• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.98-103
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• 1993

The present study was purposed to evaluate the incidence and the characteristics of metastatic "cold" lesions in $^{99m}Tc$-MDP bone scans of adult patients with solid malignancies. There were 29 cold lesions in 24 patients. The incidence of cold lesions was about 1% of total cases of bone scans for the patients with malignancy, or 2.5% of cases with bone metastases. Th primary sites of malignancies were lung (four cases), uterine cervix (three cases), kidney, nasopharynx, thyroid, urinary bladder, prostate, lymphoma (two cases each other), liver, breast and others (one case each other). But the relative incidence of cold lesion in lung cancer and breast cancer was low. The most frequent site of cold lesion was spine, and pelvis, skull and rib were followed. The incidence of cold lesion was related to the regional incidence of bone metastases. The size of the cold lesions was greater than that of the hot. There were six cases of single cold lesion without any other abnormalities and two cases of cold lesion which were initially hot. So it should be considered that bone metastases might be presented as cold lesions in bone scan.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.125-129
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• 2016

Background: Patients with differentiated thyroid cancers (DTC) who receive radioactive iodine-131 (RAI) are released from isolation when their dose rate is below the regulatory requirements. The purpose of this study was establish predicting factors for early release from the isolation facility after RAI administration in patients with DTC. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study which included 96 (58 females and 38 males) patients with DTC who had received RAI from April 2013 till August 2015. The study was duly approved by the ethical committee of the institute. Patients who had complete information of primary tumor size (PTS), serum TSH, stimulated thyroglobulin level [sTg] with antibodies (IU/ml) at the time of RAI treatment were included. All had a normal serum creatinine level. To attain lower effective half-life good hydration and administration of soft laxative were ensured. Dose rate was measured (immediately, 24 h and 36 h) at 1 meter distance from anterior mid trunk and a dose rate <$50{\mu}Sv/h$ was considered as the releasing criterion. At 24 h 50 patients were released while the remaining 46 patients were released at 36 h. A post-ablative whole body scan (PA-WBIS) was performed 5-8 days after RAI ablation in all patients. Results: Patients released after 24 h were significantly younger, had smaller lesions with higher proportion of papillary cancer, lower sTg, lower sTg/TSH ratio and had received a lower dose of RAI as comapred to those who were discharged after 36 h. Serum TSH and gender were not found to have any significant correlation between two cohorts. ROC and multivariate analysis have shown age ${\leq}37years$, PTS ${\leq}3.8cm$, $RAI{\leq}150mCi$, $sTg{\leq}145ng/ml$ and $sTg/TSH{\leq}1.085$ as strong indepedent predictors for early release. Conclusions: We conclude that younger age (${\leq}37years$), smaller tumor size (${\leq}3.8cm$), lower RAI dose (${\leq}150mCi$), lower sTg (${\leq}145ng/ml$) and a lower sTg/TSH ratio (${\leq}1.085$) are significant independent predictors for release at 24 h after RAI treatment in DTC patients. Effective utilization of these factors could help the treating physicians to use limited number of internment facilities with higher throughput, lower cost and lower psychological stress to patients.

• Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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• 제61권12호
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• pp.697-701
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• 2018

Background and Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate surgical completeness in endoscopic total thyroidectomy with central neck dissection via unilateral axillo-breast approach (UABA) compared with bilateral axillo-breast (BABA) and open approach (OA) by means of the radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) ratio and thyroglobulin (Tg) of remnant thyroid. Subjects and Method From July 2010 to March 2013, 82 patients who had underwent total thyroidectomy with central neck dissection and postoperative radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation for papillary thyroid carcinoma were enrolled. Of these patients, 27 patients underwent UABA, 24 patients BABA, and 31 patients OA. Clinicopathologic data, surgical outcome, stimulated Tg and RAIU ratio on the first postoperative RAI ablation scan were compared among 3 groups. Results Patients in the endoscopic surgery groups (UABA, BABA) were younger than those in the OA groups. Invasiveness such as operation time, postoperative pain, and drain amount in UABA was less than that in BABA and severer than that in OA. Other variables regarding clinicopathologic and surgical data were not significantly different. Stimulated Tg and RAIU ratio did not show significant differences among 3 groups (p=0.659 and p=0.664). Conclusion The completeness of UABA was comparable with that of BABA and OA. The UABA may be a safe option for patients who need endoscopic thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.73-76
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• 2015

Isolated sphenoid sinusitis is a rare disease in children, and its symptoms are often nonspecific and confusing. Rarely, severe headache can be the first or only symptom of isolated sphenoid sinusitis. New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is a form of chronic daily headache that may have features of both migraines and tension-type headaches. NDPH is difficult to diagnose and requires a multifaceted approach. Here, we report on a 10-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl who both presented with typical NDPH symptoms. These patients had no nasal symptoms or signs of infection. Neither nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs nor topiramate had any effect on the headaches. Their neurological and ophthalmological examinations were normal. The results of routine blood work, including thyroid function tests, inflammatory markers, complete blood count, tests for viral infection, and a metabolic panel, were normal. A brain magnetic resonance imaging scan showed isolated sphenoid sinusitis. Both patients' symptoms resolved completely after approximately 1 month of oral antibiotics for sinusitis.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.61-68
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• 1987

Investigation with $^{57}Co-Bleomycin$ in patients with the various cancers and in tumor bearing animals are descirbed. In the patients, $^{57}Co-Bleomycin$ appears to be one of the useful tumor-seeking radiopharmaceuticals, and worth applicable to clinical uses. Labelled yield of $^{57}Co-Bleo$ was about 97 % by thin layer chromatography. The pyrogen free tests were performed to meet U.S.P. critical ranges. In clinical studies with $^{57}Co-Bleo$, 4 cases out of 5 patients with lung cancer., 2 cases among 3 thyroid cancer patients, and all 3 hepatoma patients showed positive tumor scans. The patients with stomach cancer, and the esophageal cancer showed false negative scintigraphy. A case with pulmonary tuberculosis showed a positive scan while liver abscess showed a negative picture. The merits of $^{57}Co-Bleomycin$ scintigraphy seems to be its relatively high affinity to tumors and low radiation hazard in spite of long physical half life.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2019

Parathyroid adenoma can cause extracapsular bleeding. In 1934, Capps first reported a case of massive hemorrhage secondary to rupture of a parathyroid adenoma. Recently, we experienced a 73-year-old female presented with pharyngeal discomfort and extensive ecchymosis over the neck without history of trauma. Endoscopic investigation revealed submucosal hemorrhage in the posterior wall of the hypopharynx. CT scan and ultrasonography demonstrated the presence of a mass below the left thyroid lobe. Serum calcium level was normal and PTH level was elevated. We underwent left thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy 2 weeks later from first visit. During the operation, hypopharyngeal mucosa was teared and it was treated with pharyngostoma formation and L-tube feeding. We report a rare case of normocalcemic parathyroid adenoma with spontaneous hemorrhage and propose the proper management period with a literature review.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.279-284
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to find the best protocol for balance of image quality and dose in brain CT scan. Images were acquired using dual-source CT and AAPM water phantom, noise and dose were measured, and effective dose was calculated using computer simulation program ALARA(S/W). In order to determine the ratio of image quality and dose by each protocol, FOM (figure of merits) equation with normalized DLP was presented and the result was calculated. judged that the ratio of image quality and dose was excellent when the FOM maximized. Experimental results showed that protocol No. 21(120 kVp, 10 mm, 1.5 pitch) was the best, the organ with the highest effective dose was the brain(33.61 mGy). Among organs with high radiosensitivity, the thyroid gland was 0.78 mGy and breast 0.05 mGy. In conclusion, the optimal parameters and the organ dose in the protocol were also presented from the experiment, It may be helpful to clinicians who want to know the protocol about the optimum state of image quality and dose.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.372-380
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• 1997

암으로 수술을 받은 104명의 환자를 대상으로 수술 후 암의 재발 판정을 위하여 FDG PET를 시행하였다. 대상환자는 뇌종양 14명, 두경부 암 15명, 부인과 암 23명, 소화기계 암 16명, 갑상선 암 16명, 기타 암 20명이었다. 기존의 방사선학적 검사법인 CT, MRI 등을 함께 시행하였고 종양표지자를 측정하여 PET소견과 비교하였다. 재발유무를 조직검사나 임상 경과 관찰에 의하여 판정하였다. FDG PET는 암의 재발 판정에 있어서 94%의 예민도와 92%의 특이도를 보여주었다. CT나 MRI 등 기존의 방사선학적 진단법의 예민도는 78%, 특이도는 68% 이었으며 대장암, 난소암, 갑상선암에서 측정된 종양표지자는 예민도 71%, 특이도 84%를 보였다. 난소암 등 부인과암과 뇌종양에서 특히 PET는 다른 진단법에서보다 높은 진단 능력을 보여 주었다. 전신 FDG PET는 암의 재발 판정을 위해 유용하게 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2008

목적: 갑상선 암 환자에서 방사성옥소($^{131}I$) 치료 시 체질량지수와 초기 유효선량 값의 상관관계를 알아보고, 또한 갑상선치료 환자로부터 1 m 떨어진 옆 사람에게 전달되는 유효선량 값을 측정하여 환자의 격리가 언제까지 필요한지 알아보고자 한다. 재료 및 방법: 치료당일 오전에 금식을 하게 하여 입원실에서 신장과 체중을 측정하였다. 방사성옥소($^{131}I$) 150 mCi를 환자에게 투여하기 전에 핵의학과에서 병에 들어있는 I-131 capsule을 방사선량 측정기[ATOMLAB DOSE CALIBRATORS(Biodex Medical Systems)]로 측정하여 기록 하여둔다. 치료적 용량 150 mCi(${\pm}6\;mCi$)를 투여받은 환자는 격리된 입원실에서 투여 후 바로 1 m 거리에서 초기 유효선량을 G-M survey meter로 측정하고 다음날 아침에도 같은 방법으로 선량을 측정하여 법정인 허용선량이 되면 퇴원 처방을 내고 $4{\sim}5$시간 후에 퇴원을 한다. 자료 분석은 Med calc Version 9,2,1,0통계 프로그램 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과: 초기 유효선량 값과 체질량지수 상관관계를 분석한 결과 Correlation coefficient 값이 음의 값으로 체질량지수가 증가할수록 초기 유효선량 값은 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 또한 P=0.0004로 유의한 결과임을 알 수 있었다. 체질량지수에 따른 group간의 비교를 하기위해 One-way ANOVA분석한 결과 체지방지수가 증가할수록 초기 유효선량 값이 감소하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 또한 P=0.007로 유의한 결과임을 알 수 있었다. 결론: 체질량지수와 초기선량과의 관계는 밀접한 상관관계가 있었고, 53%의 환자가 NRC규정에서 권고하는 선량을 만족시켜 1박2일 동안 입원을 하였다. 따라서 체질량지수와 초기 유효선량과의 관계를 잘 이용하게 되면 병실 회전율에 도움이 되리라 사료된다.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.78-82
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• 2010

현재 우리나라 암발생률을 보면 유방암과 갑상샘암이 매년 빠르게 증가하고 있는 추세이다. 따라서 I-131 scan과 전초림프절 검사인 lymphoscintigraphy가 많이 시행되고 있다. 그러나 이러한 검사는 전통적인 핵의학 영상 검사들과 마찬가지로 병리생태를 영상화하는 데에는 탁월하나 해부학적 정보는 많지 않다. 따라서 트랜스미션 스캔을 실시하여 해부학적 위치를 찾는 데 도움을 주는 등 여러 방법을 사용하고 있으나 만족스럽지 못하다. 이에 착안하여 감마실사영상의 fusion으로 좀 더 해부학적 정보가 많은 영상을 구현하고자 한다. 2009년 4월부터 7월까지 본과를 내원하고 SIEMENS사의 Symbia Gamma Camera를 이용하여 lymphoscintigraphy를 시행한 환자와 I-131 추가 검사를 시행한 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 먼저 감마카메라로 촬영한 후 촬영실 천정에 설치한 hyVISION사의 소형카메라(R-2000)로 동일 위치를 촬영하여 감마영상과 소형카메라의 실사영상을 자체개발한 Gamma Ray Tool Fusion 프로그램을 이용하여 fusion하여 일치도를 평가 하였으며, 환자 및 술자의 피폭선량을 평가하였다. 술자와 환자의 피폭선량은 트랜스미션 스캔을 적용하기 위한 플러드 선원의 제작과정과 실제 트랜스미션 스캔이 적용될 때 방사선피폭이 발생되며 술자의 방사선피폭은 평균 14.1743 ${\mu}Sv$이며, 환자의 방사선피폭은 평균 0.9037 ${\mu}Sv$이다. 또한 fusion 영상에서 감마마커와 실사마커가 일치하였고 플러드 선원에 의한 피폭은 없었다. 본원에서 구축한 감마영상과 실사영상의 fusion 프로그램으로 보다 많은 해부학적 정보를 포함하고 있는 영상을 임상의 및 판독의에게 제공할 수 있고, 업무프로세스가 감소되어 편리한 조작이 가능하게 되었다. 또한 플러드 선원에 의한 피폭을 줄일 수 있어서, 다른 핵의학 검사에도 사용이 가능할 것으로 생각되어진다. 하지만 환자의 사생활이 존중되어야 하기 때문에 검사시행 전, 검사진행 과정과 장점 등을 자세하게 설명한 후 환자가 동의할 경우 검사를 실시하여야 할 것이다.