Antinuclear Antibodies in Patients with Behcet's Disease / 대한피부과학회지

BACKGROUND: Behcet's disease has features consistent with an immunopathogenic mechanism, but the autoreactivity in pathogenesis is unclear. OBJECTIVE: This study was to investigate the association of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) with Behcet's disease. METHODS: The patients in this study were diagnosed at Severance Hospital Behcet's Disease Specialty Clinic from May, 1998 to May, 2002. We evaluated the frequency, titers and immunofluorescence patterns of ANA in patients with Behcet's disease, and compared the frequency with a healthy control group. According to the positivity of ANA, we compared the frequency of minor symptoms to investigate the association of the severity of disease with ANA. RESULTS: 1. Of the 554 cases of Behcet's disease, 46 cases (8.3%) were ANA positive, however, of the 271 cases of healthy control group, only 5 cases (1.8%) were ANA positive. (p=0.0003) 2. In ANA titers 38 cases (82.6%) showed low titer (1: 40+, 1: 160-), 5 cases (10.9%) intermediate titer (1: 160+, 1: 640-), and 3 cases high titer (>1: 640+). There was no significant difference in intermediate and high titers between complete (17.9%) and incomplete type (14.3%). 3. In immunofluorescence patterns of ANA, 17 cases (37%) were speckled pattern, 5 cases (10.9%) homogeneous pattern, 3 cases (6.5%) centromere pattern, 2 cases (4.3%) nucleolar pattern and 19 cases (41.3%) unknown pattern. 4. Of 508 cases with negative ANA patients, 272 cases (53.5%) had minor symptoms, however, of 46 cases with positive ANA patients, 14 cases (30.4%) had minor symptoms (p=0.0027). CONCLUSION: From this study ANA was more prevalent in Behcet's disease. However, it was not related to severity of disease and most of them were low titer. ANA, herein, might play a minor role in pathogenesis of Behcet's disease.

Behcet's Disease: The First Mongolian Case in Literature Showing HLA B51, MICA Gene Type *5/*6

Behcet's disease is a chronic multi-systemic disease of unknown origin that includes mucocutaneous, ocular, cardiac, vascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurologic and cutaneous involvement. The disease is spread throughout the world, but it is most prevalent in the eastern Mediterranean region-along the Silk Road-, and in Japan, China, and Korea. Recently, we treated a Mongolian patient who had complete-type Behcet's disease. As far as we know, this case is the first report of a Mongolian with Behcet's disease in the English literature. HLA typing in this patient revealed A2, A24; B51, B35; Cw4, Cw7; DR9, DR11. Study of the MICA genetype showed *5, *6 positive. Our data provided adequate evidence, from an epidemiological aspect, to support the belief that Behcet's disease is most prevalent along the old Silk Road.

Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 polymorphisms in Korean patients with Behcet's disease

Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is expressed on vascular endothelial cells and its expression increases during the inflammatory response in patients with active Behcet's disease (BD). The ICAM1 gene mutations are associated with BD in Caucasians, but clinical features of the mutation phenotype are unknown. We analyzed ICAM1 polymorphisms in Korean BD patients to determine if there was an association between particular mutations and clinical symptoms. The prevalence of ICAM1R241G and ICAM1K469E polymorphisms was determined among 197 patients with BD and 248 healthy controls using BsrG1 and BstU1 PCR-RFLP. The frequency of both genotypes ICAM1469 * K/ * E and ICAM-1469 * E/ * E was significantly higher in BD patients compared with controls (66.0% vs 52.4%, p=0.004, OR=1.28, 95% CI 1.08-1.50) and the allele frequency of ICAM1469 * E was higher in patients with skin lesions (0.41), genital ulcers (0.41), vasculitis (0.43), ocular lesions (0.41) and arthritis (0.39) than in controls (0.31). Only one heterozygote, ICAM1241G/R, was detected in BD patients but the ICAM1241 * R mutation was not found in any of the 248 healthy controls. These results show that the ICAM1 mutation is associated with BD susceptibility, and is another genetic risk factor for BD among the Korean population.

Guideline for Foundation of Medical School

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Spindle Cell Lipoma of the Palm / 대한피부과학회지

A 33-year-old woman developed a pea-sized, painless, pedunculated nodule on the right palm. Microscopically, it consists of an intricate mixture of lipocytes and uniform spindle cells that was closely associated with a varying number of short bundles of collagen fibers. The lesion had been excised and showed no evidence of recurrence.

A Study of Interleukin-2 Activity in Behçet's Syndrome

This study was undertaken to investigate immunological mechanisms in Behçet's syndrome, a function considered important in the pathogenesis of the disease. The activity of interleukin-2 (IL-2), which is believed, to play a central role in the regulation of both cell-mediated and humoral T cell-dependent immune responses, measured in 46 patients with complete, in-complete or suspected Behçet's syndrome. The results were as follows: 1 . There was no significant difference between the average IL-2 activity of patients and control group. 2. For each clinical subtype of Behçet's syndrome, IL-2 activity was lower than the control value, but the difference was not statistically significant. 3. In mucocutaneous and ocular types, the greater the clinical symptoms, the lower the value of IL-2 activity. However, the decrease of IL-2 activity was not statistically significant. In conclusion, IL-2 activity of phytohemaggludnin (PHIS-stimulated peripheral blood lymphocytes in patients with Behçet's syndrome was not significantly decreased compared to control population.

Isolation and Identification of Melanosomes from Human Hair

Melanosomes were isolated from the human hair by graded centrifugation and identified by transmission and scanning electron microscopic examination. Melanosomes were separated from the keratinous structures by treating with strong NaOH solution for 15 hours. The keratinous structures were removed by centrifugation ai 2,500xg and 3,500xg for 10 minutes respectively at 0 ℃. The isolated melanosomes were collected by centrifugation at 7,800xg at 0 ℃. Scanning electron microscopic examination made it possible to evaluate the global structure of purified melanosomes.

Therapeutic Trial of Ointment Base Including Urea and Antifungal Agent as the Treatment of Onychomycosis

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Two Cases of Goltz Syndrome

Goltz syndrome, also known as focal dermal hypoplasia syndrome, is a rare congenital mesoectodermal disorder. Two cases, which we experienced, showed erythematous, tan skin rashes and atrophic scars on the whole body, but there were some differences in clinical manifestations. Histopathologic findings in both cases showed diminution in the thickness of the dermis with subcutaneous fat extending upward to the epidermis. Therefore, we report a comparison of two cases of Goltz syndrome, especially with respect to clinical manifestations.

A Case of Spindle Cell Lipoma / 대한피부과학회지

A 50-year-old man developed 3cm sized, well-marginated, subcutaneous mass on the right upper back. Histopathologic finding showed the lipomatous tissue was replaced by a mixture of uniform spindle cells and mature fat cells that were closely associated with a mucoid matrix and a varying number of collagen fibers. The patient had been treated with excision and showed no evidence of recurrence.

Ultrastrural Observation in A Case of Palmar Fibromatosis / 대한피부과학회지

We herein report a case of palmar fibromatosis, who was 78-year-old male and had had multiple variable-sized subcutaneous hard nodules on the left palm for 2 months. Histopathologic findings of the lesion revealed that the nodules were highly cellular, containing numerous spindle shaped cells. Ultrastructurally, intracytoplasmic micrcfilaments were present, and the nuclei were extremely indented by one or more transverse folds. These findings suggested the cells were myofibroblasts.

A Case of Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath / 대한피부과학회지

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A Case of sister Mary Joseph's Nodule / 대한피부과학회지

No abstract available.

A Case of Chromonycosis / 대한피부과학회지

We report a 55-year-old male, who has had erythematous, scaly, verrucous plaque on the left lower leg. About 1 year ago, rice sized erythematous papule on the left lower leg was developed. The lesion had been aggravated abruptly and rapidly in size since about one month ago. Histopathologic finding showed clusters of fungal spores in the upper dermis and intraepidermal microabscesses. The patient had been treated with wide excision and intravenous injection of amphotericin B. We observed a good response without evidence of recurrence.

Development of Squamous cell Carcinoma in Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophical Recessive / 대한피부과학회지

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A Study of Leukocyte Migration Inhibition Factor in Behcet's Syndrome / 대한피부과학회지

This study was undertaken to investigate the immunological mechanism of Behqet s syndrome, considered to be important in the pathogenesis of the disease. Seventy- three patients with complete, incomplete and suspected types of Behget's syndrotne were tested for leukocyte migration ingibition factor(LIF), one of the lymphokines. The results were as follows : 1. There was no difference between the average LIF activity of all the patients and that of eontrol. 2. LIF activity of complete type, according to Shirnizus classification, was significaritly lower than the control value. 3. LIF activity of ocular type, according to Lehners classification, was signficantly lower than the control value. 4. LIF activity for patients with 4 clinical symptoms was well below the value for patients with less symptomes 5. For patients with single clinical symptom, LIF activity of complete type was well below the values of incomplete and suspected types. 6. In suspected and mucocutaneous types, LIF activity was low when the patients showed two clinical symptoms than one. Thus, LIF activity was low for patients with complete, ocular and neurological types and with multiple symptorns.

Excretion of Trace Element into Thermal Sweat / 대한피부과학회지

Using atomic absorption spectrometry Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn and Fe were measured in sweat and Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn, in blood. The subjects were 22 healthy males, aged between 23-44. Sweating was induced with an environmental room (1 hour at 46C dry bulb and 36C wet bulb). Sweat samples were obtained from the left arm by the armbag technique. The sweat volume was 23.3+7.3ml(n= 22). The concentrations, in ug/ml, of trace elements in sweat were : lead, 0.18+0.17(n=22); cadmium, 0.006+0.006(n=22); copper, 0.37+0.66(n=10); zinc, 0.63+0.5(n=10); and iron, 0.22+0.12(n=10). The concentrations, in ug/ml, of trace elements in blood were : lead, 0.28+0.15(n=20); cadmium, 0.005+0.007 (n=20); copper,0.69+0.22(n=20); and zinc,5.61+0.86(n=20). These results clearly showed the significance of sweating as a route of excretion of trace element.

A Statistical Study of Dermatoses in Wonju Area During the Recent 5 Years ( 1980 ~ 1984 ) / 대한피부과학회지

In this report, 20,536 new outpatients who have visited the Department of Dermatology of Wonju Christian Hospital from Jan. 1st, 1980 to Dec. 31st, 1984 were analized. The results suggest that the age, sex, monthly and yearly distribution patterns of dermatoses in Wonju area are similar to those of other areas in Korea except that infective dermtoses(40.3%), especially scabies(9.8%) and herpes zoster(1.6%) are more common.

Neurilemmoma of the Tongue / 대한피부과학회지

A 54-year-old man had a 1.0 *0.8cm sized, reddish, slightly firm tumor mass on the right side of his tongue. Some 30 years ago, he bit his tongue with considerable bleeding. Since then, he has experienced irritation at the previous bit site, particularly after eating irritaible foods or smoking. About 5 years ago, he felt a pea sized mass exactly at the bit site which gradually increased in size. The histopathologic findings of skin biopsy specimen show typical features of neurilemmoma consisted of Antony type A and type B tissue.

A Case of Erythromelalgia / 대한피부과학회지

An 8-year-old female has suffered from intense burning with redness and increased temperature of the feet and hands since 5-year-old. We observed increase of the skin temperature in relation of pain attack by the digital thermometer and the color television thermography. No specific abnormalities were noted in the laboratory studies. Treatment with various systemic and topical medication revealed of unfavorable result, but for the conservative mangement, the pain was relieved by the exposure to the cold environment-laying bare in the outdoors and the wind of the electric fan.