• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권9호
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• pp.3595-3604
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• 2015

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been one of the most fatal malignant tumors worldwide and its associated morbidity and mortality remain of significant concern. Based on in-depth reviews of serological diagnosis of HCC, in addition to AFP, there are other biomarkers: Lens culinaris agglutinin-reactive AFP (AFP-L3), descarboxyprothrombin (DCP), tyrosine kinase with Ig and eprdermal growth factor (EGF) homology domains 2 (TIE2)-espressing monocytes (TEMs), glypican-3 (GPC3), Golgi protein 73 (GP73), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA) have been proposed as biomarkers for the early detection of HCC. The diagnosis of HCC is primarily based on noninvasive standard imaging methods, such as ultrasound (US), dynamic multiphasic multidetector-row CT (MDCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Some experts advocate gadolinium diethyl-enetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) MRI and contrast-enhanced US as the promising imaging madalities of choice. With regard to recent advancements in tissue markers, many cuting-edge technologies using genome-wide DNA microarrays, qRT-PCR, and proteomic and inmunostaining studies have been implemented in an attempt to identify markers for early diagnosis of HCC. Only less than half of HCC patients at initial diagnosis are at an early stage treatable with curative options: local ablation, surgical resection, or liver transplant. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is considered the standard of care with palliation for intermediate stage HCC. Recent innovative procedures using drug-eluting-beads and radioembolization using Yttrium-90 may exhibit beneficial effects in HCC treatment. During the past few years, several molecular targeted agents have been evaluated in clinical trials in advanced HCC. Sorafenib is currently the only approved systemic treatment for HCC. It has been approved for the therapy of asymptomatic HCC patients with well-preserved liver function who are not candidates for potentially curative treatments, such as surgical resection or liver transplantation. In the USA, Europe and particularly Japan, hepatitis C virus (HCV) related HCC accounts for most liver cancer, as compared with Asia-Pacific regions, where hepatitis B virus (HBV) may play a more important role in HCC development. HBV vaccination, while a vaccine is not yet available against HCV, has been recognized as a best primary prevention method for HBV-related HCC, although in patients already infected with HBV or HCV, secondary prevention with antiviral therapy is still a reasonable strategy. In addition to HBV and HCV, attention should be paid to other relevant HCC risk factors, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease due to obesity and diabetes, heavy alcohol consumption, and prolonged aflatoxin exposure. Interestingly, coffee and vitamin K2 have been proven to provide protective effects against HCC. Regarding tertiary prevention of HCC recurrence after surgical resection, addition of antiviral treatment has proven to be a rational strategy.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.851-856
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• 2022

본 연구의 목적은 종속조사면 병합 (Field-in-Field, FIF) 방식을 이용하여 유방암 방사선 치료에서 조사면 주변 표면선량 감소 효과를 확인하는 것이다. 방사선 조사를 위해 선형가속기를 사용했으며, 조사면 주변 선량은 유리 선량계로 측정하였다. SSD는 90 cm, 조사면은 10 × 10 cm², X-선 에너지는 각각 6 MV와 10 MV를 사용했다. FIF 방식의 표면선량과 비교를 위해 금속쐐기(Physical Wedge, PW)와 동적쐐기(Dynamic Wedge, DW) 방식에서 선량을 측정하였다. PW와 DW 방식에서 각각 15°와 30°의 쐐기 각도를 사용하였다. 표면선량은 조사면 중심부에서 각각 1 cm, 3 cm, 5 cm 지점에서 측정하였다. 표면선량 분석 결과 FIF는 P W와 DW와 비교하여 치료 빔의 에너지, 쐐기 각도, 선량 측정 위치에 관계없이 모두 낮은 표면선량 값을 보였다. FIF는 유방암 치료에서 조사면 주변부 선량을 낮출 수 있으므로 표적에 균등한 선량 분포 획득뿐 만 아니라 방사선 빔에 의한 2차 장해를 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.337-343
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• 2014

목 적 : 최근 시행되고 있는 가임기 여성의 유방암 토모치료 시 치료영역 외에서 발생되는 산란 및 누설에 의한 난소산란선량을 측정하여 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 인체모형팬텀(Aldorson Rando phantom, USA)을 대상으로 전산화단층영상 2.5 mm 획득 후, Tomotherapy Planning station(Tomotherapy, Inc, USA)을 이용하여 좌측 유방암 환자의 토모테라피 치료계획(Tomotherapy Helical & Tomotherapy Direct)을 수립하였다. 난소의 산량 선량 측정을 위한 측정 지점은 치료계획면적의 30 cm 아래 떨어진 골반의 좌우 위치로 직경 1.5 mm, 길이가 12mm인 저에너지용 보상필터가 들어있는 종류의 유리선량계 (GD-352M, ASAHI TECHNO GLASS CO, Japan)를 이용하여 각 5회씩 측정하여 평균하였으며, 선형지수-선량반응모델을 이용한 장기등가선량(organ equivalent dose: OED)으로 평가하였다. 결 과 : 토모 Helical 및 토모 Direct의 두 가지 방식으로 측정된 난소의 산란선량은 좌측 난소부위가 각각 평균 $64.94{\pm}0.84mGy$, $37.64{\pm}1.20mGy$이고, 우측 난소부위가 평균 $64.38{\pm}1.85mGy$, $32.96{\pm}1.11mGy$로 나타났다. 이는 토모치료 시 비교적 모니터 단위(MU)가 크고 조사 시간이 긴 토모Helical 방식이 토모Direct에 비하여 측정된 산란선량의 양이 보다 약 1.8배 높은 경향을 보였다. 결 론 : 가임기 여성의 유방암 토모테라피 시 발생하는 좌우측 난소의 산량선량은 ICRP 권고 선량이하로, 불임 및 2차 암 발생에 대한 우려 수준은 현저히 낮지만 향후 유방암 발생 연령층이 낮아지고, 토모테라피와 같이 고정밀 영상유도장치를 이용한 방사선치료가 발달할수록, 가임기 여성 환자의 난소산란선량에 대한 임상적 추적조사가 더욱 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2019

목적: 역분화 연골육종은 저 악성도의 연골육종과 골육종, 섬유육종 등 고 등급의 육종이 같이 관찰되는 매우 드문 악성 골종양이다. 저자들은 원자력병원에서 경험한 역분화 연골육종 환자들의 임상 양상과 종양학적 결과에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년부터 1월부터 2016년 12월까지 본원에서 역분화 연골육종으로 진단된 이후 치료 받은 11명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이들의 나이, 성별, 증상 발현 기간, 종양의 위치 및 크기, 병기, 자기공명영상, 수술적 절제연, 병리 소견을 후향적으로 분석하였고, 국소 재발 및 원격 전이 발생 시간, 추시 기간 및 종양학적 결과를 분석하였다. 생존율 분석에는 Kaplan-Meier 생존율 분석법을 이용하였다. 결과: 남자가 7예, 여자가 4예였으며, 평균 연령은 54세(33-80세)였다. 종양의 위치는 대퇴골이 6예, 골반골이 4예, 중족골이 1예였으며 종양의 평균 크기는 12.7 cm (6.0-26.1 cm)였다. 진단 당시 증상은 8예에서 동통, 2예에서 종괴였으며, 나머지 1예는 방사선에서 우연히 발견된 골병변이었다. 진단 시 병적 골절이 동반된 환자는 2명이었으며, 병기는 1예에서 IIA기, 9예에서 IIB기, 1예에서 III기였다. 8예가 원발성, 3예가 속발성 역분화 연골육종이었으며, 원발성 중 1예는 방사선적으로 저 등급의 연골육종으로 오인되어 소파술을 시행받은 후 진단되었다. 평균 추시 기간은 17개월(5-56개월)이었고, 국소 재발이 8예, 원격 전이가 10예에서 발생했다. 국소 재발은 평균 8개월(2-23개월), 원격 전이는 평균 7개월(1-32개월)에서 관찰되었다. 역분화 연골육종 환자의 Kaplan-Meier 3년 생존율은 18%였으며, 10명의 환자가 질병으로 인해 사망하였다. 결론: 역분화 연골육종은 조기에 폐 전이가 발생하여 매우 좋지 않은 예후를 갖는 치사율이 높은 악성 골종양으로 확인되었다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.156-163
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• 1998

Background & Objectives: Frameless fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy(FFSRT) is a modification of stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS) with radiobiologic advantage of fractionation without losing mechanical accuracy of SRS. Local recurrence of head and neck cancer at or near skull base benefit from reirradiation. Main barrier to successful palliation is dose limitation secondary to normal tissue tolerance. We try to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FFSRT as a new modality of reirradaton in these challenging patients. Materials & Methods: Seven patients with recurrent head & neck cancer involving at or near skull base received FFSRT from September 1995 to November 1997. Six patients with nasopharyngeal cancer had received induction chemotherapy and curative radiation therapy. One patient with maxillary sinus cancer had received total maxillectomy and postoperative radiation therapy as a initial treatment. Follow-up ranged from 11 to 32 months with median of 24 months. Three of 7 patients received hyperfractionated radiation therapy(1.1-1.2Gy/fraction, bid, total 19.8-24Gy) just before FFSRT. All patients received FFSRT(3-5Gy/fraction, total 15-30Gy/5-10fractions). Chemotherapy(cis-platin $100mg/m^2$) were given concurrently with FFSRT in four patients. Second course of FFSRT were given in 4 patients with progression or recurrence after initial FFSRT. Because IF(irregularity factor; ratio of surface area of target to the surface area of sphere with same volume as a target) is too big to use conventional stereotactic RT using multiple arc method for protection of radiation damage to critical normal tissue, all patients received FFSRT with conformal method using irregular static ports. Results: Five of 7 patients showed complete remission in follow-up CT &/or MRI. Three of these five patients who developed marginal, in-field, and out-field recurrences, respectively. Another one of complete responders has been dead of G-I bleeding without evidence of local recurrence. One partial responder who showed progressive disease 15 months after initial FFSRT has received additional FFSRT, and then he is well-being with symptomatic improvement. One minmal responder who showed progression of locoregional disease 9 months after $1^{st}$ FFSRT has received 2nd FFSRT, and then he is alive with stable disease. Five of 7 case had showed direct invasion to skull base and had complaint headache and various symptoms of cranial nerve involvement. Four of these five case showed improvement of neurologic symptoms after FFSRT. No significant neurologic complicaltion related to FFSRT was observed during follow-up periods. Tumor volumes were ranged from 3.9 to 50.7 cc and surface area ranged from 16.1 to $114.9cm^2$. IF ranged from 1.21 to 1.74. The average ratio of volume of prescription isodose shell to target volume was 1.02 that indicated the improvement of target coverage and dose distribution with FFSRT with conformal method compared to target coverage with FFSRT with multiple arc method. Conclusion: Our initial experience suggests that FFSRT with conformal method was relatively effective and safe modality in the treatment of recurrent head and neck cancer involving at or near skull base. Treatment benefit included good palliation of symptoms and reasonable radiographic response. However, more experience and additional follow-up are needed to better assess its ultimate role in treating these challenging patients.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2019

목 적: 수술 후 유방암 환자의 1차 방사선치료 후 2차 방사선치료 시 단일전자선을 사용하는 것과 서로 다른 에너지의 전자선을 혼합하여 사용하는 방법에 대해 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 본 연구에서는 2018년 1월부터 10월까지 본원 유방암 방사선 치료 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, 혼합 전자선을 사용하여 2차 치료를 진행한 환자 59명 중 에너지 6 MeV, 9 MeV를 혼합 사용한 환자 40명(A그룹)과 9 MeV, 12 MeV를 혼합 사용한 환자 19명(B그룹)을 대상으로 진행하였다. 각 그룹의 환자마다 6 MeV, 9 MeV, Combine(6 MeV / 9 MeV)와 9 MeV, 12 MeV, Combine(9 MeV / 12 MeV) 각기 다른 방법으로 세 가지 치료계획을 세우고, 원발병소에 전달되는 최대선량, D95, D5과 폐의 전달되는 최대선량, 평균선량, $V_3$, $V_5$, $V_{10}$을 비교 분석하였다. 결 과: A그룹 치료계획의 D95 평균값은 6 MeV에서 $785.33{\pm}225.37cGy$, 9 MeV에서 $1121.79{\pm}87.02cGy$, SUM(6 MeV / 9 MeV)에서 $1010.98{\pm}111.17cGy$였으며, 6 MeV / 9 MeV에서의 평균값이 처방 선량에 가장 적합했다. 치료하는 유방 방향의 폐의 저선량 영역 $V_3$,$V_5$의 평균값은 6 MeV / 9 MeV에서 $3.24{\pm}3.49%$, $0.72{\pm}1.55%$였고, 9 MeV에서 $7.25{\pm}4.59%$, $3.07{\pm}2.64%$로 가장 높은 값을 보였고, 6 MeV에서 $0.21{\pm}0.45%$, $0.03{\pm}0.07%$로 가장 낮은 값을 보였다. 폐의 최대선량과 평균선량은 6 MeV / 9 MeV에서 $727.78{\pm}137.27cGy$, $49.16{\pm}24.44cGy$였으며, 9 MeV에서 $998.97{\pm}114.35cGy$, $85.33{\pm}41.18cGy$로 가장 높았고, 6 MeV에서 $387.78{\pm}208.88cGy$, $9.27{\pm}6.60cGy$로 가장 낮았다. $V_{10}$의 값은 모두 0에 가까웠다. B그룹도 A그룹의 패턴으로 나타났다. 결 론: 폐의 $V_3$, $V_5$의 저선량 영역에서 상대적인 차이가 나타났으며, 혼합 에너지 적용 시 원발병소의 선량 전달에 있어서 가장 효과적임을 알 수 있었다. 유방암 추가 방사선 치료 시 전자선 에너지를 combine하여 사용하는 방법이 에너지 재원으로부터 제한되는 에너지의 효과를 좀 더 효과적으로 사용할 수 있는 방법이라고 사료되며 비록 작은 선량차이이기 때문에 간과하고 넘어갈 수 있는 부분들도 다시 한번 생각해본다면 조금 더 환자에게 도움이 되는 방사선 치료가 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.223-232
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• 1993

Technetium labeled isonitrile analogues are widely used as myocardial perfusion imaging agents. We synthesized and characterized a new isonitrile compound, ethyl 3-isocyanobutyrate(EIB). Proton and $^{13}C$ NMR spectroscopy and thin layer chromatography with a $C_{18}$ coat was performed. EIB was easily labeled with $^{99m}TcO_4^-$- with sodium dithionite. The labeling efficiency measured by RP-HPLC was over 95%. The labeled product was stable with dilution in normal saline and with prolonged incubation at room temperature. There was no formation of secondary products or free $^{99m}TcO_4^-$. In vivo kinetics study of $^{99m}Tc$ (I) labeled EIB in rabbits showed adequate myocardial uptake, good contrast against lung background, and relatively rapid liver clearance. The heart to lung ratio was over 2.5 and the heart to liver ratio was approximately from 0.4 to 5 at 60 minutes post injection. Hepatic clearance of $^{99m}Tc-MIBI$ was faster ($t_{1/2}$=6 minutes) than that of $^{99m}Tc-MIBI$. In vivo kinetics observed in dog was similar to that in rabbit but there was faster gallbladder filling, and thus lower liver background. SPECT imaging of the canine myocardium showed favorable imaging characteristics. However, biodistribution in mice demonstrated a myocardial % injected dose/organ of less than 0.1%. This was thought to be due to interspecies difference in plasma esterase activity. In human plasma, $^{99m}Tc$ ( I ) labeled EIB was stable for at least 2 hours, without production of secondary products by HPLC. We conclude that ethyl 3-isocyanobutyrate may be a potential new myocardial perfusion imaging agent and deserves further investigation as to its usefulness for clinical use.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2000

The microsurgical reconstruction is necessary for elderly patients to treat severe trauma and head and neck tumor. The aim of this study is to analyze the risks of microvascular surgery and whether or not happening of more complication in elderly patients who are older than 60 years old and to suggest the solution of the complication. The retrospective study included 41 elderly patients who underwent treatment of 44 microsurgical reconstructions among total 271 cases of microsurgical reconstruction from July, 1988 to December, 1998. Their ages ranged from 61 years to 79 years. There were 26 males and 15 females. The involved sites were 23 head and necks, 13 upper gastrointestinal tracts, 3 lower extremities, 1 chest and 1 sacral region. The causes of microsurgical reconstruction were 36 head and neck tumors, 2 radionecrosis, 2 traumas and 1 melanoma in lower limb. The used flaps were 14 radial forearm flaps, 13 jejunal flaps, 10 latissimus dorsi muscle flaps, 3 rectus abdominis muscle flaps, 2 lateral arm flaps, 1 scapular flap, and 1 iliac osteocutaneous flap. They had medical problems which were 29 tobacco abuse, 14 hypertensions, 13 alcohol abuse, 10 chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, 7 diabetes mellituses, 3 ischemic heart diseases. All patients have had successful results without specific complications except 3 cases of free flap failure and 3 perioperative death. The causes of 3 flap failures were 2 flap necrosis due to arterial insufficiency and 1 flap loss due to secondary infection. All of these cases were treated with secondary free flap surgery. However 3 patients died perioperatively due to 2 respiratory arrests and 1 sepsis. It was not related to operate microsurgical reconstruction itself, but was correlated with the complication of postoperative care after head and neck surgery. We conclude that plastic surgeons consider the importance of prevention of expected complication as thorough analysis of operative risk factor and appropriate treatment. We had to select the donor and recipient vessel appropriately to perform successful microsurgery in elderly patients and consider vein graft and end-to-side anastomosis to reduce complication if necessary. In addition, we emphasize the importance of pre, peri and postoperative care in head and neck cancer patients to reduce postoperative complication and morbidity.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.76-84
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• 2005

Immediate breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients is universalized and now with a wide variety of methods to choose from, we can select a breast reconstruction method according to the patient's condition. Among these methods, immediate breast reconstruction with TRAM free flap is the most commonly used. Nipple reconstruction is usually performed as a secondary procedure, reconstructed. Nipple is reconstructed with contralateral nipple composite graft or with local flap. Areola is reconstructed with skin graft and tattooing. Therefore, to reconstruct complete breast, two or more staged operations are needed and are troublesome to both the surgeon and the patient. If we could reconstruct breast mound and nipple at same time, we would reduce the operative stages and heighten the patient's satisfaction. The author performed delayed or immediate breast reconstruction with TRAM free flap and nipple reconstruction at the same time. If the TRAM flap was to situate in the whole of the breast or at the center of the breast mound, nipple was reconstructed with a local flap from the TRAM flap. If the TRAM flap was not situated in center of breast mound, nipple was reconstructed with a local flap from remnant breast skin. Immediate nipple reconstructions in breast reconstruction consisted total of 22 cases. Among these, delayed breast reconstruction were 5 cases and immediate breast reconstruction were 17 cases. According to patient's condition and mastectomy method, nipple reconstruction method was selected; nipple reconstruction with contralateral nipple composite graft(3 cases); nipple reconstruction with remnant breast skin(6 cases); nipple reconstruction from flap margin(10 cases); nipple reconstruction with prefabricated nipple on flap(3 cases). Malposition of the reconstructed nipple was the most common and serious complication(6 cases). The other complications were atrophy of the nipple(1 case), and necrosis(1 case). Reconstruction of the breast and nipple at the same time can reduce the need of a secondary operation and use remnant skin or redundant flap tissue maximally. On the other hand, it must be considered that position and shape of nipple could be deformed, because the nipple reconstruction is performed before the shape of reconstructed breast settles completely. Prudent attention is needed, because the danger of complication is higher than delayed nipple reconstruction.

• 한국균학회소식:학술대회논문집
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• 한국균학회 2018년도 춘계학술대회 및 임시총회
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• pp.13-13
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• 2018

Alternaria is a ubiquitous fungal genus, widely distributed in the environment and a range of different habitats. It includes both plant pathogenic and saprophytic species, which can affect crops in the field or cause post-harvest spoilage of plant fruits and kernels. Numerous Alternaria species cause damage to agricultural products including cereal grains, fruits and vegetables, and are responsible for severe economic losses worldwide. Most Alternaria species have the ability to produce a variety of secondary metabolites, which may play important roles in plant pathology as well as food quality and safety. Alternariol (AOH), alternariol monomethyl ether (AME), tenuazonic acid (TeA), tentoxin (TEN) and altenuene (ALT) are considered the main Alternaria compounds thought to pose a risk to human health. However, food-borne Alternaria species are able to produce many additional metabolites, whose toxicity has been tested incompletely or not tested at all. Both alternariols are mutagenic and their presence in cereal grain has been associated with high levels of human esophageal cancer in China. TeA exerts cytotoxic and phytotoxic properties, and is acutely toxic in different animal species, causing hemorrhages in several organs. The possible involvement of TA in the etiology of onyalai, a human hematological disorder occurring in Africa, has been suggested. Altertoxins (ALXs) have been found to be more potent mutagens and acutely toxic to mice than AOH and AME. Other metabolites, such as TEN, are reported to be phytotoxins, and their toxicity on animals has not been demonstrated up to now. Vegetable foods infected by Alternaria rot are obviously not suitable for consumption. Thus, whole fresh fruits are not believed to contribute significantly with Alternaria toxins to human exposure. However, processed vegetable products may introduce considerable amounts of these toxins to the human diet if decayed or moldy fruit is not removed before processing. The taxonomy of the genus is not well defined yet, which makes it difficult to establish an accurate relationship between the contaminant species and their associated mycotoxins. Great efforts have been made to organize taxa into subgeneric taxonomic levels, especially for the small-spored, food associated species, which are closely related and constitute the most relevant food pathogens from this genus. Several crops of agricultural value are susceptible to infection by different Alternaria species and can contribute to the entry of Alternaria mycotoxins in the food chain. The distribution of Alternaria species was studied in different commodities grown in Argentina. These food populations were characterized through a polyphasic approach, with special interest in their secondary metabolite profiles, to understand their full chemical potential. Alternaria species associated with tomato, bell pepper, blueberry, apples and wheat cultivated in Argentina showed a surprisingly high metabolomic and mycotoxigenic potential. The natural occurrence of Alternaria toxins in these foods was also investigated. The results here presented will provide background for discussion on regulations for Alternaria toxins in foods.