• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.929-934
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• 2013

Aim: To analyze the significance of different clinical factors for prognostic prediction in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients. Methods: Two hundred and twenty-seven DLBCL patients were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were managed with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) regimen or rituximab plus the CHOP (RCHOP) regimen. Results: Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), ${\beta}2$-microglobulin (${\beta}2$-M), B symptoms, Ann Arbor stage and genetic subtypes were statistically relevant in predicting the prognosis of the overall survival (OS). In the CHOP group, the OS in patients with germinal center B-cell-like (GCB)(76.2%) was significantly higher than that of the non-GCB group (51.9%, P=0.032). With RCHOP management, there was no statistical difference in OS between the GCB (88.4%) and non-GCB groups (81.9%, P=0.288). Conclusion: Elevated LDH and ${\beta}2$-M levels, positive B symptoms, Ann Arbor stage III/IV, and primary nodal lymphoma indicate an unfavorable prognosis of DLBCL patients. Patients with GCB-like DLBCL have a better prognosis than those with non-GCB when treated with the CHOP regimen. The RCHOP treatment with the addition of rituximab can improve the prognosis of patients with DLBCL.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.157-162
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• 2008

악성 골종양의 사지 구제술이 보편화 되었으나 슬관절 주위의 골육종환자 중 예상되는 하지부동이 5 cm 이상 되는 경우의 재건 술식의 선택은 아직 논란이 많다. 양측 골단판 중 하나를 희생하는 것이 불가피한 미성숙 소아의 슬관절 주위 악성골종양에서 가장 이상적인 재건술은; 1)인접 골 단판을 손상하지 않고, 2)가동관절을 유지할 수 있으며, 3) 일차술식이 추후 하지 연장술에 방해가 되지 않아야 할 것으로 생각된다. 저자들은 4세 원위 대퇴골 간부 골육종을 분절절제술 후 저온 열처리 자가골 재삽입술로 재건하였다. 술 후 6개월에 대퇴골 과 열처리 자가골 근위부의 불유합, 열처리 자가골의 흡수 및 파괴 와 내고정물의 해리가 발생하여 환자의 근위 대퇴골을 동종골 간단부에 안착시키는 술식을 이용하여 3개월 만에 근위부 골유합을 얻었으며 기능적 결과도 양호하여 보고하고자 한다.

• Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2017

Interleukin-32 (IL-32), a recently identified pro-inflammatory cytokine, is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of infections, cancer, chronic inflammation, and autoimmune disease. IL-32γ is the most active isoform in cell death and cell activation among nine distinct isoforms of IL-32. IL-32γ potentiates both osteogenic and osteoclastogenic capacities, and is critical in the coupling of bone resorption and bone formation for maintenance of bone homeostasis. IL-32γ is strongly associated with inflammatory bone disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoporosis. In this review, we summarize current research on the role of IL-32γ in inflammatory bone disorders, highlighting this cytokine as a novel target for prognostic marker and control of these diseases.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.344-353
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• 1998

목적 : 이 연구의 목적은 사람의 과립구에 존재하는 NCA-95 항원에 대한 항체를 이용한 면역신티그라피의 골수염의 진단에 대한 유용성과 삼상골스캔을 비교 연구하는데 있다. 대상 및 방법: 골수염의 진단이 확실하지 않아서 항과립구항체 면역신티그라피를 시행한 환자 39명을 대상으로 전향적으로 연구하였다. NCA-95 항원에 대한 단일클론 항체 1 mg 에 370MBq의 Tc-99m을 표지하여 정맥주사 후 4시간에 스캔을 시행하였다. 대상 환자 중 30명에서는 삼상 골스캔이 동시에 시행되었다. 항과립구항체 면역신티그라피의 판독에서는 국소적인 항체 섭취 증가가 있는 경우 골수염이 있는 것으로 판정하였다. 골수염 여부의 최종 진단은 조직 검사, 미생물학적균 동정, 장기간의 임상적 경과 관찰에 의하여 이루어졌다. 결과 : 대상 환자 39명 중 21명에서 골수염(1급성, 20 만성골수염)이 확인되었고 18명은 골수염이 아닌 다른 골 질환이었다. 항과립구항체 면역 신티그라피에 의한 골수염의 진단의 예민도는 71%, 특이도는 89%이었다. 삼상 골스캔의 예민도는 93%, 특이도는 38%이었다. 항과립구항쳬 면역신티그라피의 특이도는 정형외과적 수술 병력이나 골절이 있었던 경우에 100% (l1/11)로 삼상골스캔의 3375 (3/9)보다높았다. 결론: 항과립구항체를 이용한 면역신티그라피는 골수염의 진단에서 삼상 골스캔 단독 시행할 때 나타나는 위양성례를 줄여 진단의 특이도를 높이는데 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각한다. 그러나 만성골수염의 진단의 예민도는 삼상골스캔보다 낮았다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.131-138
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• 2013

During cancer progression, bone marrow derived myeloid cells, including immature myeloid cells and macrophages, progressively accumulate at the primary tumour site where they contribute to the establishment of a tumour promoting microenvironment. A marked infiltration of macrophages into the stromal compartment and the generation of a desmoplastic stromal reaction is a particular characteristic of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) and is thought to play a key role in disease progression and its response to therapy. Tumour associated macrophages (TAMs) foster PDA tumour progression by promoting angiogenesis, metastasis, and by suppressing an anti-tumourigenic immune response. Recent work also suggests that TAMs contribute to resistance to chemotherapy and to the emergence of cancer stem-like cells. Here we will review the current understanding of the biology and the pro-tumourigenic functions of TAMs in cancer and specifically in PDA, and highlight potential therapeutic strategies to target TAMs and to improve current therapies for pancreatic cancer.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2011

목적: 저자들은 양성 골종양의 이차적 악성 변화로 인한 속발성 연골육종 환자의 특성 및 종양학적 결과에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1986년 4월부터 2009년 4월까지 본원에서 치료받은 183명의 연골육종 환자 중 양성 골종양의 악성 변화로 생긴 속발성 연골육종 환자 18명을 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하여 환자의 특성 및 국소재발, 원격전이에 대해 살펴보았다. 결과: 속발성 연골육종 환자 18명을 원발성 병변에 따라 분류하였을 때, 골연골종 4명, 다발성 골연골종 11명, 다발성 내연골종 3명이었다. 추시 기간은 평균 85개월(21-166)이었다. 최종 추시상 5년 무병 생존율은 $85.9{\pm}9.3%$였으며 평균 기능적 점수는 25.2점(84%)으로 비교적 양호하였다. 추시 기간 중 3명의 환자에서 국소 재발이 발생하였으며 원격 전이는 없었다. 질병으로 인하여 사망한 환자는 없었다. 결론: 양성 골종양에서 발생한 속발성 연골 육종의 예후는 비교적 양호하였으며 해부학적 위치와 수술적 절제연이 중요한 예후 인자인 것으로 판단된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2473-2476
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• 2012

Background: In papillary and follicular thyroid cancers (PTC, FTC), nodal and distant metastasis are generally considered important determinants of recurrence and survival, respectively. However, there is no consensus about the threshold primary tumour size (PTS) for these determinants. The aim of this study was to assess size relationships for developing nodal, pulmonary, bone and overall distant metastases. Methods: This prospective study covered 139 (93 females and 46 males) consecutive biopsy proven patients with PTC (114/139, mean age $41.0{\pm}15.7$ years, M: F, 35%:65%) and FTC (25/139, mean age $39.2{\pm}14.3$ years, M: F: 24%:76%). Results: Average primary tumor size was $23.4{\pm}11.1$ mm and $26.5{\pm}13.1$ mm for PTC and FTC respectively (p value=0.223). Nodal metastasis was found more common in PTC than FTC (49% vs 28%, p value <0.05), whereas overall distant metastasis was approximately the same (13% and 24%, p value=0.277); however, bone metastasis was significantly higher in FTC than PTC (24% vs 5%, p value <0.05). Cumulative risk for nodal and distant metastases for FTC and PTC starts at PTS <20 mm and may indicate an unusual aggressive tumor behavior in the studied population. Highest cumulative risk for nodal and pulmonary metastases in PTC and for bone metastasis in FTC was found to be ${\geq}50$ mm PTS. Conclusion: We conclude that a PTS of <20 mm may indicate an unusual aggressive tumor behavior with highest cumulative risk for nodal and pulmonary metastases in PTC and for bone metastasis in FTC with a cutoff of ${\geq}50$ mm.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.5273-5280
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• 2016

Objective: To evaluate stromal cells of the bone marrow microenvironment (BMM) in bone marrow trephine biopsy (BMTB) specimens, with a focus on fibronectin, tumor necrosis factor- alpha (TNF-${\alpha}$) and L-selectin in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) patients, before and after therapy. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 de novo NHL patients, 64 with B-cell lymphomas 80%, (follicular cell lymphoma (FCL) in 32, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) in 12, and diffuse large cell lymphoma in 20) and 16 with T-cell lymphomas (20%) all diagnosed as T-Lymphoblastic lymphomas, were evaluated before and after therapy. For comparison, 25 age and sex matched BM donors, were included as a control group. BMTB material and BM aspirates were taken for morphological assessment of stromal cells, the plasma of these samples being examined for $TNF{\alpha}$ and L-selectin by ELISA, and fibronectin by radial immunodiffusion (RID). Results: BM stromal cells comprising reticular macrophages and fibroblasts were elevated in 53.3% of NHL cases at diagnosis, while BM fibronectin levels were decreased and BM $TNF{\alpha}$ and L-selectin were higher than in controls (p<0.05). In NHL cases, elevated values of BM $TNF{\alpha}$ and BM L-selectin were associated with signs of aggressive disease, including >1 extra nodal sites, detectable B symptoms, high grade, BM and CNS invasion, and a high International prognostic index (IPI) (p<0.05). Conclusion: BMM components, $TNF{\alpha}$, L-selectin and fibronectin, in NHL can be useful in evaluating disease activity, extent and response to treatment and as prognostic markers according to the IPI.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.2593-2596
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• 2016

Background: Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare disease that accounts for less than 1% of all cancers in men and less than 1% of all diagnosed breast cancers. In this study, we retrospectively evaluated the clinicopathological features, treatment options and overall survival in Kurdish MBC cases. Materials and Methods: Seventeen MBC were referred to Department of Radiation Oncology in Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah, Iran, between 2010 and 2016. Immunohistochemical analysis was performed for ER, PR and Her2 biomarkers and FISH for those with Her2 2+. Median follow-up period was 30 months (2-65 months). We excluded from the study patients who did not have follow-up after initial diagnosis. Treatment methods were chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, target therapy and palliative care. Survival was estimated by the Kaplan Meier method (Prism 5). Results: The mean age at diagnosis was $49.24{\pm}17$ years (range, 24-85 years). Grade II was the most grade in MBC (65%). Fourteen patients (82%) had invasive ductal carcinoma, one (6%) had ductal carcinoma in situ and 2 (12%) had invasive papillary. ER, PR and Her2 were significantly positive in 14/17, 8/17 and 2/17 cases, respectively. The treatment included modified radical mastectomy for most patients. Chemotherapy with TAC and CEF regimens was delivered to 15/17 cases. Tamoxifen therapy was delivered to 14/17 cases. Three stage IV patients received Avestin and two with Her2 3+ were given Trastuzumab (Herceptin). Patients received adjuvant radiotherapy following surgery and chemotherapy. The site of metastasis was the bone in 2 cases, lung in 1 case and liver in 1 case. Zoledronic acid (Zometa) was prescribed for patients with bone metastasis. Five-year overall survival rate was 64%. Conclusions: MBC is rare. Thus, we need larger studies are in collaboration with several research centers in the field of breast cancer. ER positive, grade II of invasive ductal carcinoma, stage II and right side happened more with MBC. Overall survival is similar to other studies.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제67권3호
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• pp.244-248
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• 2009

Primary myelofibrosis is characterized by replacement of bone marrow with fibrotic tissue and the development of extramedullary hematopoiesis. Extramedullary hematopoiesis primarily involves the spleen and liver, but can also occur in the lungs. We report the case of an 80-year-old male who was admitted for evaluation of a lung mass and persistent thrombocytopenia. A percutaneous needle aspiration from the mass in the right lower lung showed myelopoietic cells with fatty tissue. A bone marrow biopsy revealed a hypercellular marrow with an increased number of atypical megakaryocytes. The final diagnosis was a prefibrotic stage of primary myelofibrosis leading to extramedullary hematopoiesis in the lung.