains function using a cheek flap for the management of this rare case. In addition, this paper is the first to classify multiple MCCs according to the time of onset. We believe that this paper presents an effective alternative reconstruction technique with sentinel node biopsy through the modified Blair incision.

Treatment of Parotid Fistula with Type A Botulinum Toxin: A Case Report (보툴리늄 독소 A를 이용한 이하선누공의 치험례)

  • Lee, Sang Yeul;Kim, Sam Soo
    • Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.129-131
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: The purpose of this report is to present a case of persistent parotid fistula treated successfully with preoperative botulinum toxin type A injection into the parotid parenchyma, followed by fistulectomy. Methods: A 72-year-old female patient presented to the hospital with a 5-month history of clear, watery discharge from a tiny opening on the left cheek, which increased during food intake. A chemistry test of the fluid revealed an high amylase level. An ultrasonography of left parotid gland showed a $1.13{\times}0.6cm$ sized fistula. After demarcating the left parotid gland with assistance of ultrasonography, a total 40 units of botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Allergan, Irvine, CA) was injected into 4 subdivisions of the left parotid gland. The clear serous discharge ceased completely on the 5th day after botulinum toxin injection. On the 7th day, a fistulectomy was performed under the local anesthesia. Results: The parotid fistula healed completely without complications. During the 6-month follow up period, there was no discharge from the cheek. Conclusion: On the basis of our experience with type A botulinum toxin as a local anticholinergic agent in treating parotid fistula, preoperative botulinum toxin A injection seems to be very useful to prevent recurrence after fistulectomy.

A case of malignant melanoma after repeated recurrent dysplastic nevi

  • Jeong, Dae Kyun;Bae, Yong Chan;Lee, So Jeong;Kim, Hoon Soo;Choi, Young Jin
    • Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.260-264
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    • 2019
  • Dysplastic nevus is common and affects about 10% of the northern European-descendent population. Studies over the past several decades have identified dysplastic nevi as a risk factor for malignant melanoma. Furthermore, in rare cases, they confirmed that dysplastic nevi have progressed to melanoma. Cases in which dysplastic nevi progressed to malignant melanoma in multiple studies are not uncommon. A 35-year-old woman presented with the major symptom of multiple itchy brown nodules ($2.0cm{\times}1.3cm$) in the left cheek that had first appeared 20 years earlier. Complete excision was performed at the first visit; subsequent biopsy confirmed that they were dysplastic nevi. They recurred three times over 3 years at the same site, all of which were histologically diagnosed as dysplastic nevi. Five years after the final excision, a brownish nodule developed in the left cheek, with others at the left temporal region, right retroauricular region, and left shoulder at the same time. These lesions were histologically diagnosed as malignant melanoma. We experienced a case of malignant melanoma that occurred at the same site after three recurrences of dysplastic nevi. Although rare, the possibility of malignant melanoma should be considered in follow-ups in cases involving repeatedly recurrent dysplastic nevi.

Autologous Fat Transfer in Lupus Panniculitis Facial Lipoatrophy

  • Kongkunnavat, Natthapong;Prathyajuta, Jirapat;Tonaree, Warangkana
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.49 no.4
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    • pp.527-530
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    • 2022
  • Lupus panniculitis (LP) often presents with tender nodules and intermittent ulcers that then heal with scarring and lipoatrophy. The current mainstay of treatment is medical treatment. Research regarding the treatment of lipoatrophy from LP with autologous fat grafting is limited. We would like to share our experience in this rare case, which was treated with autologous fat transfer. A 48-year-old female presented with erythematous plaque, tender nodules, and ulcers following by a depression of the lesion at the left temporal area. The patient also had indurated erythematous plaque at her left cheek. Both lesions were aggravated by sunlight exposure. After several investigations, she was diagnosed as LP with secondary lipoatrophy and tumid lupus erythematosus at her left temporal and left cheek, respectively. She received antimalarial drug and topical steroids. The patient underwent two sessions of autologous fat transfer. She was satisfied with the volume and contour improvement in the scar following the injection of 8 and 3.7 mL of fat. Furthermore, the patient reported the remission of tender nodules and ulcers since the first fat graft injection. In conclusion, the autologous fat transfer is a simple and effective treatment for lipoatrophy and scar secondary to LP with promising results.

Retained large glass fragments for over 40 years in the maxillofacial region

  • Na, Woong Gyu;Lim, Hyoseob;Koh, Sung Hoon;Jung, Sung Won
    • Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.60-63
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    • 2018
  • Foreign body (FB) impaction in the maxillofacial area could be caused by knives, glass fragments, and vegetative materials. We present the rare case of a 62-year-old man with a large glass FB in the left cheek retained for over 40 years. He had traffic accident over 40 years ago and glass fragments impacted on his left cheek. Glass fragments were retained around the zygomatic arch with dimpled scar and unclear serous discharge, but other facial motor or sensory dysfunction was not observed. We confirmed three glass fragments with radiologic examination including plain radiograph and computed tomographic image. Under general anesthesia, impacted glass fragments were removed through the direct incision on the dimpled scar and the additional incision on the left lateral canthal area. Remnant FBs were not seen on an intraoperative C-arm radiograph. After 2 days of irrigation for inflammation control, the dimpled wound was sutured. The wound was healed without major complication and the original dimpled scar was much improved.

METASTASIZED LIPOSARCOMA IN THE CHEEK : A CASE REPORT (협부에 전이된 지방육종의 치험례)

  • Kim, Woo-Cheol;Hong, Lak-Won;Kim, Tae-Hoon;Moon, Seon-Hye;Park, No-Boo;Lee, Yong-Oh
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.309-314
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    • 1994
  • Liposarcoma is one of the most common malignant mesenchymal neoplasm, comprising approximately 15% of all soft tissue sarcoma. This is a tumor with an incidence peak between age 40 and 60 years, and is slightly more common in men than women. Although all body region may be involved, the most frequent sites are lower extremities and retroperitoneum but rare in the head and neck region. Liposarcoma can be classified to four subtypes ; myxoid, well-differentiated, round-cell, pleomorphic. The myxoid type is the most common and accounts for almost one half of all liposarcoma. Wide surgical excision with or without radiation therapy has been used to manage this lesion. We report a case of 50-year old man with soft tissue swelling on the left cheek, previously diagnosed as myxoid liposarcoma in the left lower extremity. After radiologic and ultrasonic study and surgical excision with biopsy, the lesion of cheek was diagnosed as myxoid liposarcoma with round cell differentiation.

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Case Report: A Giant Lipoma from the Buccal Fat Pad Resembling Two Different Masses (증례 보고: 2개의 종괴를 모방하는 볼 지방 덩이에서 유래한 거대 지방종)

  • Kim, Taewoon;Kim, Sang Wha
    • Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.69-72
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    • 2020
  • We report a surgically challenging case of a large lipoma located from the temple, across the zygomatic region to the buccal area, resembling two different masses. An 82-year-old man presented with two persistently growing soft masses at his left temple and cheek. A computed tomographic scan revealed a single large radiolucent mass extending from the submuscular layer of the left temple crossing beneath the zygomatic arch to the buccal region, rather than two individual masses. Excision was performed through upper gingivobuccal and temporal incisions. The mass was dissected through both incisions, cut in half, and extracted from both sides. No complications were observed. The biopsy result was consistent with a lipoma. Four months later, the scars were inconspicuous, and the patient was satisfied. Considering the size, shape, and location, this is a rare and intriguing case. The bi-directional approach allowed for successful total excision without any complications, leaving inconspicuous scars.