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Effect of Fenofibrate in Combination with Urate Lowering Agents in Patients with Gout
You-Hyun Lee, Chan-Hee Lee, Jisoo Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):89-93. Published online June 30, 2006
BackgroundTo assess the efficacy of fenofibrate treatment in combination with urate lowering agents in patients with gout. MethodsFourteen male patients with chronic tophaceous or recurrent acute attacks of gout were evaluated in an open-label p..
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The Incidence of Gastro-Esophageal Disease for the Patients with Typical Chest Pain and a Normal Coronary Angiogram
Chang-Wook Nam, Kee-Sik Kim, Young-Soo Lee, Sang-Hoon Lee, Seong-Wook Han, Seung-Ho Hur, Yoon-Nyun Kim, Kwon-Bae Kim, Byoung-Kuk Jang
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):94-96. Published online June 30, 2006
BackgroundAlthough patients may present with typical chest pain and exhibit ischemic changes on the cardiac stress test, they are frequently found to have a normal coronary angiogram. Thus, we wanted to determine which procedures should be performed in order to make an adequat..
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An Increased Monocyte Count Predicts Coronary Artery Spasm in Patients with Resting Chest Pain and Insignificant Coronary Artery Stenosis
Kyeong Ho Yun, Seok Kyu Oh, Eun Mi Park, Hyun Jung Kim, Sung Hee Shin, Eun Mi Lee, Sang Jae Rhee, Nam Jin Yoo, Nam-Ho Kim, Jin-Won Jeong, Myung Ho Jeong
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):97-102. Published online June 30, 2006
BackgroundCoronary atherosclerosis with inflammation gives rise to coronary vasospasm in the patients with coronary vasospastic angina. We have postulated that the peripheral leukocyte count and the differential count are associated with vasospastic angina.
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Efficacy of Irbesartan on Left Ventricular Mass and Arterial Stiffness in Hypertensive Patients
Chang Gyu Park, Jeong Cheon Ahn, Soon Jun Hong, Eung Joo Kim, Seung Jin Lee, Sung Mi Park, Hong Seog Seo, Dong Joo Oh
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):103-108. Published online June 30, 2006
BackgroundIncreased aortic stiffness measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are independent risk factors of cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients. We have conducted a prospective study to examine the effects of the angiotensin II..
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Impact of the Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components on Pulse Wave Velocity
Young-Kwon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):109-115. Published online June 30, 2006
BackgroundPulse wave velocity (PWV) reflects arterial stiffness and may provide an integrated index of vascular status and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Although the individual components of the metabolic syndrome (MS) are well established cardiovascular risk factors, th..
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Case Reports |
Concurrence of Sjögren's Syndrome in a Patient with Chlamydia-induced Reactive Arthritis; An Unusual Finding
Hyun Kyu Chang, Ki Tae Bang, Bo Han Lee, Jung Hyuk Kim, Kang Woo Bae, Myong Jin Kim, Seong-Kyu Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):116-119. Published online June 30, 2006
A 40-year-old Korean man presented with painful swelling and tenderness of both ankle joints as well as the plantar surfaces of both feet, along with inflammatory back pain, and a purulent discharge from the urethral orifice. The patient also complained of sicca-like symptoms including dry eyes a..
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Jung-Min Lee, Seung-Ho Hur, Chang-Wook Nam, Seung-Wook Han, Kee-Sik Kim, Yoon-Nyun Kim, Kwon-Bae Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):120-122. Published online June 30, 2006
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rapidly progressive hematological syndrome defined by the pentad of thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, neurologic abnormalities, fever and renal dysfunction. TTP has been associated with major surgical procedures and specific medica..
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A Case of Primary Pancreatic Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Myung-Kwon Lee, Seong-Woo Jeon, Young-Doo Lee, Hyang-Eun Seo, Chang-Min Cho, Sang-Gul Kim, Young-Kook Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):123-126. Published online June 30, 2006
Primary pancreatic lymphoma is rare, comprising 0.2~4.9% of all pancreatic malignancies and less than 1% of cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Many patients are diagnosed with lymphoma after radical resection. We report a rare presentation of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, appearing as a primary tu..
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Longlasting Remission of Primary Hepatic Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) Lymphoma Achieved by Radiotherapy Alone
Sang Yun Shin, Jin Seok Kim, Jong Keun Lim, Jee Sook Hahn, Woo Ick Yang, Chang Ok Suh
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):127-131. Published online June 30, 2006
Primary hepatic lymphoma is a rare disorder representing less than 1% of all extranodal lymphomas. Histological examination of a primary hepatic lymphoma usually reveals a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; there have been few reports of primary hepatic mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lympho..
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Pancreatic Metastasis and Obstructive Jaundice in Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
In Beom Jeong, Sun Moon Kim, Tae Hee Lee, Euyi Hyeog Im, Kyu Chan Huh, Young Woo Kang, Young Woo Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):132-135. Published online June 30, 2006
Primary lung cancer frequently metastasizes to distant organs. The pancreas is a relatively infrequent site of metastasis. Furthermore, obstructive jaundice resulting from pancreatic metastasis is extremely rare. This paper examines the case of a 65-year-old woman with small cell lung cancer init..
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A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Myopericarditis Presenting with Cardiogenic Shock and Normal Peripheral Eosinophil Count
Il Suk Sohn, Jong Chun Park, Jae Hun Chung, Kye Hun Kim, Youngkeun Ahn, Myung Ho Jeong, Jeong Gwan Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):136-140. Published online June 30, 2006
Eosinophilic myocarditis usually results from myocardial damage as a result of drugs or parasites, and is generally associated with increased peripheral eosinophil count. This form of myocarditis is difficult to diagnose clinically. A 25 year-old previously healthy woman was transferred fro..
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A Case of a Composite Adrenal Medullary Tumor of Pheochromocytoma and Ganglioneuroma Masquerading as Acute Pancreatitis
Eun-Kyoung Choi, Wan-Ho Kim, Keun-Yong Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):141-145. Published online June 30, 2006
Composite adrenal medullary tumors, composed of both pheochromocytoma and ganglioneuroma, are extremely rare, as are pheochromocytomas masquerading as acute relapsing pancreatitis. We recently experienced a case of a 48-year-old male with both these phenomena. The patient complained of an acute o..
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Coronary Artery Intervention after Cytostatics Treatment in Unstable Angina Patient with Essential Thrombocythemia. A Case Report and Literature Review
Hyun Chang, Chi Young Shim, June-Won Cheong, Ju-Yeon Pyo, Young Guk Ko, Donghoon Choi, Yangsoo Jang
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):146-149. Published online June 30, 2006
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a clonal disorder of myeloid stem cells that causes thrombocytosis. As a result, ET can lead to vascular thrombosis and tissue ischemia; the association of coronary artery abnormalities such as myocardial infarction or unstable angina is rare. Here we describe a ..
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Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Complicated with Pregnancy: A Case Report
Baek-Nam Kim, Byung-Don Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(2):150-153. Published online June 30, 2006
Hantaviruses cause two forms of human disease: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus infection can occur in pregnant women and it can have an influence on the maternal and fetal outcomes, although this is a rare finding even in endemic areas. W..
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