• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.186-193
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• 2023

Background: Complete surgical excision is the only curative treatment for primary cardiac tumors. For wide excision, interatrial septal reconstruction (ISR) is commonly performed. We hypothesized that ISR may increase the risk of postoperative atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT) after surgical resection of cardiac myxoma. Methods: After excluding patients with a history of cardiac surgery and concomitant procedures unrelated to tumor resection and those with AT or permanent pacemakers, we finally enrolled 272 adult patients who underwent benign cardiac tumor surgery from 1995 to 2021 at our institution. They were divided into the ISR (n=184) and non-ISR (n=88) groups. The primary outcome was postoperative new-onset AT. Results: The study cohort predominantly consisted of women (66.2%), with a mean age of 57.2±13.6 years. The incidence of postoperative new-onset AT was 15.4%. No 30-day mortality or recurrence was observed. The cardiopulmonary bypass time and aortic cross-clamping time were significantly longer in the ISR group than in the non-ISR group (p<0.001). The median duration of hospital stay of all patients was 6.0 days (interquartile range, 5.0-7.0 days), and no significant difference was observed between the 2 groups (p=0.329). ISR was not an independent predictor of new-onset AT (p=0.248). Male sex and hypertension were found to be independent predictors of new-onset AT. Conclusion: ISR was not a significant predictor of postoperative new-onset AT. ISR might be a feasible and safe procedure for surgical resection of cardiac myxoma and should be considered if needed.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.439-451
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• 1999

목적: 안구 내 종양의 치료계획에 있어서 악성여부의 결정은 매우 중요하다. 하지만 안구 내 종양의 생검은 시력의 손상을 가져오므로 임상적으로 권장할 수 없는 방법이다. 저자들은 안구 네 종양의 악성 여부를 진단하는 데 있어서 F-18-FDG PET의 유용성과 검사 방법이 결과에 미치는 영향에 대해 연구하였다. 대상 및 방법: 임상적으로 악성 안구 내 종양이 의심되는 13명의 환자(15병소)를 대상으로 F-18-FDG PET 스캔을 시행하였다. 세 명은 양성의 병소를 가지고 있었고(망막 박리, 맥락막 삼출, 맥락막출혈) 열 명을 열두 개의 악성 병소를 가지고 있었다(흑색종 3, 망막아종 7, 전이암 2). 양성 병소들과 악성 병소들의 크기는 각각 $164{\pm}85mm^3$과 $598{\pm}718mm^3$이었다. 영상은 GE Advance PET 스캐너(전체반값두께 4.6 mm)를 이용하여 얻었다. 각각의 영상에 대해 매트릭스 크기를 바꾸어 가면서($256{\times}256$과 $128{\times}128$) 감쇠보정을 하거나 하지 않는 두 가지방법으로 재구성하여 재구성 방법에 의한 영향을 비교하였다. 여덟 명의 환자(양성 3, 악성 병소 6)에서 추가로 전신스캔을 시행하였다. 육안 판독 후 반정량적으로 분석하여 표준섭취계수를 구하여 분석하였다. 결과: 치료하지 않은 악성 병소는 모두 진단할 수 있었고 양성 병소는 육안적으로 관찰되지 않았다. 10개의 악성 병소들의 픽셀당 최대 표준섭취 계수는 $2.64{\pm}0.57g/ml$로 한 예를 제외하고는 모두 2.0 g/ml보다 높았다. 종양의 크기와 표준섭취계수는 통계적인 상관관계가 없었다. 전신스캔에서는 두개의 $1000 mm^3$ 보다 큰 악성 병소는 높은 섭취를 보였으나 중간 크기의 병소들은 희미하게 관찰되었고 $100 mm^3$ 이하의 병소 두 개는 관찰되지 않았다. 결론: F-18-FDG PET는 안구 내 악성 종양의 진단에 있어서 높은 예민도를 보여 주었다. 악성 종양은 모두 육안적으로 진단할 수 있었다. 작은 크기의 안구 내 종양을 진단하기 위해서는 전신스캔은 예민도가 낮아 적당하지 않고 스캔시간을 충분히 길게 하여 안구 국소촬영을 할 필요가 있다. 영상은 $128{\times}128$ 매트릭스보다 $256{\times}256$ 매트릭스로 재구성하는 것이 좋다.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.89-92
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• 2000

Adenoid cystic carcinoma constitutes 4 percent of ail benign and malignant epithelial salivary gland tumors and is a highly malignant tumor of the salivary glands. The cytologic presentation in aspirates is usually characteristic with spherical clusters(balls) of small tumor cells filled with hyaline material. But in case of the poorly differentiated variety(solid type), it is difficult to differentiate from other tumors because sheets of small, fairly monotonous malignant cells, with somewhat larger and more conspicuous nuclei are only seen. The cytologic findings of fine needle aspiration of solid type adenoid cystic carcinoma of buccal mucosa in a 51-year-old man are presented. On cytologic findings, solid sheets of monotonous tumor cells with focal necrosis was noted on a hemorrhagic background and the characteristic cytologic features of adenoid cystic carcinoma was absent.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.91-96
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• 1998

Surgical resection of tumors in the maxillofacial region sometimes results in extended defects of soft and hard tissue that frequently causes aesthetic, functional and especially mental damages. It is essential for patients with such facial defects to reduce the scar and maxillofacial asymmetry. To attain esthetic facial appearance after hemimaxillectomy, we devise a new design, so called 'IOIO Incision' (InfraOrbital-IntraOral incision). The new approach is established on infraorbital region to expose maxillofacial skeleton in aspect of face. And the other incision is designed on intraoral region. The IOIO incision provide excellent aesthetic result after hemimaxillectomy, because of reduced minimal facial scar contraction. Maxillofacial surgeons are used to designing Weber-Fergusson incision in resection of maxillofacial tumors, but disadvantages of the incision were large scar and asymmetry of face. To improve theses problem, we attempted IOIO Incision.. For correct osteotomy of posterolateral wall of maxillary sinus, 1. Fenestra formation on zygomatic body for easily access of reciprocating saw to posterolateral wall of maxillary sinus. 2. To achieve better visual field in posterolateral aspect of maxilla, fat tissue is removed from infratemporal fossa. This new, versatile procedure can be used for benign and malignant lesions of the maxillary area. We introduce cases with review of literatures.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.114-118
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• 2017

Dermoid cysts are benign congenital tumors composed of keratinizing squamous epithelium and dermal derivatives. They account for less than 1% of all intracranial tumors and are rarely exhibited at the base of the skull. To the best of our knowledge, only one case report has presented computed tomography and conventional T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) findings that revealed an infratemporal dermoid cyst. In the present study, we report an unusual case of a dermoid cyst in the right infratemporal fossa, which was incidentally detected by MR imaging with the Dixon technique. This article also highlights the importance of meticulous radiological review and the usefulness of the Dixon technique in everyday clinical practice.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.291-296
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• 2018

Chemical carcinogenesis is a multistep process. Genotoxic carcinogens, which are DNA-reactive, induce DNA adduct formation and genetic alterations in target cells, thereby generating mutated cells (initiation). Subsequently, preneoplastic lesions appear through clonal proliferation of the mutated cells and transform into tumors (promotion and progression). Many factors may influence these processes in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, quantitative analysis plays an important role in studies on the carcinogenic threshold of genotoxic carcinogens. Herein, we present data on the relationship between key carcinogenic events and their deriving point of departure (PoD). Their PoDs were also compared to those of the carcinogenesis pathway. In an experiment, the liver of rats exposed to 2-amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo-(4,5-f)quinoxaline (MeIQx) was examined to determine the formation of MeIQx-DNA adducts, generation of mutations at LacI transgene, and induction of preneoplastic glutathione S-transferase placental form (GST-P)-positive foci and tumors (benign and malignant). The PoDs of the above key events in the carcinogenicity of MeIQx were increased as the carcinogenesis advanced; however, these PoDs were lower than those of tumor induction. Thus, the order of key events during tumor induction in the liver was as follows: formation of DNA adducts ${\ll}$ Mutations ${\ll}$ GST-positive foci (preneoplasia) ${\ll}$ Tumor (adenoma and carcinoma). We also obtained similar data on the genotoxic and carcinogenic PoDs of other hepatocarcinogens, such as 2-amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoline. These results contribute to elucidating the existence of a genotoxic and carcinogenic threshold.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2009

평소 복부 팽만을 보인 2세 남아가 내원 3일 전부터 간헐적인 구토를 동반하여 시행한 복부 방사선 사진에서 좌상복부에서 석회화 소견을 관찰하여 상부 위장관내시경과 복부 전산화 단층 사진을 시행하였다. 술 후 병리 검사에서 상당히 빈도가 드문 석회화 섬유 종양을 발견하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.584-589
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• 2016

Objective : A rare subtype of meningioma, sclerosing meningioma is not included in the current World Health Organization classification of meningiomas and is classified into the category of other morphological variation subtypes. Sclerosing meningioma is often misdiagnosed to other non-benign meningioma or malignant neoplasm, so it is important to diagnose sclerosing type correctly. We analyzed the radiological and clinical characteristics of a series of sclerosing meningiomas. Methods : Twenty-one patients who underwent surgery in one institute with a histopathologically proven sclerosing meningioma were included from 2006 to 2014. Eighteen tumors were diagnosed as a pure sclerosing-type meningioma, and 3 as mixed type. Magnetic resonance image was taken for all patients including contrast enhancement image. Computed tomography (CT) scan was taken for 16 patients. One neuroradiologist and 1 neurosurgeon reviewed all images retrospectively. Results : In the all 16 patients with preoperative CT images, higher attenuation was observed in the meningioma than in the brain parenchyma, and calcification was observed in 11 (69%). In 15 of the 21 patients (71%), a distinctive very low signal intensity appeared as a dark color in T2-weighted images. Nine of these 15 tumors (60%) exhibited heterogeneous enhancement, and 6 (40%) exhibited homogeneous enhancement that was unlike the homogeneous enhancing pattern shown by conventional meningiomas. Ten patients had a clear tumor margin without peritumoral edema. Conclusion : Although these peculiar radiological characteristics are not unique to sclerosing meningioma, we believe that they are distinctive features that may be helpful for distinguishing sclerosing meningioma from other subtypes.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.436-440
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• 2007

Objective : Spinal cord hemangioblastoma is an uncommon vascular neoplasm with a benign nature and is associated with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease in 20-30% of patients. Total removal of these tumors without significant neurological deficit remains a great challenge. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of VHL mutation analysis and to evaluate surgical outcome of patients with spinal cord hemangioblastomas. Methods : This study included nine patients treated for spinal cord hemangioblastomas at our institute between December 1994 and March 2006. There were four male and five female patients. Mean age was 37.8 years. The mean follow-up period was 22.4 months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the complete neuraxis was done in all cases and VHL mutation analysis was performed in three cases for a definite diagnosis. Results : Six patients had intramedullary tumor, and the remaining patients had intradural extramedullary lesions. Five patients were associated with VHL disease. The von Hippel-Lindau mutation analysis was done in three patients and two of them showed VHL gene abnormality. Tumors were located in the cervical cord in five cases and in the thoracic cord in four cases. All patients underwent surgical intervention, and total removal was achieved in six cases. All patients showed improvement or, at least, clinically stationary state. Surgical complications did not develop in any cases. Conclusion : Spinal hemangioblastoma in this series has been safely and effectively removed via a posterior approach. Postoperatively, clinical outcome was excellent in the majority of cases. The VHL mutation analysis was useful in patients with family history and in those with multiple hemangioblastomas.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.640-644
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• 2002

저자들은 성인에서는 드문 것으로 알려진 종격동 내에서 발생한 해면상 임파관종 1예를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.