• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.3037-3046
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• 2012

The diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) encompasses two major groups of tumors with uneven survival outcomes - germinal center B-cell (GCB) and non-germinal center B-cell (non-GCB). In the present study, we investigated the expression of GCB markers (BCL-6 and CD10) and non-GCB markers (CD138 and MUM-1) in an effort to evaluate their prognostic value. Paraffin-embedded tumor biopsies of 46 Jordanian DLBCL patients were analyzed, retrospectively, by immunohistochemistry to investigate the expression of BCL-6, CD10, CD138 and MUM-1. In addition, survival curves were calculated with reference to marker expression, age, sex and nodal involvement. Positive expression of BCL-6, CD10, CD138 and MUM-1 was shown in 78%, 61%, 39% and 91% of the cases, respectively, that of BCL-6 being associated with better overall survival (p = 0.02), whereas positive CD138 was linked with poor overall survival (p = 0.01). The expression of CD10 and MUM-1 had no impact on the overall survival. Among the clinical characteristics studied, diagnosis at an early age, nodal involvement and maleness were associated with a higher overall survival for DLBCL patients. Our results underline the importance of BCL-6 as a marker of better prognosis and CD138 as a marker of poor prognosis for DLBCL patients.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.719-724
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• 2012

This study aimed to investigate the clinical significance of expression and amplification of decoy receptor 3 (DcR3) in pancreatic carcinomas (PC). mRNA expression was detected by PQ-PCR, and amplification was determined. DcR3 protein expression was detected by immunohistochemistry and ELISA. Correlations between DcR3 expression and clinical pathological factors were analyzed. The relative amount of DcR3 in PC tissues and non-cancerous tissues showed a statistically significant difference, 21 cases displaying more than two fold DcR3 amplification, while no such amplification was found in normal pancreatic tissues. DcR3 positive cell staining was located in the cytoplasm. The positive rate of DcR3 in PC and non-cancerous tissues showed a significant difference. DcR3 mRNA expression was correlated with clinical staging, size of the tumor, lymph node metastasis and histological staging, while protein expression was correlated with clinical data like tumor size. DcR3 gene amplification only correlated with tumor size. The level of DcR3 in serum of the PC resectable group before operation was $72.2{\pm}10.2$ pg/ml, showing a significant difference compared to gallbladder carcinoma group (GC) or pancreatic benign tumor (PBT) group (P < 0.01). In conclusion, DcR3 amplification is correlated with DcR3 expression in PC tissues, especially those clinical pathological factors which reflect tumor progression. Assessment of DcR3 level in sera of PC patients may be helpful for the early diagnosis and prognostic judgement.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.483-486
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• 2012

Background: The hepatocellular carcinoma is very common in China. Our aim in this report was to investigate clinical and pathological factors based on the current decade data that could influence prognosis of HCC patients after hepatectomy. Methods: Between 2002 and 2009, all patients undergoing hepatectomy for HCC were followed up and reviewed retrospectively. Prognostic factors were studied by univariate and multivariate analysis, with Kaplan-Meier and Cox multivariate survival analyses. Results: Complete clinicopathologic and follow-up data were available for 114 patients. The estimated cumulative survival rates at 1, 3, and 5 yr were 84.6%, 60.2% and 51.8%, respectively. On univariate analysis, key prognostic factors were AFP level, GGT level, tumor size, number of tumors, portal vein invasion, liver cirrhosis status and TNM stage. In the multivariate analysis, tumor size, GGT level, liver cirrhosis status and portal vein invasion were significantly associated with patients' prognosis. Conclusion: Through follow-up of a relatively large cohort of Chinese patients, tumor size, GGT level, liver cirrhosis status, portal vein invasion were revealed as important factors for long-term survival after hepatectomy. Early diagnosis for tumor and the improvement of liver function before surgery are important ways to improve the prognosis.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.829-840
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• 2013

본 논문은 흉부 X-선 기반으로 전역적 특성을 고려한 1차 영역 분할과 지역적 특성을 고려한 2차 영역 분할을 결합한 폐 영역 분할 방법을 제안한다. 1차 영역 분할은 랜드마크 기반의 학습 데이터를 사용하여 생성한 모델을 기반으로 일정 형태를 유지하며 경계선을 탐색하는 능동 형태 모델을 적용하였다. 2차 영역 분할은 국부 영역에 대하여 에너지를 산출하고 에너지가 최소가 되는 윤곽선을 탐색하는 국부 영역 기반 윤곽 모델을 사용하였다. 마지막으로 정확도를 평가하기 위해 5장의 영상을 전문가가 수동으로 분할한 영역과 제안한 방법을 통해 분할된 영역의 결과에 대한 다이스 계수를 계산하였으며, 유사도는 $95.33%{\pm}0.93%$로 나타났다. 효과적인 영상 분할 방법은 흉부 x-ray 영상에서 더 정확한 초기 진단과 예후 추정을 위한 컴퓨터 보조 진단 시스템의 개발에 필수적인 요소가 될 것으로 기대한다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.1977-1980
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• 2015

Objective: The Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHLD), an inherited neoplastic syndrome predisposing to central nervous system hemangioblastoma (CNS), pheochromocytoma (PCC), renal cell carcinoma(RCC), retinal hemangioma (RA) and renal cysts, is caused by mutations or deletions of the VHL tumor-suppressor gene. To assess VHL genotype-phenotype correlations with function of pVHL a gene mutation analysis of members in a Chinese family with non-syndromic PCCs and individuals with apparently sporadic pheochromocytoma (ASP) was performed. Materials and Methods: DNA samples of 20 members from the Chinese family with non-syndromic PCCs and 41 patients with ASP were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction and direct sequencing, confirmed by Taqman probe. Results: Three novel mutations (H125P, 623(^TTTGTtG) and R120T) were identified in the Chinese family and in 3 among 41 ASP patients. The mutations were all located in exon 2 of VHL gene encoding ${\beta}$-domain of pVHL. The tumor type in H125P carriers and R120T carriers was VHL type 2C. And 623(^TTTGTtG) carriers presented VHL type 2B or type 2C. Conclusions: VHL gene abnormalities were identified in the Chinese family with non-syndromic PCCs and patients with APS, resulting in dysfunction of pVHL. H125P and R120T could be associated with VHL type 2C, while 623(^TTTGTtG) might be linked with VHL type 2B or type 2C. Not only is the genetic analysis helpful for early diagnosis and treatment of patients with VHLD, it is also benefitial for research intoVHLD pathogenesis.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.48-53
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• 2012

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in South Korea. To decrease its mortality rate, its early detection is very important. Screening for HCC detection has been accepted as the management modality for patients with chronic liver disease. Reported herein is a case involving the marked rapid growth of HCC detected at an advanced stage in a screening test with a 3 months interval. A 49-year-old male patient with chronic hepatitis B was admitted to the hospital due to a liver mass detected on CT scan. The patient underwent a first CT scan 3 months earlier, and no tumor was detected. Follow-up CT scan was performed and showed a 9.1 cm HCC with portal vein thrombosis. Percutaneous liver biopsy was performed, and the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma was confirmed. In the pertinent guidelines, the recommended screening interval for HCC is 6-12 months, but the screening interval and additional diagnostic methods should be considered due to the variation in the HCC growth rate according to the patient's clinical characteristics.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.2495-2499
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• 2015

Mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase kinase kinase 3 (MEKK3) is an important serine/threonine protein kinase and a member of the MAPK family. MEKK3 can effectively activate the MEK/ERK signaling pathway and promote an autocrine growth loop critical for tumor genesis, cell proliferation, terminal differentiation, apoptosis and survival. To explore the relationship between MEKK3 and cell apoptosis, clinicopathology and prognosis, we characterize the expression of MEKK3, pERK and FoxP3 in the renal clear cell carcinoma (RCCC). Protein expression was detected by tissue microarray and immunochemistry in 46 cases of RCCC and 28 control cases. Expression levels of CD3+,CD3+CD4+,CD3+CD8+,CD4+CD25+, CD4+CD25+ FoxP3+ were assessed by flow cytometry and analyzed for their association with pathological factors, correlation and prognosis in RCCC. Expression of MEKK3, pERK and FoxP3 was significantly up-regulated in RCCC as compared to control levels (p<0.01), associated with pathological grade (p<0.05)and clinical stage (p<0.05). CD4+CD25+ Foxp3+ Treg cells were also significantly increased in RCCC patients (p<0.05). Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that MEKK3, pERK expression and patholigical stage were independent prognostic factors in patients with RCCC (p<0.05). MEKK3 can be used as an important marker of early diagnosis and prognostic evaluation in RCCC. It may be associated with imbalance of anti-tumor immunity and overexpression of pERK. Expression of MEKK3 and pERK are significantly increased in RCCC, with protein expression and clinical stage acting as independent prognostic factors.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2014

건강에 대한 관심의 증대로 의료영상이 빠르게 증가하고 있으며, 컴퓨터 기술의 발전으로 의료영상의 디지털화가 빠르게 진전되어 PACS가 의료현장에 도입되었다. 이러한 현상에 의한 의료영상 생산의 증가는 의료영상을 판독하여야 하는 영상의학과 전문의의 업무량을 증가하게 하였다. 이러한 추세에 따라 컴퓨터를 이용한 보조 진단의 필요성이 대두되어 의료영상 판독 분야에 CAD라는 용어가 생겨나게 되었다. 본 연구에서는 디지털 X-선 유방촬영장치에 의하여 획득된 영상의 판독을 위한 CAD 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 제안된 알고리즘을 Visual C++로 프로그램하여 실험하였다. 본 연구에 사용한 일곱 샘플영상을 CAD 알고리즘으로 실행한 결과 다섯 샘플의 결과는 양성종양 및 유방암으로 확인되었고 두 샘플 영상은 error처리 되었다. 본 연구에서 제시한 알고리즘과 이를 구현한 프로그램을 이용한다면 판독업무에 많은 도움이 될 것이며, 유방암의 조기발견에 크게 기여할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.376-384
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• 2020

Purpose: The role of prophylactic abdominal drainage in total gastrectomy is not well-established. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of abdominal drainage in the prevention and management of major intra-abdominal complications after total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 499 patients who underwent total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma in a high-volume institution. The patients were divided into drainage and non-drainage groups and compared for the development and management of major intra-abdominal complications, including anastomotic leak, abdominal bleeding, abdominal infection, and pancreatic fistulas. Results: The drainage group included 388 patients and the non-drainage group included 111 patients. The 2 groups showed no significant differences in clinicopathological characteristics or operative procedures, except for more frequent D2 lymphadenectomies in the drainage group. After surgery, the overall morbidity (drainage group vs. non-drainage group: 24.7% vs. 28.8%, P=0.385) and incidence of major intra-abdominal complications (6.4% vs. 6.3%, P=0.959) did not significantly differ between the two groups. The non-drainage group showed no significant increase in the incidence rate of major intra-abdominal complications in the subgroups divided by age, sex, comorbidity, operative approach, body mass index, extent of lymphadenectomy, and pathological stage. Abdominal drainage had no significant impact on early diagnosis, secondary intervention or reoperation, or recovery from major intra-abdominal complications. Conclusions: Prophylactic abdominal drainage showed little demonstrable benefit in the prevention and management of major intra-abdominal complications of total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.121-124
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• 2015

디지털유방촬영술은 유방암의 조기진단에 매우 중요하다. 그러나 방사선량을 과다하게 피폭하는 경우에는 환자에게 유방암의 발생확률을 증가 시킬 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 제조사별 관전압과 타깃-필터의 변화에 따른 흡수선량률과 화질을 분석하고 최적의 타깃-필터조합을 찾아 환자의 피폭선량 변화를 확인하고자 하였다. 각 제조사별 흡수선량률에서는 Mo/Mo를 사용할 때 가장 낮게 측정되었다. 대조도는 Mo/Rh를 사용할 때 우수하게 나타났다. SNR은 Mo/Mo(Siemens), Mo/Rh(Hologic), Mo/Rh(GE) 에서 우수하게 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 최대의 환자선량감소, 고대조도 영상획득, 높은 SNR 영상획득등 사용목적에 따라 타깃-필터 선택 시 좋은 참고지표가 될 것이다.