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Comparison of the Clinical Features of Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Versus Asymmetric Septal Hypertrophy in Korea
Hyun Suk Yang, Jae-Kwan Song, Jong-Min Song, Duk-Hyun Kang, Cheol Whan Lee, Myeong-Ki Hong, Jae-Joong Kim, Seong-Wook Park, Seung-Jung Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):111-115. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundWe sought to test whether patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (APH) have different clinical features compared to those with typical asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH). MethodsAmong 32,534 patients who underwent routine ec..
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High Frequency of Microsatellite Instability in Intestinal-type Gastric Cancer in Korean Patients
Won Hyuk Choe, Sun-Young Lee, Jun Haeng Lee, Sang Goon Shim, Young-Ho Kim, Poong-Lyul Rhee, Jong Chul Rhee, Chang-Seok Ki, Jong-Won Kim, Sang Yong Song, Jae J. Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):116-122. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundAlthough there have been some reports on microsatellite alterations in gastric cancer, findings are inconsistent regarding the associations between histological classification and microsatellite instability (MSI). In the present study, we attempted to determine wheth..
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The Effects of Methylene Blue on Hemodynamic Parameters and Cytokine Levels in Refractory Septic Shock
Byung-Kyu Park, Tae-Sun Shim, Chae-Man Lim, Sang-Do Lee, Woo-Sung Kim, Dong-Soon Kim, Won-Dong Kim, Younsuck Koh
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):123-128. Published online June 30, 2005
Background/AimsEndogenous nitric oxide (NO) induces the peripheral vasodilation via the activation of guanylate cyclase in patients with septic shock. The purpose of this study was to assess the acute effects of methylene blue (MB), which is an inhibitor of guanylate cyclase, ..
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Clinical Aspects of Pregnancy and Delivery in Patients with Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Young-Woong Won, Won Moon, Yeong-Seop Yun, Ho-Suk Oh, Jung-Hye Choi, Young-Yeul Lee, In-Soon Kim, Il-Young Choi, Myung-Ju Ahn
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):129-134. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a condition that often develops in young women and, consequently, physicians should frequently manage and monitor pregnant patients with this disorder. MethodsWe reviewed the charts of 30 wo..
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The Efficacy of Paclitaxel and Cisplatin Combination Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Metastatic or Recurrent Gastric Cancer: a Multicenter Phase II Study
Sang Joon Shin, Sung Ho Chun, Kyeong Ok Kim, Min Kyoung Kim, Kyung Hee Lee, Myung Soo Hyun, Sung Hwa Bae, Hun Mo Ryoo, Young Rok Do, Ki Young Kwon, Hong Suk Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):135-140. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundAlthough many treatments for advanced gastric cancer have been developed, only poor treatment results have generally been obtained. We performed a prospective study on the combination chemotherapy of paclitaxel and cisplatin (PC). The primary objectives of the study ..
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Digitized QT dispersion by the Valsalva Maneuver in Hypertensive Patients
Hee-Jeoung Yoon, Seung-Won Jin, Jong-Min Lee, Woo-Seung Shin, Yong-Suk Oh, Man-Young Lee, Ki-Bae Seung, Tai-Ho Rho, Jae-Hyung Kim, Soon-Jo Hong, Kyu-Bo Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):141-145. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundHypertension is an important risk factor for sudden cardiac death, of which the incidence increases with increases in blood pressure. Prolonged QT dispersion has been identified to indicate increased risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac ..
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Increased Expression of Glucocorticoid Receptorβ Messenger RNA in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chang-Keun Lee, Eun Young Lee, You-Sook Cho, Keun Ae Moon, Bin Yoo, Hee-Bom Moon
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):146-151. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundGlucocorticoids have been known to be less effective for treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients than for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. To elucidate the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, we evaluated whether the glucocorticoid receptor (GR)..
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Comparison of Asthma Phenotypes Using Different Sensitizing Protocols in Mice
Yoon-Seok Chang, Yoon-Keun Kim, Joon-Woo Bahn, Sang-Heon Kim, Heung-Woo Park, Tae-Bum Kim, Sang-Heon Cho, Kyung-Up Min, You-Young Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):152-158. Published online June 30, 2005
BackgroundSeveral methods have been reported to induce asthmatic reactions in mice but few studies have compared their efficiency. We evaluated the efficiency of the protocols frequently used in the literature. MethodsBALB/c mice were sensitized..
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Case Reports |
Kimura's Disease Involving Thoracic and Abdominal Lymph Nodes in a Hemodialysis Patient
Sik Lee, Su Jin Jung, Sung Kwang Park, Kyung Pyo Kang, Kyu Yun Jang, Myoung Jae Kang, Won Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):159-162. Published online June 30, 2005
We report the first observed case of Kimura's disease occurring during hemodialysis, involving the thoracic and abdominal lymph nodes, which spontaneously resolved nearly completely after two months. Early diagnosis and recognition of Kimura's disease may spare both the patient and doctor from th..
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Autoimmune Chronic Pancreatitis Relapsing Despite the Maintenance Dose of Steroid
Dae Keun Pyun, Won Beom Choi, Myung Hwan Kim, Jae Pil Yun, Sang Su Lee, Dong Wan Seo, Sung Koo Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):163-167. Published online June 30, 2005
Autoimmune chronic pancreatitis is a disease characterized by diffuse swelling of the pancreas, irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct and elevated levels of serum IgG, and lymphoplasmacytic infiltration is observed on histologic examination. Steroid therapy can dramatically reverse the ..
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A Case of Pulmonary Inflammatory Pseudotumor: Recurrence Appearing as Several Consolidative Lesions after Complete Resection
Hong-Lyeol Lee, Lucia Kim, Kyung-Hee Lee, Kwang-Ho Kim, Cheol-Woo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):168-172. Published online June 30, 2005
Inflammatory pseudotumor (plasma cell granuloma) of the lung is an uncommon nonneoplastic tumor of unknown origin. This tumor typically manifests as a solitary, peripheral, and sharply circumscribed mass. Multiple lesions are seen in about 5% of cases. Resection is recommended for both diagnosis ..
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A Case of Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Arising from the Posterior Mediastinum
Sung Yong Lee, Je Hyeong Kim, Jae Seung Shin, Chol Shin, Kwang Ho In, Kyung Ho Kang, Se Hwa Yoo
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):173-176. Published online June 30, 2005
Plasmacytomas are a localized proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow, and are less frequently seen in extraosseous organs or tissues. Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare malignant neoplasm, and is especially uncommon when it arises from the mediastinum. Here, we report on a case of po..
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A Case of Erythema Nodosum and Serositis Associated with Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Jung-Hye Choi, Myung-Ju Ahn, Yong-Wook Park, Ho-Suk Oh, Young-Yeul Lee, In-Soon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):177-179. Published online June 30, 2005
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a heterogenous group of stem cell disorders usually characterized by progressive refractory cytopenias, which could progress to acute myeloid leukemia. MDS may be associated with a wide spectrum of skin lesions, including neoplastic cell infiltration, Sweet's syn..
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Eosinophilic Fasciitis Associated with Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Jin-Wuk Hur, Hye-Soon Lee, Wan-Sik Uhm, Jae-Bum Jun, Sang-Cheol Bae, Chan-Kum Park, Dae-Hyun Yoo
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):180-182. Published online June 30, 2005
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is scleroderma-like disease without Raynaud's phenomenon or visceral involvement. It is characterized by painful swelling of the extremities, accompanied by rapid weight gain, fever and myalgia. The acute state of disease is associated with significant peripheral blood..
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A Case of Primary Plasmacytoma of Lymph Nodes
Young Hyo Lim, Su Kyoung Park, Ho Suk Oh, Jung Hye Choi, Myung Ju Ahn, Young Yul Lee, In Soon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):183-186. Published online June 30, 2005
Extramedullary plasmacytoma may originate in any organ, either as a primary tumor or as a facet of systemic multiple myeloma. These solid lesions most commonly affect the upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract, skin, and lung. Primary plasmacytoma of the lymph node is a ra..
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Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty for Coronary Artery Stenosis in a Young Patient with Long Term Kawasaki Disease
Seok In Hong, Pum Joon Kim, Ki Bae Seung, Jung Hyun Kwon, Ju Yeal Beak, Chang Dong Yeo, Kyu Bo Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(2):187-190. Published online June 30, 2005
Kawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute, febrile, multisystem disease of children. More severe complications in 15~25% of cases include, the development of coronary aneurysms, ischemic heart disease, and sudden cardiac death. The standard treatment for significant coronary artery stenosis has generally..
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