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Case Report
A Case of Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia
Ho Young Lee, Hwang Min Kim, Mee Kyung Namgoong, Jong Soo Kim, Soon Hee Jung, Dong Jin Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(4):572-577.   Published online April 15, 1997
Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia(LIP) is an uncommon process in childhood, and is characterized by interstitial accumulation of mature lymphocytes, plasma cells and reticuloendothelial cells. LIP is believed to have autoimmune or immunologic pathogenesis, because it is frequently associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Epstein-Barr virus infection, common variable immunodeficiency. The patient described in this report had idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Evans syndrome...
Original Article
Fixed Subaortic Stenosis in Children
Eun Jin Choi, Byung Ho Choi, Myung Chul Hyun, Sang Bum Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(4):505-511.   Published online April 15, 1997
Purpose : This study attempted to describe the Doppler and two-dimensional echocardiographic features of fixed subaortic stenosis, the de novo occurrence and progression of this lesion and to review its etiology, treatment and course. Methods : We studied 17 patients of fixed subaortic stenosis who, between Jan. 1993 and Jan. 1996, ware diagnosed by echocardiographic examination at Kyungpook National University Hospital....
Relationship between Antistreptolysin O Titer and Number of Colonies from Throat Swab Culture Plate in Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Carriers and Normal School Children
Sungho Cha
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(4):480-488.   Published online April 15, 1997
Purpose : To know the true carrier rate and the immunologic responses(antistreptolysin O :ASO) to beta-hemolytic streptococci which obtained from normal school children with or without carrying streptococci. And to study the clinical meaning of the number of organisms found in culture. Methods : One hundred ninty-eight first grade of elementary school children were included. I obtained throat swab culture from...
Case Report
A Case of Multicystic Encephalomalacia in a Liveborn Twin with a Stillborn Co-twin
Mi Ya Park, Kyung Hee Kim, Jae Seung Yang, Baek Keun Lim, Jong Soo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(3):429-433.   Published online March 15, 1997
Multicystic encephalomalacia is the condition defined anatomically by the presence of multiple cavities in the great part of both cerebral hemispheres. The most common cause of the condition was regarded as the circulatory disturbance during the perinatal period. Also,neonatal asphyxia was the most important cause of the circulatory disturbance. But we experienced a case of multicystic encephalomalacia in a liveborn twin with a stillborn...
A Case of Granular Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with t(5p;5p) Arising in Down Syndrome Infant
Soon Ja Lee, Young Ho An, Hai Lee Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(3):417-422.   Published online March 15, 1997
Granular lymphoblast which is characterized by the presence of clearly defined azurophilic cytoplasmic granules are a relatively uncommon finding and indicate a negative impact on prognosis of childhood ALL. Granular ALL is more common in FAB L2 cases but there is no significant difference by immunophenotype and no specific cytogenetic abnormality correlated with clinical significance of granular ALL has been reported. We present a case...
Original Article
Prophylactic Treatment of Anemia of Prematurity with Recombinant Human Erythropoietin and High Doses of Iron
Young Ho Lee, Ahn Hong Choi, Soon Yong Lee, Jeong Sook Park, Bong Keun Choi, Hyoung Shim Chang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(3):361-367.   Published online March 15, 1997
Purpose : We conducted randomized study to determine whether high doses(6mg/kg/ day) of iron would exert a more supplemental effect than low doses(3mg/kg/day), and which regimen of recombinant human erythropoietin(rHuEPO) and iron would be more beneficial in the prophylactic treatment of anemia of prematurity. Methods : We randomly assigned 38 sick premature infants who were more likely than symptom-free premature infants requiring erythrocyte transfusions for...
The Hematologic Effect of Antiepileptic Drug
Dae Hun Pee, Young Kwan Park, Baik Lin Eun, Sang Hee Park, Soon Kyum Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(2):217-224.   Published online February 15, 1997
Purpose : There have been controversies on the hematologic effects of antiepileptic drugs according to the mono or combined antiepileptic therapy. We evaluated the hematologic changes of the patients who have been taking antiepileptic drugs for more than 4 months and compared the changes of these values according to the mono or combined therapy. Methods : From May,1989 to April,1995, we had examined the blood...
Clinicopathological Study about Childhood Primary Nephrotic Syndrome Resistant to 4-week Daily Steroid Therapy
Jung Sue Kim, Il Soo Ha, Hae Il Cheong, Yong Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(12):1729-1735.   Published online December 15, 1996
Purpose : Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children is difficult to manage and tends to progress to chronic renal failure. We studied clinicopathological correlations in primary nephrotic syndrome in children resistant to 4-week daily steroid therapy. Methods : Among children who had been admitted to Seoul National University Children's Hospital during the period between Oct. 1985 and Jul. 1995 and diagnosed as primary nephrotic syndrome, 87...
Case Report
Two Cases of Nitric Oxide Inhalation for Treatment of Severe Pulmonary Hypertension after Surgical Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Yun Sil Chang, I-Seok Kang, Won Soon Park, Suk Koo Lee, Hun Hahk Kim, Heung Jae Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(11):1611-1619.   Published online November 15, 1996
Nitric oxide, an endothelium-derived relaxing factor, is a selective pulmonary vasodilator. We have built and settled down the delivery system of nitirc oxide gas inhalation for the first time in Korea. Two newborn babies delvelped near fatal pulmonary hypertension after surgical repair of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. All conventional therapeutic measures failed. So we decided to attempt to use of nitric oxide gas for...
Original Article
Caustic Esophagitis and Gastrofiberoscopy in Children
Hyeon Jeong Kim, Jeong Kee Seo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(11):1556-1564.   Published online November 15, 1996
Purpose : There have been many accidental ingestions of strong acid or alkali in early childhood. If the patient survives the acute effects of caustic ingestion, the reparative response can result in esophageal and gastric stenosis. However there have been few endoscopic studies on caustic esophagitis in children. The aim of this study was to review the contribution of the endoscopy to the diagnosis...
A Study for the Normal Serum Carnitine Levelsand the Effect of Anticonvulsants on Serum Carnitine Levels in Pediatric Age
Byeong Eui Kim, Heung Dong Kim, Churl Young Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(10):1414-1421.   Published online October 15, 1996
Purpose : This study aimed to evaluate the effect of anticonvulsants on serum carnitine levels as well as normal serum carnitine levels. Methods : We measured the serum carnitine levels in 53 healthy children(34 males, 19 females) and 115 epileptic children(55 males, 60 females) receiving a various antiepileptic drugs. We assessed the effects of antiepileptic drugs on serum carnitine level together with a correlation between...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Cardiac Anomalies
Nam Su Kim, Myung Kul Yum, Hahng Lee, Sung Ro Jung, Jung Bae Yoo, Jae Ek Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(10):1395-1404.   Published online October 15, 1996
Purpose : Fetal echocardiography is used for the prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease. Fetal echocardiography allows decisions to be made in advance where the fetal abnormality is not compatible with life after delivery or where early correction is required. Our fetal echocardiographic experience was analysed retrospectively to guide future clinical application. Methods : 138 mothers had fetal echocardiography from April 1992 to December...
Case Report
A Case of Infantile Acute Hemorrhagic Edema
Hyun Jeong Lee, Dong Won Lee, Si Yong Kim, Baik Kee Cho, Chang Kyu Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1168-1172.   Published online August 15, 1996
Infantile acute hemorrhagic edema(IAHE) is a variant of leukocytoclastic vasculitis which is characterized by painful edematous purpura of cockade pattern on the head and distal extremities. The lesions are limited to the skin and complete recovery occurs within 1 to 3 weeks. Recently, it is accepted as a separate entity from Henoch-Schönlein purpura. A nine month-old boy presented multiple cockade ecchymotic plaques and inflammatory...
Original Article
Cytodiagnostic Urinalysis in the Differentiation of Leukocyturias of Children with Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) from Those of Children without UTI
Il Soo Ha, Hae Il Cheong, Young Joon Hong, Jin Q Kim, Yong Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1122-1129.   Published online August 15, 1996
Purpose : Although routine urinalysis can detect leukocyturia, difficulties remain in differentiating subpopulations of leukocytes and various epithelial cells in urinary sediments. This study was performed to appreciate the value of cytodiagnostic urinalysis in the discrimination of leukocyturias of bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI) from those without UTI. Methods : Urine from 12 children with UTI (UTI group) and from 11 children without UTI (non-UTI...
Hemodynamic Status of Subpulmonic Ventricular Septal Defect in Relation to Morphologic Changes of Aortic Valve
Myung Hyun Sohn, Jae Young Choi, Jong Kyun Lee, Jun Hee Sul, Sung Kyu Lee, Bum Koo Cho
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1103-1110.   Published online August 15, 1996
Purpose : Subpulmonic ventricular septal defect is clinically important because the risks of aortic regurgitation and endocarditis are substantially increased. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of hemodynamic changes induced by structural anomalies of aortic valve on the surgical outcome. Methods : This clinical study was done by reviewing the medical records of 124 patients who were diagnosed and surgically managed at the...
Genital Mycoplasmasin the Newborn Infants: Colonization, Prevalence and Clinical Significance
Yun Sil Chang, Sung Gwon Kim, Beyong Il Kim, Won Soon Park, Bo Hyun Yoon, Eui Chong Kim, Jung-Hwan Choi, Chong Ku Yun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1084-1094.   Published online August 15, 1996
Purpose : The genital mycoplasmas: Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis have recently assumed an increasing importance as neonatal pathogens especially in preterm infants. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of infections with these organisms in newborn infants who were admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU) and who were suspected having infection in newborn nursery Methods : Sixty four inborns who...
Comparison of The Efficacy of the Fiberoptic Phototherapy and Conventional Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Hye Jung Min, Gwi Sook Kim, Soo Kyung Lee, Il Kyung Kim, Ho Sung, Chang Hee Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1076-1083.   Published online August 15, 1996
Purpose : We performed this study in order to compare the feasibility and efficacy of the fiberoptic phototherapy with conventional phototherapy and double phototherapy with single phototherapy for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia while watching for any possible side effects of the system. Methods : During the period of February 1994 till June 1995, randomized controlled study was performed. 130 healthy term infants with non-hemolytic...
Case Report
Herditary Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasiain Twins
Myung Gil Han, Do Hyun Kim, Hyung Ro Moon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(7):1005-1009.   Published online July 15, 1996
Hereditary anhidrotic ectodermal Dysplasia is a congenital disease displaying characteristics of anhidrosis, hypotrichosis and dental defect which are caused by developmental anomaly of ectodermal epidermis and its appendages. We experienced two cases of hereditary anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in two-year and four-month old twin brothers. These patients suffered from intermittent high fever early in life which brought them to our clinical attention. However the diagnosis of...
A Case of Cystic Pancreatoblastoma Associated with Congenital Hemihypertrophy
Hyun Joo Lee, Kyuong Ha Yoo, Young Mi Hong, Kyung hee Kim, Kum Ja Choi, Joung Hyun Yoo, Sung Sook Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(6):861-865.   Published online June 15, 1996
We experenced a case of cystic pancreatoblastoma associated with congenital hemihypertrophy in a 4months old male. The mass was located on the anterior side of pancreatic head without any connection to the pancreas. After exision of cystic pancreatoblastoma, chemotherapy(FAM regimen) was performed 15 times due to capsular tumor invasion. Until this time there was no drug side effect and metastasis....
Original Article
The Usefulness of Clinical Scoring System as Prognostic Predictor in Neonatal Seizure
Hyunmi Kim, Gyoung Hee Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(6):829-838.   Published online June 15, 1996
Purpose : Neonatal seizure is usually the presentation of underlying neurologic dysfunction rather than a disease and have high mortality and morbidity as sequalae. Therefore, the parameter predicting the neurologic prognosis is necessary. This study was performed to identify the usefulness of clinical scoring as predictor in neonatal seizure by analyzing outcomes. Methods : From 1982 to 1994, 101 neonates were admitted to Neonatal Intensive...
Effect of Steroid Therapy on Bone Mineral Density in Children with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome
Byeong Hee Son, Woo Yeong Chung, Chul Ho Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(6):822-828.   Published online June 15, 1996
Purpose : Osteoporosis and growth failure have been known one of the serious side effects of corticosteroid therapy especially in children. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of long-term administration of steroids on bone mineral density(BMD) in children with nephrotic syndrome and its relationship to cumulative steroid dose, the duration of the rapy and sex. Methods : The BMD of...
Case Report
An Autopsy Case of Double Aortic Arch
Ji Sook Kim, Yong Myung Jo, Kyung Hee Ko, Eun Ryoung Kim, Je Grun Chi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(5):727-731.   Published online May 15, 1996
Double aortic arch is the most common type of symptomatic vascularring. In most patients, the symptoms are manifested at birth or in early infancy. Double aortic arch usually has more severe symptoms than other types of complete vascular rings. We experienced one case of complete duplicated double aortic arch with left descending aorta and left patent ductus arteriosus. A one-day-old female neonate was transferred...
Original Article
Prognosis of Congenital Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia After Hepatic Portoenterostomy
Myung Hyun Sohn, Ki Sup Chung, Euh Ho Whang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(5):658-664.   Published online May 15, 1996
Purpose : The surgical results for congenital extrahepatic biliary atresia have been improved since Kasai first described hepatic portoenterostomy(Kasai operation) in 1959. This study was conducted to evaluate the postoperative prognosis of congenital extrahepatic biliary atresia after hepatic portoenterostomy. Methods : This clinical study was done by reviewing the medical records of 30 patients who have undergone hepatic portoenterostomy at the Severance Hospital, Yonsei...
Case Report
A Case of Hypothalamic Hamartoma with Gelastic Seizure Only
Se Wook Oh, Je Ho Cho, Sang Woo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(3):431-435.   Published online March 15, 1996
Hypothalamic hamartoma is a congenital anomaly presenting precocious puberty, gelastic seizure and mental retardation. Other possible accompanying anomalies are cleft palate, tetralogy of Fallot, skeletal malformation and anal malformation. But the patient describing here manifested gelastic seizure only with isosignal mass of 1.5cm in diameter situated just behind optic chiasm in T1WI and T2WI of MRI. His EEG showed multifocal...
Original Article
Mucormycosis in Leukemic Children
Seung Ghon Nam, Eun Wha Choi, Jin Young Park, Jong Jae Kim, Hee Young Shin, Hoan Jong Lee, Hyo Seop Ahn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(3):379-388.   Published online March 15, 1996
Purpose : Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by one of the ubiquitous fungi of the order Mucorales, occurring almost exclusively in immunocompromised hosts such as patients with diabetes, leukemia and lymphoma. Recently the incidence of mucormycosis is rising associated with the increasing predisposing factors such as cytotoxic drugs and immunosuppressive agents. Though mucormycosis is frequently fatal, there has...
Helicobacter pylori Infection and Various Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases in Children with Abdominal Complaint
Hyun Young Kim, Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(3):361-369.   Published online March 15, 1996
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to research the incidence of H. pylori infection in children with upper gastrointestinal complaints according to age, sex, and diseases diagnosed by endoscopy. This study was also aimed at evaluating the usefullness of diagnostic methods, and to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Methods : Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and gastric mucosal biopsy were performed...
Case Report
A Case of Septo-Optic Dysplasia
Tae Kyong Lee, Eui Ja Kang, Eun Sik Kang, Hae Jin Choeh, Kyuchul Choeh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(2):287-290.   Published online February 15, 1996
Septo-optic dysplasia, as first described by de Morsier, is a rare developmental anomaly involving optic nerve hypolasia, midline anomalies of the brain and variable hypothalamicpituitary dysfunction. We experienced a case of septo-optic dysplasia in 56-day old male infant who presented with prolonged jaundice. A magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed absence of the septum pellucidum and the ophthalmoscopic examination...
Original Article
Bacteriological Survey of beta-Hemolytic Streptococci from the Throats of Elementary School Children in Chinju -Compared with the Results of Children in Kangwon, Chungnam and Seoul-
Seon-Ju Kim, Kook-Young Maeng, Hyang-Im Lee, Yun-Kyong Cho, Hee-Sang Yun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(2):238-245.   Published online February 15, 1996
Purpose : Throat culture for streptococcal pharyngitis is a gold standard to diagnose, but it may be misleading to interpret due to the carriers. The isolation rates of beta-hemolytic streptococci (BHS) and Streptococcus pyogenes in the school children in Chinju were investigated and compared with those of Kangwon, Chungnam and Seoul previously reported. Methods : Throat cultures were taken from the...
Case Report
A Case of Idiopathic Crescentic Glomerulonephritis
Jung Keum Park, Sang Il Goo, Woo Yeong Chung, Chul Ho Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(1):131-135.   Published online January 15, 1996
We experienced a case of idiopathic crescentic glomerulonephritis in a 10-year-old girl who was admitted to our hospital due to gross hematuria and oliguria for 2 months. The diagnosis was based on the rapidly progressive clinical course to chronic renal failure, positive p-ANCA test and light microscopic findings of diffuse crescents formation in about 80% glomeruli of renal tissue obtained...
Original Article
Report of Nationwide Epidemiology of Aseptic Meningitis Outbreak in 1993 in Korea
Sung Hee Oh, Moo-Song Lee, Jin Han Kang, Chang Hwi Kim, Chong Young Park, Young Mo Sohn, Hoan Jong Lee, Chung Sik Chun, Sang Mann Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(1):42-52.   Published online January 15, 1996
Purpose : There has been no nationwide report pertaining to the epidemiology of aseptic meningitis, although a great numer of patients have been diagnosed of the illness. Therefore, we report an explosive outbreak of aseptic meningitis occured in a nationwide scale in 1993. Methods : Aseptic meningitis epidemiology surveillence was performed retrospectively on the patients diagnosed of aseptic meinigitis from January...
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