• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2012

Introduction: Fibrous-osseous lesions of the jaws are difficult to diagnose precisely until excised biopsy results are found, so they might be confused with malignant lesions. This clinical study focused on the diagnostic aids of lesions that demonstrate different clinical, radiologic, and histological findings. Materials and Methods: A total of 16 patients with benign fibrous-osseous lesions on the jaws (6 fibrous dysplasias, 6 ossifying fibromas, 3 cemental dysplasias, and one osteoblastoma) were reviewed. Nine patients with malignant fibrous-osseous lesions (8 osteosarcomas and one Ewing's sarcoma) were also retrospectively reviewed. Results: Osteosarcoma patients complained of facial swelling and tooth mobility. The radiographic findings showed the irregular resorption of cortical bone and periosteal reactions. Histological features included cellular pleomorphism and atypical mitosis. An Ewing's sarcoma patient complained of tooth mobility and facial swelling. Onion-skin appearance and irregular expansile marginal bony radiolucency were seen in the radiography. Fibrous dysplasia patients complained of facial swelling and asymmetry. The radiographic features were mostly ground-glass radiopacity. Histological findings showed a bony trabeculae pattern surrounded by fibrous ground substances. Ossifying fibroma patients complained of buccal swelling and jaw pains, showing expanded cortical radiolucent lesions with a radiopaque margin. Histological findings were revealed as cellular fibrous stroma with immature woven bones. In cemental dysplasia, most of their lesions were found in a routine dental exam. Well-circumscribed radiopaque lesions were observed in the radiography, and cementum-like ossicles with fibrous stroma were seen in the microscopy. An osteoblastoma patient complained of jaw pain and facial swelling. Radiographic findings were mottled, dense radiopacity with osteolytic margin. Trabeculae of the osteoid with a vascular network and numerous osteoblasts with woven bone were predominantly found in the microscopy. Conclusion: Our study showed similar results as other studies. We suggest the clinical parameters of diagnosis and treatment for malignant and benign fibrous-osseous lesions of the jaws.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.468-473
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• 2001

본 교실에서는 우측 악하부와 우측 안와 하부의 종창으로 내원한 53세 여자 환자에서 Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy로 림프절의 반응성 과증식으로 진단되어 다시 절제 생검을 시행하여 multi-centric Castleman's disease로 진단하였다. 조직 검사상 유리질 혈관형과 형질세포형이 공존하는 복합형으로 나타났으며 병소의 적출술만을 시행한 후 1년이 지난 지금까지는 별다른 소견없이 좋은 경과를 나타내고 있으며 앞으로도 계속 주의깊은 관찰이 필요로 한다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제47권8호
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• pp.522-533
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• 2009

Purpose: Infection with HIV-1 virus has become a critical worldwide public health problem. The oral complications of HIV infection with its progression of impairment of the host response to combat infection present unique challenges to the periodontists. Material and Methods : Medline research was carried out to find relationship of the progression of HIV infection to the occurrence of oral lesions including the HIV-related periodontal diseases. Results: The linear gingival erythema, necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and oral candidiasis are common lesions in HIV-infected individuals. The linear gingival erythema and necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis lesions in HIV-infected subjects were found to have a similar microbiological profile. There are several general considerations in the periodontal management of the HIV-infected patient with or without periodontal disease. The altered immunity and host response in patients with HIV infection may also affect the incidence and severity of other common forms of periodontal disease not associated with HIV infection. Conclusion: Periodontal diseases in HIV-infected individuals present unique challenges in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and maintenance. Therefore exact HIV staging, geographic location, antiviral and antimicrobial therapies and oral habits should be taken into consideration when treating HIV-infected patients.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제19권3호통권31호
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• pp.118-133
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• 2006

Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by the appearance of red, flacking, greasy lesions in regions rich in sebaceous glands. There are various opinions about the relation between seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. Considering all available data, we consider seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff to be differing severity manifestations of similar origin. The known etiologies of seborrheic dermatitis are the abnormality of lipid and hormnes, Malassezia species, immune response. We recently focus on the relation between seborrheic dermatitis and HIV positive and AIDS patients, seborrheic dermatitis and neurological disease. The treatments of seborrheic dermatitis include topical treatments, oral treatments. There are non-specific agents, antifungal medication, corticosteroids in the topical treatments. Narrow band UVB and oral medications are known as the prophylaxis of seborrheic dermatitis but we need further study. In traditional korean medicine, the literature studies and case reports have been published. But we don't know what herbal medicine has antifungal effect against Malassezia species. So we should discriminate herbal medicines which have antifungal effect against Malassezia specieses. Then we could treat seborreic dermatitis by traditional korean medicine effectively.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.23.1-23.6
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• 2018

Background: Velopharyngeal insufficiency that accompanies speech resonance and articulation disorders can be managed through several intervention methods such as speech-language therapy, prosthetic aids, and surgery. However, for patients with severe hypernasality, surgical interventions are highly recommended. Among available surgical techniques, the posterior pharyngeal flap is most common. Case presentation: Two adult males with high nasalance scores underwent superiorly based posterior pharyngeal flap surgery, followed by speech testing by an expert speech-language therapist. Nasalance scores and articulation accuracy were assessed up until 1 year after the surgery. Nasalance scores were measured five times using a nasometer, after which the average value was calculated. Conclusions: Consistent declines in hypernasality over time are not easy to explain since the pedicled pharyngeal flap narrowed over time, secondary to cicatrization. However, scar tethering of the soft palate in a posterior direction could reduce the velopharyngeal port size over time. Therefore, long-term follow-up with intensive speech therapy is suggested for patients with severe hypernasality.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.172-177
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• 2013

The mesiobuccal root of the maxillary molars is well known to pose a hindrance during endodontic therapy. Presented here is a case of a maxillary left second molar where three canals were located in its mesiobuccal root with the use of visual and diagnostic aids. Difficulties encountered during the process of unveiling the tooth's internal anatomy were discussed. The dilemmas encountered pertained to the root canal configuration, the nomenclature of the extra canals, and the justification for the presence of a third canal. The root canal configuration of 3-2-1 was confirmed for the mesiobuccal root using information gained from clinical, radiographic, and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scan findings. This case demonstrates the need for efforts to locate extra canals in the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary molars as their internal anatomy remains a mystery.

• Mycobiology
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2023

Wound care has become increasingly important over the years. Various synthetic products for wound care treatment have been reported to cause toxic side effects and therefore natural products are in significant demand as they have minimal side effects. The presence of bioactive compounds in medicinal mushrooms contributes to various biological activities which assist in the early inflammatory phase, keratinocyte proliferation, and its migration enhancement which are pertinent to wound rehabilitation. Lignosus rhinocerus (tiger milk mushroom) can reduce the inflammation phase in wound healing by fighting off bacterial infection and modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines expression in the early stage to avoid prolonged inflammation and tissue damage. The antibacterial, immunomodulating, and anti-inflammatory activities exhibited by most macrofungi play a key role in enhancing wound healing. Several antibacterial and antifungal compounds sourced from traditional botanicals/-products may prevent further complications and reoccurrence of injury to a wounded site. Scientific studies are actively underway to ascertain the potential use of macrofungi as a wound healing agent.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.248-258
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• 2005

The challenging task of classifying the fibro-osseous(FO) lesions has been previously attempted but only in the past 15 years has the entire spectrum of diversity been appreciated. For the clinicians, it is hard to clearly diagnose the lesions before operations. The purpose of this study was to review the literature about fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws and to analyse our clinical cases. As the results of the review of clinical features, radiography and histopathologic findings of sixteen cases of fibro-osseous lesions, we could elucidate diagnostic aids for treatment of benign FO lesion in jaws. Six patients involving fibrous dysplasia complained the facial swelling and facial asymmetry. The radiographic features of the lesions showed ground-glass radiopacity mostly and the histologic findings showed typically Chinese character-shaped trabeculae without osteoblastic rimming in the fibrous stroma. Six patients with ossifying fibroma were notified as swollen buccal cheek state. Their radiographic findings showed cortical expanded radiolucent lesion with sclerotic defined border, which was contrast to the normal adjacent bone. The lesions showed variant radiolucent lesions. Histological findings were revealed as cellular fibrous stroma with woven bones, variable patterns of calcifications. Three patients with cemental dysplasia didn't have specific complaints. Well circumscribed radiopaque lesions on mandibular molar area were observed. Cementum-like ossicles with fibrous stroma were found on microscopic findings. A osteoblastoma case with jaw pain was found. The radiographic feature was a mottled, dense radiopacity with osteolytic border on mandibular molar area. Under microscopy trabecule of osteoid with vascular network were predominantly found. Numerous osteoblast cells with woven bone were found. These clinical, radiographic and microscopic findings of benign fibrous-osseous lesions would suggest diagnostic criteria for each entity of FO lesions.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.532-536
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• 2010

Hidden caries는 임상 검사상 교합면이 매우 건전하거나 소량의 탈회만이 관찰되지만 방사선 사진 상에서 상당 수준 진행된 상아질 우식이 발견되는 경우를 일컬으며 Covert caries, Occult caries, Fluoride syndrome 등이 동의어로 사용되고 있다. 발생 원인으로는 불소의 영향, 세균의 종류 및 세균 영양분 공급 경로의 차이, 열구 기저면으로부터 시작된 우식증, 맹출 전우식증 등의 주장들이 제기되고 있지만 현재 정확한 원인은 밝혀지고 있지 않다. 본 증례는 임상 및 방사선 사진 검사에서 Hidden caries를 발견한 두 환아들의 치험례로 두 증례 모두에서 깊은 상아질 우식을 보여 각각 치근단 형성술과 간접치수복조술을 시행하였다. 교합면이 비교적 건전해 보이는 특징 뿐만 아니라 Hidden caries의 우식 상아질은 임상적으로 관찰 가능한 우식에서 채취한 우식 상아질에 비해 밝은 색을 띄는 특징이 있어 시진으로 관찰하기 더욱 어려운 것으로 생각된다. 따라서 본 증례와 같이 진행된 우식병소로 인해 임상증상이 발현된 후에야 이를 발견하게 되는 경우가 많으므로 정기적인 방사선 검사와 함께 Diagnodent.. 등과 같은 최신의 우식 진단도구들의 사용으로 우식병소의 조기진단을 위해 노력해야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.343-348
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• 2009

본 증례는 전신성 홍반성 낭창으로 인해 2000년 4월부터 면역 억제제인 azathioprine 75mg과 prednisolne 35mg을 복용 중인 42세 여성 환자가 2004년 12월 상악 협측 치은의 종창, 증식, 동통 및 출혈을 주소로 내원하여 조직 생검 결과 모세 혈관종으로 진단되었으나, 2005년 1월 치은의 재발 병소의 절제 및 조직 생검으로 카포시 육종으로 진단되었고, 흉부의 피부 병변의 조직 생검과 흉부 전산화 단층 촬영 검사에서도 양측 폐에 다수의 결절을 보이는 카포시 육종으로 진단되었다. 의인성 면역억제제에 의한 카포시 육종으로 최종 진단되어, 면역 억제제와 부신피질호르몬제의 중단과, paclitaxel을 이용한 전신적인 항암화학 요법으로, 2008년11월 현재까지 재발의 징후 없이 구강, 피부, 폐의 병소에 대해 양호한 치료 결과를 얻었으나, 향후 전신성 홍반성 낭창의 악화 또는 카포시 육종의 재발 가능성이 있으므로 지속적인 추적 관찰이 요할 것으로 사료된다.