• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.537-542
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• 1999

In patient with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, it is difficult to localize gastrinoma because the tumor is frequently small and multiple. However, accurate localization of the tumor is important for the treatment Among various imaging modalities, somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (SRS) has been recognized to be the most sensitive tool for the detection of neuroendocrine tumors such as gastrinomas based on the presence of high-affinity binding sites for somatostatin. Recently, we experienced a case of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome caused by gastrinomas which was localized by SRS. This is the first case report of gastrinoma detected by SRS in Korea. SRS can facilitate tumor detection in patient with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and should be considered as the first-line diagnostic method in the early course of the disease.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1783-1789
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• 2014

Background: The EMSY gene encodes a BRCA2-binding partner protein that represses the DNA repair function of BRCA2 in non-hereditary breast cancer. Although amplification of EMSY gene has been proposed to have prognostic value in breast cancer, no data have been available concerning EMSY tissue expression patterns and its associations with clinicopathological features. Materials and Methods: In the current study, we examined the expression and localization pattern of EMSY protein by immunohistochemistry and assessed its prognostic value in a well-characterized series of 116 unselected breast carcinomas with a mean follow up of 47 months using tissue microarray technique. Results: Immunohistochemical expression of EMSY protein was detected in 76% of primary breast tumors, localized in nuclear (18%), cytoplasmic (35%) or both cytoplasmic and nuclear sites (23%). Univariate analysis revealed a significant positive association between EMSY expression and lymph node metastasis (p value=0.045) and larger tumor size (p value=0.027), as well as a non-significant relation with increased risk of recurrence (p value=0.088), whereas no association with patients' survival (log rank test, p value=0.482), tumor grade or type was observed. Conclusions: Herein, we demonstrated for the first time the immunostaining pattern of EMSY protein in breast tumors. Our data imply that EMSY protein may have impact on clinicipathological parameters and could be considered as a potential target for breast cancer treatment.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권18호
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• pp.7843-7847
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• 2014

Background: Although breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant diseases in women, the majority of the studies describing the characteristics of BC in elderly patients have been limited to survival assessments or tumor features, without using younger BC patients as a reference group. The aim of our study was to describe and compare tumor characteristics and management patterns in elderly versus younger breast cancer patients in Turkey. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 152 patients with invasive breast cancer who underwent surgery in our institution between 2002 and 2012. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to age at the time of diagnosis. Results: There were 62 patients in the elderly group (${\geq}65$ years) and 90 patients in the younger group (<65 years). Compared to the younger group, tumors in the elderly group were more likely to be larger (p=0.018), of lower grade (p=0.005), and hormone receptor-positive (p>0.001). There were no significant differences regarding histology, localization, lymph node involvement, or types of surgical procedures between the 2 groups. Comorbidities were more common in elderly patients (p<0.001). In addition, elderly patients were more likely to receive hormonal therapy (p<0.001) and less likely to receive radiotherapy (p=0.08) and chemotherapy (p=0.003). There was no difference in survival and locoregional recurrence rates between the groups. Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate that breast cancer in elderly patients has more favorable tumor features, warranting less aggressive treatment regimens after surgery.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.497-499
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• 2009

Purpose: Leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor of nonstriated muscles. Leiomyoma is most commonly found in the uterus and rarely occur in the hand. 150 cases of leiomyoma of the hand have been reported in the English literature; however, to the best of our knowledge only four of these have been in children and none were reported in Korean literature. We present a case of leiomyoma in the hand of a 8 - year - old boy, which is a rare site for localization and unusual for age. Methods: A 8 - year - old boy presented with a painless mass on the ulnar side of his thumb. Physical examination revealed a $1.2{\times}1.2cm$ round, rubbery mass that was nontender to palpation. The vascular, sensory, and motor exams were otherwise unremarkable. Further evaluation with CT demonstrated an enhancing mass at dorsoulnar aspect of 1st proximal phalangeal region suggestive of a hemangioma versus other enhancing solid mass. The diagnosis of a leiomyoma was confirmed following surgical excision with histologic evaluation. Results: At 3 months follow - up, the incision was healed, motor and sensory function were intact, and there were full range of motion. Neither recurrence nor postoperative complication were observed. Conclusion: Leiomyoma is a rare tumor of the hand, especially in children. Diagnosing hand tumors in children is more difficult than in adults, hand surgeons should be aware of the diagnostic possibilities based on examination and imaging of a hand tumor ; however, surgical excision with histologic examination is required for definitive diagnosis.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2008

The most important concern to do parotidectomy is correct identification of the facial nerve and preservation of the nerve function. Many descriptions for the localization and branching types of the facial nerve trunk have existed. During the parotid surgery, it is necessary to have knowledges about the incidence and prognostic aspect of a invasion of the facial nerve by the parotid tumors. The method of the dissection and the surgical extent of the parotid gland would be decided not only by the anatomic variation of the facial nerve. but also the size and location of the tumor. Invasion of the facial nerve in parotid malignancies is the most significant factors affecting the prognosis, so radical parotidectomy which consists of the total extirpation of the parotid gland in conjunction with resection of the facial nerve is often required for proper management. Radical parotidectomy is advocated for the surgical treatment of high grade malignancies and in selective recurrent benign tumors intimately involving the facial nerve. Unfortunately, the morphologic and functional deficits created by sacrificing the facial nerve can be emotionally and physically traumatizing to the patient. Therefore, when the facial nerve is sacrificed, immediate reconstruction of the facial nerve should be necessary. Immediate nerve repair with direct anastomosis of the resected nerve ends or placement of a cable nerve graft provides the better cosmetic and functional results. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment for cancer of the parotid gland, and there is general agreement that facial nerve should not be sacrificed unless the tumor is adherent to, or surrounds the nerve. The following statement is described general principles of troublesome management of the facial nerve during surgery for parotid tumor.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.259-266
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of magnetic resonance (MR) neurography using the 3-dimensional double-echo steady-state with water excitation (3D-DESS-WE) sequence for the preoperative delineation of the facial and lingual nerves. Materials and Methods: Patients underwent MR neurography for a tumor in the parotid gland area or lingual neuropathy from January 2020 to December 2021 were reviewed. Preoperative MR neurography using the 3D-DESS-WE sequence was evaluated. The visibility of the facial nerve and lingual nerve was scored on a 5-point scale, with poor visibility as 1 point and excellent as 5 points. The facial nerve course relative to the tumor was identified as superficial, deep, or encased. This was compared to the actual nerve course identified during surgery. The operative findings in lingual nerve surgery were also described. Results: Ten patients with parotid tumors and 3 patients with lingual neuropathy were included. Among 10 parotid tumor patients, 8 were diagnosed with benign tumors and 2 with malignant tumors. The median facial nerve visibility score was 4.5 points. The distribution of scores was as follows: 5 points in 5 cases, 4 points in 1 case, 3 points in 2 cases, and 2 points in 2 cases. The lingual nerve continuity score in the affected area was lower than in the unaffected area in all 3 patients. The average visibility score of the lingual nerve was 2.67 on the affected side and 4 on the unaffected side. Conclusion: This study confirmed that the preoperative localization of the facial and lingual nerves using MR neurography with the 3D-DESS-WE sequence was feasible and contributed to surgical planning for the parotid area and lingual nerve.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.29-32
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• 2006

Background: The location of parotid gland tumors can influence the duration and the difficulty of the operation. If the information about tumor location was available preoperatively, it would allow accurate operative planning and counseling of patients in terms of the length of the operation and the potential morbidity. Methods: This study was based on a retrospective review of 100 patients with parotid gland tumors underwent parotidectomy from January 2000 to October 2005 at Yong-Dong Severance Hospital. Based on computed tomographic(CT) scan findings, 4 landmarks such as facial nerve(FN) line, Utrecht(U) line, Conn's are(CA), and retromandibular vein (RV) were drawn on the scans in same plane. The location of tumors were determined by the landmarks and confirmed by the operative findings. The accuracy of each landmarks was evaluated. To find out the accuracies according to tumor size, the tumors were divided into 2 groups; less than 2 cm and larger than 2 cm in diameter. Results: U line was the most accurate(94%), sensitive(89.3%) and specific(97.7%) in predicting tumor location of the parotid gland. However, in small tumors less than 2cm, FN line (p=0.022) and RV criteria (p=0.028) were more reliable in accuracy. Conclusion: CA, FN line, U line, and RV are all useful landmarks in preoperative prediction for the location of parotid gland tumors. However, U line was the most accurate, but we must consider that proper landmark should be used in prediction according to the size of tumor because the accuracy of landmark may change.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.374-381
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• 1998

목적: 종양을 영상화하기 위해서 I-131-Iododeoxyadenosine (IAD)을 방사합성하여 유방세포가 접종된 쥐를 대상으로 생체분포를 확인하고 신티그라피, 자가방사영상을 시행하여 종양에 잘 섭취되는지를 관찰하였다. 대상 및 방법: Tosyl acetyladenosine을 acetonitrile에 녹인 후 I-131-NaI를 첨가하고 가열하여 IAD를 합성하였다. Female Fisher 344 rat에 유방세포를 피하에 접종하고 3주 후 IAD 0.37 MBq를 주입하고 0.5, 1, 2, 4 및 24시간 후에 각각 3마리씩 희생시켜 주요 장기를 적출하여 %ID/g를 구하였다. 2마리 쥐에 IAD 1.11 MBq를 주입하고 각각 2, 24 시간에 신티그라피를 시행한 후 희생시켜 carboxy-methylcellulose로 블록을 만들어 동결절편기로 $100{\mu}m$ 절편을 얻어 2, 24시간에 각각 자가방사영상을 얻었다. 결과 종양의 섭취(%ID/g)는 주사 후 0.5, 1, 2, 4 및 24시간에 각각 0.74, 0.13, 0.55, 0.38, 0.05이었다. 주사 후 1시간에 종양의 섭취는 심장 (0.34), 간(0.33), 비장(0.47), 신장(0.69), 근육(0.14), 뼈(0.33), 소장(0.51)보다 높았으나, 혈액(1.06), 폐(0.77), 갑상선(177.71)보다는 낮았다. 주사 후 4시간까지 종양의 섭취는 끈 변화가 없었다. 종앙/근육 섭취비는 주사 후 0.5, 1, 2, 4 및 24시간에 각각 4.65, 5.11, 4.91, 4.94 4.10이었고 종양/혈액 섭취비는 주사 후 0.5, 1, 2, 4 및 24시간에 각각 0.68, 0.69, 0.64, 0.67, 0.57로서 섭취비는 시간이 지나도 개선되지는 않았다. 주사 후 2, 24시간에 시행한 신티그라피 및 자가방사영상에서 종양을 잘 관찰 할 수 있었다. 결론: 이 결과는 IAD를 사용하여 종양을 영상화 할 수 있음을 시사하나 종양에의 집적(국소화)을 개선하는 방법이 모색되어야 하겠고 IAD를 이용한 종양영상이 종양세포의 증식을 반영하는지 확인하는 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.389-392
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• 2001

Tc-99m HMPAO WBC scintigraphy is a highly sensitive and specific method for detection and localization of infection and abscess formation. Nevertheless, WBC accumulation in some neoplastic lesions has been reported. We experienced a case with unusual increased uptake of Tc-99m HMPAO WBC in chondrosarcoma. Although the exact cause ms unclear, the possible mechanism is discussed.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.127-132
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• 2011

Juvenile ossifying fibroma is an expansive intraosseous lesion of the bones. In most patients, the tumors are located in the facial bones. The main characteristics of juvenile ossifying fibroma are the early age of onset, localization of the tumor, radiological pattern and a tendency for recurrence. This article describes a case of expanded juvenile ossifying fibroma in the right maxilla in a 12-year old boy. The lesion was removed totally by surgery under general anesthesia. The patient showed no radiological signals of recurrence approximately two years after surgery.