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Hemato-oncology / Original Article
Third-line docetaxel chemotherapy for recurrent and metastatic gastric cancer
Ji Hyun Lee, Sung-Hyun Kim, Sung Yong Oh, Suee Lee, Hojin Lee, Hye Jung Lee, Hyo-Jin Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):314-321. Published online May 1, 2013
Background/AimsTo determine the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel as a third-line therapy for patients with relapsed gastric cancer who have undergone modified oxaliplatin-fluorouracil (m-FOLFOX)-4 and modified irinotecan-fluorouracil (m-FOLFIRI) regimens.
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Insulin secretion and insulin resistance in Korean women with gestational diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance
Sae Jeong Yang, Tae Nyun Kim, Sei Hyun Baik, Tae Sun Kim, Kwan Woo Lee, Moonsuk Nam, Yong Soo Park, Jeong-Teak Woo, Young Seol Kim, Sung-Hoon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):306-313. Published online May 1, 2013
Background/AimsThe aim was to compare the insulin sensitivity and secretion index of pregnant Korean women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), gestational impaired glucose tolerance (GIGT; only one abnormal value according to the Carpenter and Coustan criteria), and gestation..
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Hemato-oncology / Review
Diagnosis and therapy of multiple myeloma
Antonio Palumbo, Chiara Cerrato
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):263-273. Published online May 1, 2013
Many advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma have been made due to the use of transplantation and the introduction of novel agents including thalidomide, lenalidomide, and bortezomib. The first step is recognizing the symptoms and starting prompt treatment. Different strategies should be se..
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Letter to the editor
A case of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis associated with metastatic colon cancer
Jung-Hwa Ryu, Soon Sup Chung, Dong-Ryeol Ryu, Seung-Jung Kim, Duk-Hee Kang, Sun Hee Sung, Kyu-Bok Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):254-257. Published online February 27, 2013
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Case Report
Case of concurrent Riedel's thyroiditis, acute suppurative thyroiditis, and micropapillary carcinoma
Ji Taek Hong, Jung Hwan Lee, So Hun Kim, Seong Bin Hong, Moonsuk Nam, Yong Seong Kim, Young Chae Chu
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):236-241. Published online February 27, 2013
Riedel's thyroiditis (RT) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by a fibroinflammatory process that partially destroys the gland and extends into adjacent neck structures. Its clinical manifestation can mask an accompanying thyroid neoplasm and can mimic..
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Case Report
Electrocardiographic artefacts mimicking atrial tachycardia resulted in unnecessary diagnostic and therapeutic measures
Shams Y-Hassan, Christer Sylvén
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):224-230. Published online February 27, 2013
Electrocardiographic (ECG) artefacts may closely simulate both supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias. We describe a case initially diagnosed as rapid atrial fibrillation, based on 12-lead surface ECG (especially the limb leads) and monitor tracing. The arrhythmia was resistant to beta blo..
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Hemato-oncology / Review
Molecular targeted therapy for advanced gastric cancer
Jong Gwang Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):149-155. Published online February 27, 2013
Although medical treatment has been shown to improve quality of life and prolong survival, no significant progress has been made in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer (AGC) within the last two decades. Thus, the optimum standard first-line chemotherapy regimen for AGC remains debatable, and..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Can postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis be prevented by a pharmacological approach?
Young Koog Cheon
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):141-148. Published online February 27, 2013
Acute pancreatitis remains the most frequent complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with reported incidence rates that have changed little over several decades. Patient- and procedure-related risk factors for post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) are well-defined. Effective..
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Letter to the editor
Ramosetron might be useful for treating diabetic diarrhea with a rapid small bowel transit time
Tae Hee Lee, Joon Seong Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):106-107. Published online December 28, 2012
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Case Report
Tuberculosis of the urachal cyst
Tarun Jindal, Mir Reza Kamal, Jayesh Kumar Jha
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):103-105. Published online December 28, 2012
Urachal cysts are uncommon. Rarely, these cysts can become infected. Tuberculosis of the urachal cyst is exceedingly rare, with only one case reported previously in the English language literature. Here we report the case of a 23-year-old male who presented with an infra-umbilical mass that turne..
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Case Report
A case of papillary fibroelastoma in the left ventricle
Joo Yong Hyun, In Hyun Jung, Hyun Jong Lee, Sook Jin Lee, Jin Seok Kim, Chan Young Na, Young Moo Ro
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):89-93. Published online December 28, 2012
Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma (CPF) is a rare and benign primary cardiac neoplasm of unknown prevalence. The incidence of CPF in the left ventricle is lower than that in other parts of the heart. A 65-year-old female was referred to our cardiology department for evaluation of a cardiac mass of..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Analysis of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography findings in patients with pituitary lesions
Hannah Seok, Eun Young Lee, Eun Yeong Choe, Woo In Yang, Joo Young Kim, Dong Yeob Shin, Ho Jin Cho, Tae Sung Kim, Mi Jin Yun, Jong Doo Lee, Eun Jig Lee, Sung-Kil Lim, Yumie Rhee
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):81-88. Published online December 28, 2012
Background/AimsAlthough magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a good visual modality for the evaluation of pituitary lesions, it has limited value in the diagnosis of mixed nodules and some cystic lesions. We evaluated the usefulness of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron..
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Nephrology / Original Article
Tissue Doppler-derived E/e' ratio as a parameter for assessing diastolic heart failure and as a predictor of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease
Min Keun Kim, Biro Kim, Jun Young Lee, Jae Seok Kim, Byoung-Geun Han, Seung Ok Choi, Jae Won Yang
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):35-44. Published online December 28, 2012
Background/AimsDiastolic dysfunction occurs frequently in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with heart failure (HF) or mortality. We investigated whether the ratio of early diastolic mitral inflow velocity to early diastolic mitral annulus velocity (..
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Endocrinology-metabolism / Original Article
Gender disparity in the secular trends for obesity prevalence in Korea: analyses based on the KNHANES 1998-2009
Sang Youl Rhee, Seok Won Park, Dae Jung Kim, Jeongtaek Woo
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):29-34. Published online December 28, 2012
Background/AimsA similar gender-associated trend in obesity is observed worldwide. Nevertheless, systematic analyses of gender-specific characteristics in the general Korean population are rare. MethodsWe analyzed the prevalence of obesity in Ko..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Endoscopic drainage in patients with inoperable hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Ye Jin Park, Dae Hwan Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(1):8-18. Published online December 28, 2012
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma has an extremely poor prognosis and is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. Palliative management plays an important role in the treatment of patients with inoperable hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Surgical, percutaneous, and endoscopic biliary drainage are three modalities..
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Letter to the editor
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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Letter to the editor
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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Case Report
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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Original Article
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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Original Article
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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