- Case Report
- A Case of Subdural Abscess Caused by Morganella morganii
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Eun Young Park, Su Jin Lee, Phil Soo Oh, Kwang Nam Kim, Seung Myung Moon
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(9):1024-1027. Published online September 15, 2004
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Morganella morganii, a gram-negative bacillus and part of normal faecal flora, is recognised as a common cause of urinary tract infection. We report a rare case of subdural abscess caused by M. morganii in an infant. It was secondary to purulent meningitis. The patient improved with treatment that consisted of surgical excision and systemic antibiotics. |
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- Levamisole-Induced Reversible Agranulocytosis in Children with Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome
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Su Jin Lee, Su Ja Hwan, Eun Seon Yoo, Seung Joo Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(4):576-579. Published online April 15, 1999
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Levamisole has been used for nephrotic syndrome due to its immunostimulating, immunomodulating, and steroid-sparing effects. Agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of levamisole, was rare and mostly associated with autoimmune disease, neoplastic disease and HLA B27 except one case in a nephrotic syndrome who was treated with high-dose(5mg/kg QOD) levamisole. This 15 year-old girl with steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome, who was... |
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- A Case of Myositis Ossificans Progressiva
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So Young Park, Su Jin Lee, Ji A Chung, Seung Joo Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(11):1601-1605. Published online November 15, 1998
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Myositis ossificans progressiva(MOP) is a rare, slow progressive autosomal dominant disorder that principally affects children under the age 10 years. It is characterized by progressive fibroblastic proliferation, and subsequent calcification and ossification of subcutaneous fat, muscles, tendons, aponeuroses and ligaments. The disorder is often associated with symmetrical malformations of the digits, especially microdactyly or adactyly of the thumbs and great... |
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