Reviews |
Treatment of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Jae-Yong Kwak
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):369-377. Published online November 27, 2012
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in all countries and all age groups. DLBCL is potentially curable, and the outcome of patients with DLBCL has completely changed with the introduction of therapy involving the monoclonal antibody rituximab in..
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Recent Paradigm Shifts in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Young Ok Jung, Hyun Ah Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):378-387. Published online November 27, 2012
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disease with severe symptoms of pain and stiffness. Chronic persistent inflammation of RA often leads to joint destruction, deformity and limitation of function, which ultimately results in significant deterioration of quality of life (QoL)...
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Editorials |
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Epigenetic Regulation of RUNX3 in Thyroid Carcinoma
Kyong Hye Joung, Minho Shong
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):391-393. Published online November 27, 2012
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Original Articles |
Comparison of Drug-Eluting Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Daisuke Hachinohe, Myung Ho Jeong, Shigeru Saito, Min Chol Kim, Kyung Hoon Cho, Khurshid Ahmed, Seung Hwan Hwang, Min Goo Lee, Doo Sun Sim, Keun-Ho Park, Ju Han Kim, Young Joon Hong, Youngkeun Ahn, Jung Chaee Kang, Jong Hyun Kim, Shung Chull Chae, Young Jo Kim, Seung Ho Hur, In Whan Seong, Taek Jong Hong, Donghoon Choi, Myeong Chan Cho, Chong Jin Kim, Ki Bae Seung, Wook Sung Chung, Yang Soo Jang, Seung Woon Rha, Jang Ho Bae, Seung Jung Park,
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):397-406. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsTo determine which drug-eluting stents are more effective in acute myocardial infarction (MI) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). MethodsThis study included a total of 3,566 acute MI survivors with CKD from the Korea Acute..
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DNA Methylation of RUNX3 in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Hee Ja Ko, Bo Yeon Kim, Chan Hee Jung, Sung Wan Chun, Ji Oh Mok, Yeo Joo Kim, Hyeong Kyu Park, Chul Hee Kim, Sang Jin Kim, Dong Won Byun, Kyo Il Suh, Myung Hi Yoo, Sung Gu Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):407-410. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsThe relationship between Runt-related transcription factor 3 (RUNX3) gene inactivation and various solid tumors has been reported; however, little information is available about RUNX3 in thyroid cancers. Met..
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Experience of Anti-Viral Therapy in Hepatitis B-Associated Membranous Nephropathy, Including Lamivudine-Resistant Strains
In O Sun, Yu Ah Hong, Hoon Suk Park, Sun Ryoung Choi, Byung Ha Chung, Cheol Whee Park, Chul Woo Yang, Yong Soo Kim, Bum Soon Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):411-416. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsChronic hepatitis B infection is a common cause of secondary membranous nephropathy (MN) in endemic areas. Lamivudine treatment improves renal outcome in patients with hepatitis B virus-associated MN (HBV-MN), but prolonged use leads to the emergence of lamivudi..
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Intensive Exercise Reduces the Fear of Additional Falls in Elderly People: Findings from the Korea Falls Prevention Study
Dong Hyun Oh, Ji Eun Park, Eon Sook Lee, Sang Woo Oh, Sung Il Cho, Soong Nang Jang, Hyun Wook Baik
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):417-425. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsFalls among older people are a major public health problem and may result in fracture, medical complications that require hospitalization, and fear of additional falls. Given the prevalence and impact of the fear of falling again, reducing the incidence of falls..
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Patient's Perception of Symptoms Related to Morning Activity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The SYMBOL Study
Yeon Jae Kim, Byung Ki Lee, Chi Young Jung, Young June Jeon, Dae Sung Hyun, Kyung Chan Kim, Sung Ken Yu, Hye Sook Choi, Won Hyuk Shin, Kwan Ho Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):426-435. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience more problematic respiratory symptoms and have more trouble performing daily activities in the morning. The aim of this study was to assess the perception of COPD symptoms related to morning a..
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The Progression of Bone Mineral Density Loss in Dialysis Patients Compared with the General Population
Petar Avramovski, Aleksandar Sikole
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):436-442. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to compare the progression of bone mass loss in chronic hemodialysis patients (CHPs) with that in general population patients (GPPs) over an 18-month period. MethodsThe control group consisted of 60 patien..
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A Comparison of Active Surveillance Programs Including a Spontaneous Reporting Model for Phamacovigilance of Adverse Drug Events in a Hospital
Il Seon Yun, Myung Jin Koo, Eun Hye Park, Sung-Eun Kim, Jae-Hyun Lee, Jung-Won Park, Chein-Soo Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):443-450. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsSpontaneous reporting systems have several weak points, such as low reporting rates and insufficient clinical information. Active surveillance programs, such as ward rounds and a clinical data repository (CDR), may supplement the weak points of such systems. We ..
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Case Reports |
Successful Treatment of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis with Clarithromycin
Masashi Ohe, Satoshi Hashino
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):451-454. Published online November 27, 2012
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an uncommon disease characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract, which is usually associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea, ascites, and peripheral eosinophilia. Steroids remain the mainstay of treatment for EGE, but symptoms ofte..
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Subaortic Membrane Late after Surgical Correction of Tetralogy of Fallot
Kyung-Hee Kim, Hyung-Kwan Kim, Sung-A Chang, Seil Oh, Kyung-Hwan Kim, Dae-Won Sohn
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):455-458. Published online November 27, 2012
We herein report a rare case of subaortic stenosis in association with a previous tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) surgical repair, which was not taken into account as a differential diagnosis. Echocardiography plays a pivotal role in identification of this rare combination. Therefore, echocardiography ..
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Followed by Hodgkin's Lymphoma
IK Soo Park, In Keun Park, Eun Kyoung Kim, Shin Kim, Sang Ryong Jeon, Joo Ryung Huh, Cheol Won Suh
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):459-462. Published online November 27, 2012
A 22-year-old man was referred to our institution due to lower back pain and was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine. The patient achieved complete remission with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. One year later, right cervical lymphadenopathy was observed a..
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Sudden Atelectasis and Respiratory Failure in a Neutropenic Patient: Atypical Presentation of Pseudomembranous Necrotizing Bronchial Aspergillosis
Ji Yun Noh, Seok Jin Kim, Eun Hae Kang, Bo Kyoung Seo, Kyoung Ho Rho, Yang-Seok Chae, Byung Soo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):463-466. Published online November 27, 2012
Pseudomembranous necrotizing bronchial aspergillosis (PNBA) is a rare form of invasive aspergillosis with a very poor prognosis. The symptoms are non-specific, and the necrotizing plugs cause airway obstruction. Atelectasis and respiratory failure can be the initial manifestations. Recently, we t..
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Letters to the editor |
Pelvic Bone Fractures Mimicking Bone Metastases in a Patient with Hepatitis B Virus-Associated Liver Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Dong Hyeon Lee, Eun Sun Jang, Hong Sang Oh, Kwang Hyun Chung, Eun Hyo Jin, Eu Jeong Ku, Eun Roh
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):467-469. Published online November 27, 2012
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Cytomegalovirus Induced Interstitial Nephritis and Ureteral Stenosis in Renal Transplant Recipient
Sung Ha Bae, Byung Ha Chung, Yun Kyung Park, Kwanhoon Jo, Chul Woo Yang, Yong-Soo Kim, Bum Soon Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):470-473. Published online November 27, 2012
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An Adult Case of Severe Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus Infection with T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder
Se-Kwon Mun, Seung-Sook Lee, Seung-Hwa Kang, Min-Jae Lee, So-Yeon Kim, Hyung-Gyu Choi, Hye Jin Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):474-477. Published online November 27, 2012
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A Case of Combined Cholinergic and Cold Urticaria
Hong-Woo Cheon, Su-Jung Han, So-Jeong Yeo, Sun-Hyo Lee, Min-Jin Kim, Shin-Hee Kim, An-Soo Jang
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):478-479. Published online November 27, 2012
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Images of interest |
A Large, Free-Floating Right Atrial Thrombus Evoking Periodic Dizziness
Sun Hwa Lee, Kyoung-Suk Rhee, Won Ho Kim, Jae-Ki Ko
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):480-480. Published online November 27, 2012
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Asymptomatic Disseminated Cysticercosis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Jee Youn Oh, Min Ja Kim, Jang Wook Sohn, Soon Jun Hong, Young Kyung Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):481-482. Published online November 27, 2012
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Erratum |
Erratum: A Case of Green Urine after Ingestion of Herbicides
Yun-Suk Shim, Hyo-Wook Gil, Jong-Oh Yang, Eun-Young Lee, Soo-Hyun Kim, Sae-Yong Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):483-483. Published online November 27, 2012
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