• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.137-141
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• 2003

Purpose: To evaluate the precision of measurements taken of dental implants in bucco-lingually sectioned views of the maxilla by linear tomograms of the panorama and to assess the visibility of the inferior wall of the maxillary sinus. Materials and Methods : Eighty sites prepared with implants of gutta percha cone in the sockets of the upper premolars and molars of 10 dry skulls were radiographically examined using linear tomograms of panorama, and scanned coronally and axially by computed tomography. The differences in mm between the measurements in bucco-lingually sectioned images of maxillary alveolar bone and the true length and width of the implanted gutta percha cones were compared as mean values (mean) and standard deviations (SD) for each radiographic technique. Linear tomography of panorama was compared with computed tomography for visualization of the relationship between the inferior wall of maxillary sinus and the end of each implant. Results: The deviations between the actual implant length and the measured values taken from the linear tomograms (0.44±0.39 mm) was significantly less than the measured values from the multiplanar reconstructed images of the axially scanned computed tomogram (1.21 ± 0.90 mm). There was statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between two techniques in the differences between the measurements and true implant length. The relationship of the inferior border of maxillary sinus with end of implant was worse identified with the linear tomogram of panorama (68%) than the multiplanar reconstructed image of axially scanned computed tomogram (99%). Conclusion: We could not find any differences in the accuracy of length measurement between the linear tomogram of panorama and computed tomogram, but computed tomogram allowed for a better visualization of the inferior wall of the maxillary sinus than the linear tomogram.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.153-157
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• 2002

Purpose : This study was performed to determine the proper reference line for taking axial computed tomograms from which the good cross-sectional views can be reformatted by multiplanar reconstruction. Methods : Three dry mandibles with implanted gutta percha cones in the extracted socket were scanned axially according to 6 reference lines of 2 mandibular positions with computed tomogram Hitachi W550. The accuracy of measurements of the lengths of implanted gutta perch a cones in the each cross-sectional view reformatted from axial computed tomogram by multiplanar reconstruction was evaluated. Results: The difference between the measurements and the real length of implant was smallest in the bucco-lingual views reformatted from the axial views scanned according to the reference line of group V-a. The smaller the angle difference between reference line and occlusal line was, the smaller the difference between the measurements in the bucco-lingual views reformatted from axial views and the real length of implant. The majority of measured widths of implants in the bucco-lingually reformatted views were larger than the actual values. Conclusions : When the mandible is inclined within the limitation of gantry angle and scanned with the reference line coincident with occlusal plane, the bucco-lingual view can be reformatted without deformation of images from the axially scanned images.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2001

Purpose: To evaluate the precision of measurements of distances and angle in the cross-sectional views of linear tomogram of panorama and to assess the technique for visualizing the mandibular canal. Methods: Ten dry mandibles were radiographically examined with 3 continuous cross-sectional views of linear tomogram of panorama and 4 continuous computed tomograms. The distance between the superior border of canal and alveolar crest and the bucco-lingual width of alveolar bone at the level of the superior border of canal and the angle between the two lines above were measured. Measurements were performed by radiologist and implantologist group and compared with measurements on computed radiograms of the same areas. Results: The measurements differences for the distance of alveolar bone height between in panorama and in CT showed 0.9 mm±0.6 mm by radiologists and 1.3mm±0.8mm by implantologists. There was no statistically significant difference between two groups' measurements. The differences in measurements for the distance of alveolar bone width between in panorama and in CT showed 0.5mm±0.8mm by radiologists and 2.5mm±1.4 mm by implantologists. There was significant difference (P<0.05) between two groups' measurements. The average bucco-lingual inclination of alveolar bone above mandibular canal was average 95.8° in CT. The difference of measurements between two groups was average 1±0.9°. Three cross-sectional views of panorama could show that the mandibular canal crosses antero-lingually and slopes inferiorly from the posterior segment of the mandible. Conclusions: The measurements in the linear tomogram of panorama by radiologists gave the accurate values of the distances and the angle compared with the values in computed tomograms.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.199-202
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• 2004

The odontogenic myxoma is an benign, slow growing neoplasm which is of ectomesenchymal origin. This neoplasm occurs almost exclusively in the jaw bones and comprises 0.2% to 17.7% of odontogenic tumors. The odontogenic myxoma may show a wide spectrum of radiographic appearances, unilocular, multilocular radiolucency and a distinct or diffuse border, making the differential diagnosis difficult. We present a case of the odontogenic myxoma in the maxilla with conventional and recent image modalities. Occlusal film revealed a medially extended multilocular lesion with intralesional fine and straight trabeculations from the scalloped margin and buccal expansion and thinning of cortical bone. Computed tomogram revealed lesion showed equivalent density to the muscles in the left maxillary sinus with partial cortical discontinuity of medial wall and the tennis-racket pattern with internal straight trabeculations. MRI revealed intermediate signal intensity on Tl weighted image and high signal intensity on T2 weighted image. In Gd enhanced MR image, the peripheral portions of the lesion were enhanced.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2011

Purpose : This study was to find the computed tomographic features of fibrous dysplasia of the maxillofacial region. Materials and Methods : All eight cases included in the study reported either to Government Dental College and Hospital or Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai between 2003 and 2009. The patients were prescribed computed tomogram in addition to conventional radiographs of maxillofacial region which were studied for characteristic features of fibrous dysplasia. The diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia was confirmed by histopathological report. Results : All cases showed the ill-defined margins of lesions except in the region where the lesions were extending to cortex of the involved bone. Internal structure of all cases showed ground glass appearance. Four cases of maxillary lesion showed the displacement of maxillary sinus maintaining the shape of maxillary sinus. Two cases showed complete obliteration of maxillary sinus. Displacement of inferior alveolar canal did not follow any typical pattern in any of the cases but was displaced in different directions. Conclusion : The craniofacial type of fibrous dysplasia is as common as fibrous dysplasia of jaw. The margins, extent, internal structure and effect on surrounding structure are well detected on computed tomographic images.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.786-788
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• 2007

원발성 폐 악성 섬유성 조직구종은 매우 드문 종양이다. 12세 남아가 우연히 발견된 폐 종괴를 주소로 입원하였다. 흉부 X-선, 흉부 전산화 단층촬영, 양전자 방출 단층촬영에서 우하엽에 위치하는 $2.5{\times}2.5 cm$크기의 종괴가 관찰되었다. 우측 측방 개흉술을 통해 종괴를 절제하여 냉동 절편 조직검사를 시행한 결과 악성 방추형세포 종양으로 진단되었다. 따라서 우하엽 절제술 및 종격동 림프절 청소술을 시행하였고, 최종 조직학적 진단은 악성 섬유성 조직구종이었다. 환자는 수술 후 7일째에 퇴원하였으며, 보조적 항암 약물치료는 시행하지 않았다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.392-394
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• 2007

14세 남자가 흉부 X-선 검사에서 이상이 발견되어 입원하였다. 흉부 컴퓨터단층촬영에서 전방부 종격동 및 비장에 $14\times14cm$ 및 $2\times2cm$크기의 낭성 병변이 보였다. 정중 흉골절개술을 통해 종격동의 병변을 완전 절제하였고, 최종 조직학적 진단은 낭성 림프관종이었다. 현재 수술 후 14개월째로 종격동에서 재발은 없고, 비장의 병변은 경과를 관찰 중이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권11호
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• pp.874-877
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• 2003

괴사성 기관지 국균증은 대부분 면역 기능이 저하된 환자에서 발생하며 국균이 기관지 상피를 침범하여 기관지 내에 종괴나 협착을 유발하는 질환이다. 당뇨병이 있는 78세 남자가 호흡곤란과 기침을 주소로 내원하여 시행한 단순 흉부 X-선 촬영과 흉부 전산화 단층 촬영 결과 좌상엽 기관지를 완전히 막고 있는 종괴와 좌상엽의 허탈이 발견되었고, 기관지 내시경을 통한 생검 결과 만성 염증 소견을 보였다. 확진과 치료를 위해 시험적 개흉술을 통해 좌상엽 소매 절제술을 시행하였고 치종 조직검사 상 괴사성 기관지 국균증으로 진단되었다. 저자들은 당뇨병이 있는 고령의 환자에서 발생한 괴사성 기관지 국균증 1예를 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.15-23
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• 1992

연구배경 : 폐암은 가장 흔한 암중의 하나로 예후가 좋지 않아 폐암의 조기진단은 매우 중요하다. 폐암의 조기진단에는 객담세포진검사와 단순흉부 X-선 촬영이 쓰이고 있으나 이런 방법들에는 한계점들이 있다. 따라서 연구자들은 단순흉부 X-선 촬영상 종괴가 없었던 폐암환자들을 분석함으로써 폐암의 조기진단에 도움을 얻고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법 : 1986년 8월부터 1989년 6월까지 서울대학교병원에서 폐암으로 진단 받은 환자중 단순흉부 X-선 촬영상 종괴가 없었던 11명의 환자들을 대상으로 후향적 연구를 시행하였다. 결과 : 11명중 10명이 남자였고, 8명에서 흡연력이 있었고, 증상으로는 가래, 기침, 그리고 각혈이 많았으며, 이학적 검사상 천명음이나 천음이 들렸던 환자는 3예였다. 단순흉부 X-선 촬영에서 3예에서 확실한 종괴는 없었으나 후에 폐암으로 밝혀진 부위에 불명확한 침윤, 주사열의 비후, 폐결핵증의 소견이 있었으며, 그리고 1예에서는 늑골에 종괴가 가려져 있었던 경우가 있었다. 또 1예에서는 단순흉부 X-선 촬영에서는 종괴가 없었으나 흉부 측면촬영상 종괴가 보였던 경우가 있었다. 폐암의 위치확인의 방법으로는 기관지내시경검사와 흉부 전산화 단층촬영이 유용하였다. 병리학적으로는 11명중 7예가 편평상피세포암이었다. 이들의 병기는 제 2기이하가 5예로서 비교적 조기에 발견된 경우가 많았으며, 11명중 4명이 수술후 2년반에서 4년동안 병의 재발의 증거없이 본원외래를 다니고 있다. 결론 : 호흡기증상이 있고 폐암의 가능성을 배제하지 못하는 환자들에서는 흉부 측면사진과 객담세포진검사 등이 필요할 것이고, 폐암이 의심되면 흉부 전산화 단층촬영과 기관지 내시경 등의 검사들이 적극적으로 시행되어 폐암의 조기진단에 도움을 주어야 한다고 생각된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제70권6호
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• pp.516-520
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• 2011

Bronchial carcinoid tumor accounts for less than 5% of all primary lung tumors in adults. Although surgical resection is the treatment of choice, here we report a case of bronchial carcinoid tumor treated with flexible bronchoscopic resection. A 19-year-old-man presented with a history of wheezing with dyspnea for six months. A simple chest x-ray showed no abnormal findings, but a pulmonary function test showed a moderate obstructive lung disease pattern without a bronchodilator response. A computed tomogram of the thorax revealed an enhanced $15{\times}12$ mm nodule in the left main bronchus. Bronchoscopic examination showed a polypoid mass with a stalk in the left main bronchus, which almost completely occluded the left main bronchus. Histopathology of the resected specimen revealed a bronchial carcinoid tumor. We treated the carcinoid tumor with a flexible bronchoscopic resection. During the follow up period of 6 months, the previous tumor didn't relapse. Initial bronchoscopic resection should be considered when bronchial carcinoid tumor can be approached by bronchoscopy.