• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.528-531
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• 2021

Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma (PSP) is a tumor of pneumocytic origin that is classified as a benign neoplasm. To date, aggressive behavior of this tumor has rarely been reported. Here, we describe a case of a 56-year-old woman with a huge, 19-cm PSP that resulted in mediastinal shift and showed microscopic endobronchial invasion and necrosis. The differential diagnosis included malignant mesenchymal tumors, such as solitary fibrous tumor; however, PSP was confirmed based on the characteristic thyroid transcription factor 1 positivity and membranous expression of Ki-67 on immunohistochemical staining of tumor cells.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.97-100
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• 2021

Pilomatricoma(or calcifying epithelioma) is a not common benign solitary tumor originated from outer root sheath cell of hair follicle or hair follicle of sebaceous glands. The tumor usually presents as an asymptomatic, hard, superficial located, and skin colored to reddish blue cutaneous mass. Most of the tumors are less than 10mm in diameter and adherent to the skin. Recently, 48-year-old man presented with cheek mass. The tumor was 2.6cm sized and located at the subcutaneous layer of cheek on CT scan. The tumor was clearly removed via transoral approach with buccal incision leaving no wound on face. The mass was confirmed as pilomatricoma on pathologic examination. Herein, we report our experience with literature review.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.70-77
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• 2023

Hepatic hemangiomas (HH) - classified into congenital hepatic hemangiomas (CHH) or infantile hepatic hemangiomas (IHH) - are benign vascular tumors that are mainly asymptomatic, but may cause clinical problems that require treatment. While focal, multifocal, and diffuse IHH are responsive to propranolol treatment, CHH is mainly focal and thought to be resistant to treatment with propranolol. The clinical and imaging distinctions between CHH and IHH in cases of focal lesions can be challenging, while histopathological distinction is mostly lacking in the clinical setting. We report 4 neonatal symptomatic cases of focal HH treated with propranolol, with partial or complete resolution of the tumor, and the positive hemodynamic effect of propranolol in one case. We believe that although clear differentiation cannot be achieved between CHH and IHH without histopathological examination in cases of focal HH in neonates, propranolol treatment should be attempted in symptomatic cases since its benefits outweigh the possible small risk of side effects of propranolol.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권4호
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• pp.861-875
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• 2022

고주파 탐촉자를 이용한 초음파 검사는 음낭 검사의 일차선택 영상기법이다. 대부분의 고환 내 병변은 초음파 검사에서 저음영 병변으로 보인다. 고환 내 저음영 병변을 악성 혹은 양성 병변으로 구별하는 것은 중요한데, 병변의 악성 혹은 양성 여부에 따라 병변의 치료가 달라지기 때문이다. 이에 본 임상화보에서는 고환의 낭성 병변, 고환 종양, 고환의 염증성 병변, 고환 구역성 경색증, 그리고 고환 외상 등 다양한 고환 내 저음영 병변의 초음파 소견들에 대해 알아보고자 한다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.27-31
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• 2024

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors that occur in the salivary glands. While several cases of distant metastasis have been reported, instances of metastasis to the skin are rare. We present the case of a 72-year-old man diagnosed with parotid mucoepidermoid carcinoma who experienced temporary remission following surgical resection and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy. However, the carcinoma recurred along the skin at the periauricular area along the mask line. Given the current prevalence of COVID-19, the practice of wearing masks has become more widespread. This case report highlights the recurrence of mucoepidermoid carcinoma along the mask strap line, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing it from benign dermatological conditions.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권5호
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• pp.1321-1327
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• 2021

신경섬유종증 1형은 비교적 흔한 유전 질환이며 신경섬유종 형성, 피부의 색소 이상, 홍채의 리쉬결절 및 골격 이상들을 특징으로 한다. 다발성 피부 신경섬유종은 양성 신경초 종양이며 신경섬유종증 1형의 특징적인 병변이다. 신경섬유종증 1형과 관련된 심장 신경섬유종은 매우 드물며 문헌에 몇 가지 사례가 보고되었다. 이에 저자들은 신경섬유종증 1형을 가진 32세 여성에서 수술로 확진된 좌심실 신경섬유종의 컴퓨터단층촬영 및 자기공명영상 소견을 보고한다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권16호
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• pp.6749-6754
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• 2014

Background: There are limited data in the literature related to concomitant genital or extra-genital organ pathologies in patients with borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs). The aim of this study was to evaluate our experience with 183 patients to draw attention to the accompanying organ pathologies with BOTs. Materials and Methods: One hundred eighty-three patients with BOTs, diagnosed and/or treated in our center between January of 2000 and March of 2013 were evaluated retrospectively. Data related to age, tumor histology, lesion side, disease stage, accompanying incidental ipsilateral and/or contralateral ovarian pathologies, treatment approaches, and follow-up periods were investigated. Incidental gynecologic and non-gynecologic concomitant organ pathologies were also recorded. Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 40.6 years (range: 17-78). Ninety-five patients (51%) were ${\leq}40$ years. A hundred and forty-seven patients (80%) were at stage IA of the disease. The most common type of BOT was serous in histology. Non-invasive tumor implants were diagnosed in 4% and uterine involvement was found 2% among patients who underwent hysterectomies. There were 12 patients with positive peritoneal washings. Only 17 and 84 patients respectively had concomitant ipsilateral and concomitant contralateral incidental ovarian pathologies. The most common type of uterine, appendicular and omental pathologies were chronic cervicitis, lymphoid hyperplasia and chronic inflammatory reaction. Conclusions: According to our findings most of accompanying pathologies for BOT are benign in nature. Nevertheless, there were additional malignant diseases necessitating further therapy. We emphasize the importance of the evaluation of all abdominal organs during surgery.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2006

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor in salivary glands, and occurred in frequency of 60% in parotid gland tumors, and 50% in submandibular gland tumors, and 25% in sublingual gland tumors. Histopathologically, pleomorphic adenoma is composed of epithelial cells and mesenchymal tissues, and called 'mixed tumor' because of morphological divergency. The cell structures of luminal area are composed of polyhedral and cuboidal secretory epithelial cells and modified myoepithelial cells around it, and mesenchymal tissue is composed of some myoepithelial cells and stromal tissue. In stromal tissue, myxoid change, chondroid change, or hyalinization can be seen even if bone tissue. In many studies, tumor cells of pleomorphic adenoma containing modified myoepithelial cell participate in synthesis of glycosaminoglycans. In this study, tissue sample of pleomorphic adenoma of human salivary gland were obtained from 20 surgical specimens, and all specimens were routinely fixed in 10% formalin and embedded. Serial 4-8${\mu}m$ thick sections were cut from paraffin blocks. The histopathologic evaluation was done with light microscopy. And, with immunohistochemical staining, characteristics of glycosaminoglycan were observed. And, for biochemical analysis of glycosaminoglycan, isolation of crude glycosaminoglycan from tumor tissue and immuno-blot analysis were carried out. With transmission electromicroscopy, tumor cells and biologic behavior of pleomorphic adenoma were observed with distribution and expression of glycosaminoglycan in tumor cells, The results were obtained as follows: 1. In immunohistochemical study, chondroitin 4-sulfate is highly postively stained in myxoid stromal tissue, and chondroitin 6-sulfate is highly positively stained in chondroid mesenchymal tissue, both glycosaminoglycans are positively stained in non-luminal cell of ductal area. 2. Dermatan sulfate and keratan sulfate is positively stained in periductal non-luminal tumor cells. 3. In immunohistochemical study, heparan sulfate is weakly stained in luminal cells and non-luminal cells around duct, and chondroid mesenchymal tissue. 4. In transmission electromicroscopic view, the tumor cells are composed of modified myoepithelial cells, and contain many microfilaments and well developed rough endoplasmic reticulum. 5. In Immuno-Blot analysis, the expression of glycosaminoglycans is expressed mostly in chondroitin 6-sulfate and chondroitin 4-sulfate. From the results obtained in this study, tumor cells of pleomorphic adenoma are composed of modified myoepithelial cells, and glycosaminoglycans of chondroitin 4-sulfate and chondroitin 6-sulfate mostly participate in the development of pleomorphic adenoma, but dermatan sulfate, keratan sulfate and heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycans were expressed variably.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.506-512
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• 2010

배경: 이 연구는 비소세포암 환자에서 종격동 임파선 전이 여부를 정확히 예측하기 위해서 PET/CT에서 종격동 임파선과 폐종괴의 FDG 섭취비와 폐종괴의 Glut-1 발현 정도를 이용하여 분석 하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: PET/CT에서 폐종괴와 종격동 임파선에서 측정할 수 있는 정도의 FDG섭취가 있는 환자를 대상으로 하였다. FDG 섭취비는 종격동 임파선의 섭취를 폐종괴의 섭취로 나누어 구하였다. 폐종괴의 Glut-1 발현은 발현 면적으로 나타내었다. 결과: 폐종괴와 종격동 임파선의 mSUV값은 악성군에서 각각 $7.4{\pm}2.2$와 $4.2{\pm}2.2$, 양성군에서 각각 $7.6{\pm}3.7$와 $2.8{\pm}6.9$였다. FDG의 섭취비는 악성군과 양성군에서 각각 $0.58{\pm}0.23$과 $0.45{\pm}0.20$ (p<0.05)였다. FDG 섭취비와 Glut-1 발현 정도를 결합한 모델 중에서 {p/(1-p)}=ratio+glut+ratio${\times}$glut의 식으로 표시된 모델이 FDG 섭취비만을 이용한 모델 보다 정확히 종격동 임파선의 악성 정도를 예측할 수 있었다. 결론: 염증성 폐질환의 병력이 있는 일부 폐암 환자에서 Glut-1 발현 정도를 고려한 FDG 섭취비를 분석한 모델은 종격동 임파선의 악성 정도를 정확히 진단할 수 있다.

• Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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• 제61권11호
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• pp.600-604
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• 2018

Background and Objectives This study aimed to identify a reliable preoperative predictive factor for the development of thyroid cancer in patients with atypia of undetermined significance (AUS) identified by fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Subjects and Method This was a retrospective cohort study. Two hundred and ninety-nine patients diagnosed with AUS by preoperative FNAB who underwent curative thyroid surgery at our institution between September 2005 and February 2014 were analyzed. Clinical, radiological and molecular features were investigated as preoperative predictors for postoperative permanent malignant pathology. Results The final pathologic results revealed 36 benign tumors including nodular hyperplasia, follicular adenoma, adenomatous goiter, nontoxic goiter, and lymphocytic thyroiditis, as well as 263 malignant tumors including 1 follicular carcinoma and 1 invasive follicular carcinoma; the rest were papillary thyroid carcinomas. The malignancy rate was 87.9%. The following were identified as risk factors for malignancy by univariate analysis: $BRAF^{V600E}$ gene mutation, specific ultrasonographic findings including smaller nodule size, low echogenicity of the nodule, and irregular or spiculated margin (p<0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that only $BRAF^{V600E}$ mutation was a statistically significant risk factor for malignancy (p<0.05). When $BRAF^{V600E}$ mutation was positive, 98.5% of enrolled patients developed malignant tumors. In addition, the diagnostic rate of malignancy in these cases was approximately 16-fold higher than BRAF-negative cases. Conclusion Patients with AUS thyroid nodules should undergo $BRAF^{V600E}$ gene mutation analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy and if the mutation is confirmed, surgery is recommended due to the high risk of malignancy.