Cutaneous Myxoma Coexisting with an Epidermal Cyst:A Case Report and Brief Literature Review

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Baumann Skin Type in the Korean Male Population

BACKGROUND: Research into the Baumann skin type (BST) has recently expanded, with growing interest in the development of an efficient and effective skin type classification system for better understanding of this skin condition. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to identify male-specific skin type characteristics with investigation into the distribution of BST by age and region in the Korean male population and to determine the intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to skin type. METHODS: A questionnaire was administered to collect information about age, region, working behavior, drinking behavior, smoking behavior, usual habit of sun protection, medical history, and the BST which consisted of four parameters; oily (O) or dry (D), sensitive (S) or resistant (R), pigmented (P) or non-pigmented (N), and wrinkled (W) or tight (T). RESULTS: We surveyed 1,000 Korean males aged between 20 and 60 years who were divided equally by age and region. Of the total respondents, OSNW type accounted for the largest percentage and ORPW type the lowest. In terms of Baumann parameters, O type was 53.5%, S type was 56.1%, N type was 84.4% and W type was 57.5%. Several behavioral factors were found to have various relationships with the skin type. CONCLUSION: The predominant skin type in the Korean male respondents was OSNW type, and the distribution of skin types with regards to age and region was reported to be distinct. Therefore, skin care should be customized based on detailed skin types considering the various environmental factors.

Radiation-Induced Rectangular Alopecia after Endovascular Embolization of Cerebral Aneurysms: The Necessity of a Comprehensive Study on Its Incidence and Critical Radiation Doses

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Long-term Prognosis of Patients with Alopecia Areata Treated with Diphenylcyclopropenone / 대한피부과학회지

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A Choledochal Cyst Combined with a Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma

A choledochal cyst, also referred to as cystic dilatation of bile duct, is a relatively rare lesion. Moreover, carcinoma arising from such a choledochal cyst has rarely been reported on. The incidence of carcinoma in choledochal cyst is much higher than that seen for the normal population. The mechanism of carcinogenesis in choledochal cyst is not clear, although reflux of pancreatic juice and stasis of the bile appears to be important factors. To our knowledge, there is no literature reporting on a case of choledochal cyst combined with a hilar cholangiocarcinoma. We report here on a case of choledochal cyst combined with a hilar cholangiocarcinoma in 46-year-old male patient.

Nesidioblastosis with Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia in Adult / 한국간담췌외과학회지

Nesidioblastosis is a term that describes the prolonged differentiation of islets of Langerhan's cells from the epithelium of the pancreatic duct. Nesidioblastosis is a primarily childhood disease, which is often associated with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, but rarely found in adults. A 62-year-old man with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia complained of general weakness and mental change while fasting. Abdominopelvic CT, celiac angiography, intra-arterial calcium stimulation test and endoscopic ultrasonography did not reveal any tumor in the pancreas. A subtotal pancreatectomy (nearly 80% of pancreas was removed) was then carried out. He was diagnosed with nesidioblastosis inform the pathology after the operation. Herein, our experience of a 62-year-old Nesidioblastosis patient is reported.

The effect of smoking on eradication of helicobacter pylori

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) is a major risk factor for chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and low grade gastric lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT). Eradication of H. pylori can induce prevention of peptic ulcer relapse and regression of gastric MALT lymphoma. Smoking has also been knawn to be a mapr risk factor for peptic ulcer. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of smoking on eradication of H. pylori according to smoking status, amount of smoking, and smoking cessation. METHODS: We studied 132 patients with H. pylori-positive gastroduodenal diseases. Diseases composed of gastritis in 36.4%, peptic ulcer 62.1%, gastric MALT lymphoma 1.5%. Patients were treated with amoxacillin 1.0g, clarithromycin 500mg, omeprazole 20mg bid for a period of 7 days. Patients underwent a follow-up gastroendoscopy 6 weeks later after eradication treatment. H. pylori status was confirmed by initial and follow up biopsies of gastric antrum and corpus using Hematoxylin-Eosin stain and Wharthin-Starry silver stain. At the begining of treatment, 66.7% of 132 patients were smokers, 9.8% ex-smokers, 23.5% non-smokers. Smokers were advised to stop smoking through education and counseling at each office visit. RESULTS: H. pylori eradication was achieved in 111 patients(84.1%). The number of smokers who had quit smoking sucessfully during treatment were 25(28.4%). The rate of eradication did not seem to influenced by initial smoking status and total amount of smoking(pack-years). Hawever, during treatment, success group for smoking cessation(100%) had a higher rate of eradication than non-cessation group. Daily amount of smoking had an effect on eradication with significant statistical difference ; Non-smokers showed 89.9% eradication rate, mild smokers(20/day) 50%. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that current smoking status and daily amount of smoking during treatment seem to influence the rate of eradication of H. pylori rather than past smoking history alone. There was some improvement in the eradication rate by quitting or reducing smoking together with H. pylori eradication treatment.