• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.153-158
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• 2006

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a rare soft tissue tumor. There have been only a few prior fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytological reports. Recognition of this tumor is important because of its potential for metastasis despite its indolent nature and its deceptively bland cytologic appearance. A 60-year-old male presented with a slowly growing mass in the left calf detected 10 years ago. The patient underwent surgical excision. FNA cytology was performed directly on the mass. The smears showed low cellularity composed of hypercellular tissue fragments, hypocellular loose aggregates, and stripped nuclei. The cytoplasm was seen as either collagenous material or very thin fibrillary collagen strands. Tumor cells had spindle, ovoid, or irregular nuclei, fine chromatin, and small nucleoli. Focally slight degree of nuclear pleomorphism is noted. There were no mitotic figures. Blood vessels were frequently seen. Immunocytochemically, tumor cells were negative for S-100 protein, desmin, smooth muscle actin, and CD34. The diagnosis of LGFMS is rarely possible by cytology alone; however, LGFMS should be included in the differential diagnosis of spindle-cell tumors consisting of hypercellular and hypocellular components with some capillary-sized vessels arising in the deep soft tissue of the lower extremities, particularly the thigh. The immunocytochemical findings are of help in the differential diagnosis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.1269-1274
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• 2014

Breast tubular adenomas are rare benign breast tumors and detailed descriptions of their sonographic appearance are necessary for differential diagnosis from fibroadenomas or breast cancers. This study investigated twenty-one histology-proved tubular adenomas in 17 patients and also included 48 fibroadenomas in 35 patients as a control group. There was no significant difference between the two groups with clinical presentation, which was age, tumor location, tumor number (p>0.05). Statistic analysis showed three significant factors in the differential diagnosis of tubular adenomas and fibroadenomas, including macro-lobulation (p=0.01), "tiny branch like" patterns (p=0.001) and vascularity (p=0.02). Other ultrasonographic features such as echogenicity, border, uniformity of echotexture, posterior acoustic enhancement, lateral wall shadowing were of no clinical significance (p>0.05). Calcifications were seen in three tubular adenomas which were different from those of carcinomas. Although tubular adenomas have some typical characteristics on sonography, surgery and core needle biopsy are still needed for complex cases to exclude progress to malignancy.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2007

1. Objectives This study aims to evaluate newly developing Sasang Constitution Diagnosis Questionnaire for accuracy and efficiency. 2. Methods Three hundred and twenty eight patients from 4 multi centers are involved in this study. Excluding 16 constitution-unidentified patients and 2 Taeyang-in patients, 310 patients' questionnaires are analyzed statistically by their constitutions. 3. Results Sixty one questions are statistically significant in whole 229 questions of Sasang Constitution Diagnosis Questionnaire. We have selected 30 questions from 61 questions by comparing total data from 4 multi centers with those of each center. Thirty questions are made up of 10 body shape questions, 10 appearance questions, 5 character questions and 5 symptom questions. 3. Conclusions There might be needs for revision of character and symptom questions. From results, we suggest to diagnose Sasang Constitution for screening by short-form questionnaire consisted of questions on body shapes and appearances.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2014

An osteolytic lesion with a small central area of mineralization and sclerotic borders was discovered incidentally in the clivus on the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) of a 27-year-old male patient. This benign appearance indicated a primary differential diagnosis of non-aggressive lesions such as fibro-osseous lesions and arrested pneumatization. Further, on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the lesion showed a homogenously low T1 signal intensity with mild internal enhancement after post-gadolinium and a heterogeneous T2 signal intensity. These signal characteristics might be attributed to the fibrous tissues, chondroid matrix, calcific material, or cystic component of the lesion; thus, chondroblastoma and chondromyxoid fibroma were added to the differential diagnosis. Although this report was limited by the lack of final diagnosis and the patient lost to follow-up, the incidental skull base finding would be important for interpreting the entire volume of CBCT by a qualified oral and maxillofacial radiologist.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.146-152
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• 2002

Purpose Because Taeyangin constitutions are very rare, There are few references about Taeyangin diseases. I suppose to gather basic materials on the case of a diagnosis and treatment on Taeyangin constitution patient. So I want to accomplish the theory of Taeyangin diseases. Methods I studied I patients with sequelae of CVA who were diagnosed by Taeyangin at department of Sasang constitutional Medicine in Kangnam Kyung Hee Oriental Hospital, and then I investigated the Ordinary symptoms as the diagnosis and treatment on a Taeyangin constitution Conclusion & Results To diagnose Taeyangin constitution, It is important to find out one's ordinary symptomes(especially appearance, personality, taste of food, existence of $y{\breve{u}}lk{\breve{u}}k{\cdot}haey{\breve{u}}k$, condition of urine and feces)

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.225-229
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• 2019

Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection present with unique intraoral manifestations of various neoplasms. Intraoral HIV-associated Burkitt's lymphoma is a rare presentation, especially in patients of Indian origin and may present as an initial sign of HIV. The objective of this paper is to report a rare case of Burkitt's lymphoma in an HIV-positive Indian patient along with a special emphasis on differential diagnosis. A 30-year-old Indian female presented with a solitary, well-defined, exophytic mass extending anteroposteriorly and buccolingually from the 35th to 38th regions with no evidence of intraosseous extension. An incisional biopsy was performed, and histopathology showed sheets of neoplastic lymphoid cells with numerous tingible body macrophages with clear cytoplasm, presenting a starry sky appearance, suggesting a diagnosis of BL. The tumor cells were positive for CD10, CD20, c-myc, and Epstein-Barr virus, with a nearly 100% Ki-67 proliferative index. The patient tested positive for HIV. This report indicates the importance of immunohistochemical analysis to differentiate Burkitt's lymphoma from other similar lesions like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Thorough knowledge of the clinical presentation, etiopathogenesis, histopathology, and immunoprofile of intraoral HIV-associated Burkitt's lymphoma is essential among clinicians and pathologists.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.346-349
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• 2005

Metastatic tumours to oral soft tissue are uncommon and accounts for approximately 1% of malignant oral neoplasms. Because of its rarity and clinical appearance of benign nature, the diagnosis of a metastatic lesion in the oral soft tissue may be challenging, both to clinicians and pathologists. We analyzed the clinical data of 9 patients who had metastatic carcinoma to oral soft tissues. The metastatic site to oral soft tissue was the gingiva in all cases. The most common primary site was lung (6 cases) followed by liver (2 cases) and breast (1 case). The clinical appearance resembled gingiva hyperplasia, pyogenic granuloma or gingival swelling. In one case, the metastatic gingiva lesion was found before detection of primary cancer. The mean survival time after diagnosis of metastatic lesion was 3 months. Although this metastatic lesion is rare, oral and maxillofacial surgeon should recognized that benign inflammatory lesion may be the metastatic malignant lesion or the first sign of undiagnosed underlying malignancy.

• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제14B권3호
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• pp.153-162
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• 2007

사상의학은 우리나라의 대표적인 의학으로 사람의 체질을 4가지로 분류하고 각 체질별로 처치방법을 달리하는 독특한 의학이다. 이러한 사상체질에서 가장 중요한 것은 사상체질의 분류이며 이를 정확히 감별하는 일은 매우 어려운 과제이다. 이를 위해 본 논문에서는 체질별 분류를 행할 수 있는 하이브리드 형태의 진단기기 개발을 목표로 하고 이 중 본 논문은 용모사기론에 입각하여 이목구비에 대한 형태학적인 특징을 파악하는 방법에 대해 제안하고자 한다. 본 논문에서는 1단계에서 QSCC II 프로그램을 통해 사상체질군을 분류하고 이를 검증하였으며, 2단계에서 이목구비에 대한 실측으로 각 체질 간 이목구비 계측치를 분석하여 보다 정확하고 편리하게 체질을 분류할 수 있는 방법을 제시하고 이를 검증하였다. 또한 3단계에서는 정면 얼굴과 측면 얼굴에 대한 체질 분류 기반의 주요 영역을 추출, 분석하고 검증하였다. 이와 같은 실험, 고찰 및 검증과정을 통해 정확한 사상체질 분류 진단기기 개발을 위한 정면 얼굴과 측면 얼굴에서 안면 색상 기반의 주요 얼굴 영역을 추출하는 방법을 제안하고자 한다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.53-57
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• 2011

Purpose: Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare inflammatory, reactive dermatosis marked by painful cutaneous ulcer. The causes of pyoderma gangrenosum remain unclear. Gastrointestinal, hematological, rheumatological, and immmune disorders may be associated with pyoderma gangrenosum. The appearance of this disease may range from mild skin ulcers to life-threatening conditions. Generalized multiple ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum is very rare. Here we report our experience with a case of multiple ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum accompanied by ulcerative colitis. Methods: A 67-year-old man had cutaneous ulcers at multiple sites including the scalp, face, chest, abdomen, hands, and buttocks. He also developed gastrointestinal symptoms such as intermittent dyspepsia and bloody excrement. Debridement and irritation aggravated the disease progress. We gave a diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum with ulcerative colitis based on the clinical appearance and biopsy. The patient was treated with systemic intravenous steroid therapies and careful wound cares. Ulcers of the scalp and buttocks were treated with split thickness skin grafts. Results: Most of the multiple cutaneous ulcers were treated by systemic intravenous steroid therapies and wound cares. The rest of the ulcers were treated with skin grafts. Systemic intravenous steroid therapy was used to treat the ulcerative colitis. Conclusion: Generalized multiple ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum is very rare. Without making an accurate diagnosis, hasty surgical treatments could aggravate the progression of the disease. Additionally, care should be taken to systemically treat underlying disease as well as administrating local treatments for the skin lesions. Intravenous systemic steroid therapy and skin grafts are useful treatments for generalized pyoderma gangrenosum.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.380-387
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• 1998

기관지 유암종의 두 아형(전형적 & 이형성)은 치료방침에 차이가 있으므로, 아형에 따른 CT 소견의 차이와, 수술전 병리학적 진단의 정확도를 알아보고자 하였다. 수술후 기관지 유암종으로 확진되고, 수술전 CT를 시행한 10예(전형적:5예, 이형성:5예)를 대상으로 하였다. 수술전 진단으로 객담세포 검사(n=10), 기관지내시경 생검(n=8), 그리고 경피적 세침검사(n=1)가 시행되었다. CT소견을 두 아형에 따라 비교하였다. 전형적 유암종 5예 모두 중심성 기관지강내 종괴로, 조영 증강되었고, 변연은 매끈하였다. 2예에서는 종괴로 폐쇄된 기관지 내강의 끝이 넓어지는 코끼리 다리(elephant foot) 모양을 보였다. 이형성 유암종은 5예 중 2예는 말초성 병변이었고, 중심성인 3예는 기관지내강 종괴로, 기관지내강의 끝이 넓어지지 않는 평평한 반월(flat meniscus)모양이거나(n=2), 미만성 기관지벽 비후로 보였다(n=1). 전 예에서 조영 증강되었으나, 1예에서는 괴사에 의한 종괴내 저밀도 부위가 동반되었다. 변연 확인이 가능한 2예에서는 각각 침상상과 분엽상을 보였다. 수술전 진단으로, 객담세포 검사, 경피적 세침검사 등은 전 예에서 정확한 진단을 하지 못했고, 기관지내시경 생검은 시행된 8예 중 전형적 유암종 3예만을 정확히 진단하였다. 다른 예는 비소세포성 폐암으로 해석되었다. CT상 전형적 유암종은 조영 증강되는 기관지강내 종괴로 보이는 반면, 이형적 유암종의 형태는 다양하였다. 수술전 진단에 있어서, 일부 전형적 유암종과 이형성 유암종 전부는 진단이 정확하지 못했다. 이형성 유암종은 전부 원발성 폐암으로 수술전 진단되었으나, 절제술 선택에 영향을 끼치지는 않는다. 그러나 전형적 유암종의 경우, 보존적 절제술이 가능하므로, CT소견을 숙지하는 것이, 수술전 병리진단 결과와 일치하지 않을 경우, 아형에 따른 적절한 절제술식을 선택하는데 도움이 될 것이다.