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The Gustatory Sense Organs in the Mouthparts of the Adult Green Leafhopper (Cicadella viridis L.) (말매미충 (Cicadella viridis L.) 구기내의 미각감각기)

  • 이비파;한성식;이문홍;최귀문
    • Korean journal of applied entomology
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.201-208
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    • 1990
  • The gustatory sense organs in the mouthparts of th adult Green Leafhopper (Cicadella viridis L.) were observed by scanning electron microscope. The gustatory sensilla were composed of ten D-sensilla on the precibarim, eight P-sensilla on the wall of both side of eipharyngeal basin, and two H-sensilla in the food canal of the hypopharynx. D- and P-sensilla were again subdivided into 2 subtypes as two types by their morphology. Beneath the cuticle of epipharynx, two paris of nerve bundles were seen originating from D- and P-sensilla, respectively. And a pair of nerve bundles from H-sensilla, beneath the cuticle of hypoharynx, was observed.

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Occult Neck Metastasis Rate of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (후두 및 하인두 편평세포암종의 경부 잠재전이율)

  • Choi Eun-Chang;Kim Dong-Young;Koh Yoon-Woo;Hong Jung-Pyoe;Lee Sei-Young;Hong Won-Pyo
    • Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.18-21
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    • 1999
  • Background and Objectives: Occult neck metastasis rate of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer varies widely depending upon authors. Materials and Methods: Sixty four cases, previously untreated, of N0 laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma patients who underwent surgery as an initial treatment from 1992 to 1997 were evaluated. All had unilateral or bilateral elective neck dissection at the time of surgery for the primary. Occult neck metastasis rate was evaluated with pathologic examination of neck dissection specimen. Results: Occult neck metastasis rate by primary site was as follows. Supraglottis ipsilateral 32%(8/25) contralateral 15%(3/20), glottis ipsilateral 17%(5/30), contralateral 0%(0/22), hypopharynx ipsilateral 78%(7/9), contralateral 25%(2/8). Conclusion: Supraglottic and hypopharyngeal cancer may need elective neck treatment bilaterally. Occult neck metastasis of glottic cancer to opposite site was minimal.

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The Application of 3D Bolus with Neck in the Treatment of Hypopharynx Cancer in VMAT (Hypopharynx Cancer의 VMAT 치료 시 Neck 3D Bolus 적용에 대한 유용성 평가)

  • An, Ye Chan;Kim, Jin Man;Kim, Chan Yang;Kim, Jong Sik;Park, Yong Chul
    • The Journal of Korean Society for Radiation Therapy
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    • v.32
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    • pp.41-52
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: To find out the dosimetric usefulness, setup reproducibility and efficiency of applying 3D Bolus by comparing two treatment plans in which Commercial Bolus and 3D Bolus produced by 3D Printing Technology were applied to the neck during VMAT treatment of Hypopahrynx Cancer to evaluate the clinical applicability. Materials and Methods: Based on the CT image of the RANDO phantom to which CB was applied, 3D Bolus were fabricated in the same form. 3D Bolus was printed with a polyurethane acrylate resin with a density of 1.2g/㎤ through the SLA technique using OMG SLA 660 Printer and MaterializeMagics software. Based on two CT images using CB and 3D Bolus, a treatment plan was established assuming VMAT treatment of Hypopharynx Cancer. CBCT images were obtained for each of the two established treatment plans 18 times, and the treatment efficiency was evaluated by measuring the setup time each time. Based on the obtained CBCT image, the adaptive plan was performed through Pinnacle, a computerized treatment planning system, to evaluate target, normal organ dose evaluation, and changes in bolus volume. Results: The setup time for each treatment plan was reduced by an average of 28 sec in the 3D Bolus treatment plan compared to the CB treatment plan. The Bolus Volume change during the pretreatment period was 86.1±2.70㎤ in 83.9㎤ of CB Initial Plan and 99.8±0.46㎤ in 92.2㎤ of 3D Bolus Initial Plan. The change in CTV Min Value was 167.4±19.38cGy in CB Initial Plan 191.6cGy and 149.5±18.27cGy in 3D Bolus Initial Plan 167.3cGy. The change in CTV Mean Value was 228.3±0.38cGy in CB Initial Plan 227.1cGy and 227.7±0.30cGy in 3D Bolus Initial Plan 225.9cGy. The change in PTV Min Value was 74.9±19.47cGy in CB Initial Plan 128.5cGy and 83.2±12.92cGy in 3D Bolus Initial Plan 139.9cGy. The change in PTV Mean Value was 226.2±0.83cGy in CB Initial Plan 225.4cGy and 225.8±0.33cGy in 3D Bolus Initial Plan 224.1cGy. The maximum value for the normal organ spinal cord was the same as 135.6cGy on average each time. Conclusion: From the experimental results of this paper, it was found that the application of 3D Bolus to the irregular body surface is more dosimetrically useful than the application of Commercial Bolus, and the setup reproducibility and efficiency are excellent. If further case studies along with research on the diversity of 3D printing materials are conducted in the future, the application of 3D Bolus in the field of radiation therapy is expected to proceed more actively.

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Iranian Patients and Risk Factors in Young Adults: a Fifteen-Year Study

  • Mafi, Negar;Kadivar, Maryam;Hosseini, Niloufar;Ahmadi, Sara;Zare-Mirzaie, Ali
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.7
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    • pp.3373-3378
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    • 2012
  • Background: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the 8th most common cancer worldwide. Although older age, male gender, smoking and alcohol consumption are known risk factors, an increasing number of HNSCC patients are without typical risk factors. Our aim was to define demographics of HNSCC in Iran and the potential risk factors related to Iranian ethnicity and lifestyle. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study on 262 patients with primary SCC of the larynx, hypopharynx or tongue referred to our pathology department during 1995-2010. Patients' demographics, tumor characteristics and risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption and anemia were analyzed and compared in two groups of patients: over 40 years (older group) and 40 years or less (young group); Chi-square and Mann-Whitney analytical tests were employed. Results: 5.7% of patients were young adults. The male to female ratio was 1.5 in the younger group and 5.6 in the older group. In young adults, 40% of tumors were located in larynx and 40% in the tongue. Age >40 was significantly associated with laryngeal location (P<0.001). History of smoking and drinking was significantly associated with age >40 and SCC of larynx in both age groups. Cervical lymph node involvement was significantly correlated with SCC of tongue (P<0.001), however, considering young adults only, SCC of hypopharynx was most frequently accompanied by lymph node involvement (60%). The most prevalent tumor among men was SCC of larynx whereas SCC of hypopharynx was the most prevalent tumor among women (61%), of whom 18.2% were ${\leq}40$. Conclusions: The incidence of HNSCC among young adults seems to be higher in Iran compared to other countries. Reduction in exposure to known risk factors, especially tobacco smoking in forms of cigarettes and bubble pipes, and search for other causative agents of HNSCC in young population is recommended.

Gastric Pull-up for Esophageal Reconstruction in Hypopharyngeal Cancer - Report of 3 Cases - (하인두암에서의 위장거상을 통한 식도재건술 3례 보고)

  • 백완기
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.610-615
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    • 1991
  • Cancer of the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus has been a major therapeutic challenge to many surgeons. Here, we report 3 cases of successful esophageal reconstruction by gastric pull-up and pharyngogastrostomy after pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy for hypopharyngeal malignancy. Postoperative recoveries were uneventful. Oral feeding was encouraged a week or two after the operation and all the patients were discharged without feeding problem.

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