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Case Report
A case of cytomegalovirus-negative Ménétrier's disease with eosinophilia in a child
Keun Hyung Son, Jeong Ja Kwak, Jae Ock Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2012;55(8):293-296.   Published online August 23, 2012

Ménétrier's disease is a rare form of acquired gastropathy characterized by giant rugal folds in the stomach and protein-losing gastropathy. Children with Ménétrier's disease tend to follow a benign self-limited course with symptoms typically completely resolving within 2 to 10 weeks in contrast to the chronic course in adults. A 9-year-old girl presented with a history of gradually worsening abdominal...

Review Article
Nutrition requirements in child and adolescent athletes
Jae Ock Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(12):1327-1336.   Published online December 15, 2009
Increasing numbers of children and adolescents prefer undertaking physical exercise to overcome overweight or obesity. Children and adolescents are in the growth stage and require adequate nutrient supply. More calories and nutrients are required especially when they are engaged in physical exercise. Exercise is the only means to increase lean body mass and decrease body fat, but adequate nutrient supply...
Case Report
A case of gastric trichobezoar causing psychiatric problems
Ji Young Seo, Min Young Kim, Jae Ho Noh, Chun Dong Kim, Jae Ock Park, Gyo Chang Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(10):1167-1170.   Published online October 15, 2009
Trichobezoar is characterized by the accumulation of hair in the gastrointestinal tract and usually occurs in those who have trichotillomania, other psychiatric disorders, or neurologic problems. Trichobezoar typically presents as gastric obstruction, including abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss. A 9-year-old girl visited our clinic with the complaint of abdominal discomfort and vomiting. A review of her medical history...
Original Article
A study on the incidence of anemia according to feeding patterns and the status of weaning diet
Hyun Ji Kim, Mee Yong Shin, Sung Shin Kim, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(8):875-880.   Published online August 15, 2009

Purpose:Iron-deficiency anemia remains the most common nutritional deficiency in young infants. This study aimed to survey the actual condition of feeding patterns and weaning diet and to study the association between these factors and the prevalence of anemia in infants aged over 9 months. Methods:We studied 171 infants aged 9-24 months who were hospitalized in the general ward with mild to moderate acute illnesses....
A study on the clinical courses, sigmoidoscopic and histologic findings of allergic proctocolitis
Joo Hee Lee, Sung Shin Kim, Jae Ock Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(3):276-285.   Published online March 15, 2008
Purpose : Allergic proctocolitis is a major cause of bloody stool in early infancy. This study was aimed at ascertaining the clinical courses, sigmoidoscopic and histologic findings of allergic proctocolitis. We also analyzed the relationship between peripheral eosinophilia, the age at symptom onset, and sigmoidoscopic and histologic findings. Methods : We reviewed 25 infants retrospectively who had sigmoidoscopy and biopsy...
Case Report
A Case of Jejunal Juvenile Polyp Presented as Intussusception
Ki Beom Kwon, Mee Yong Shin, Kye Won Kwon, Jae Ock Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(4):453-456.   Published online April 15, 2005
Single or scattered sequential hamartomatous juvenile polyps are common in the large intestine, especially the rectosigmoid area, where they are usually nonfamilial. Juvenile polyps arising in the small inestine are very rare. Juvenile polyps are usually found in children aged between 1 and 10 years, the majority of cases are between 2 and 4 years of age. Bleeding is the...
A Case of Dieulafoy's Lesion in Duodenal Bulb
Jung Woo Rhim, Young Seok Kim, Jae Ock Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(3):343-346.   Published online March 15, 2004
Dieulafoy's lesion is an uncommon cause of recurrent massive gastrointestinal bleeding resulting from an abnormally large submucosal artery that protrudes through a small mucosal defect. Incidence of Dieulafoy's lesion as a source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding ranges from 0.3 to 6.7% in adults. But recently, the incidence is on an increasing trend by advanced endoscopic diagnostic technique. Lesions may occur...
Clinical Lecture
Weaning : Question & Answer
Jae Ock Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(9):1179-1185.   Published online September 15, 1999
Original Article
Comparison between Thyroid Function Test and Radiographic Size of Knee Epiphysis in Neonates with Congenital Hypothyroidism
An Sung Koh, Jae Ock Park, Dong Hwan Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(8):1130-1135.   Published online August 15, 1999
Purpose : Biochemical confirmation of congenital hypothyroidism takes about 10 days, which may result in a delay in diagnosis. The delay could be reduced if a faster method of investigation such as knee radiograph is used. The aim of this study is to assess the value of plain radiography of the knee in providing supportive evidence for the diagnosis of...
Erratum
Reference Values of Hematologic and Biochemical Parameters of Nutrition around Weaning Period
Seung Joo Lee, Jeong Wan Seo, Jae Ock Park, Jae Hoon Shin, Hae Ran Lee, Ji Tae Chung, Hae Il Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(1):6-14.   Published online January 15, 1999
Purpose : To determine the reference values of hematologic and biochemical parameters of nutrition around the weaning period. Methods : From February 1996 to March 1997, several nutritional laboratory values were evaluated in 130 healthy babies and 120 inpatients in the recovery stage of acute illness at six general hospitals. Results : Reference values in 9-month-old healthy babies(range : 6-12 months) were...
Case Report
A Case of Congenital Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Pan Joo Lim, Jae Ock Park, Dong Hwan Lee, Sang Mann Shin, Dong Won Ki
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(9):1293-1298.   Published online September 15, 1998
Intestinal lymphangiectasia is a primary or secondary disorder of lymphatics which is associated with protein-losing enteropathy, hypoalbuminemia, edema, abdominal distension and growth failure. The patients with this disease lose albumin, immunoglobulins, and lymphocytes through the bowel. We have experienced one case of intestinal lymphangiectasia in 8 month-old boy, whose chief complaint was abdominal distension and watery diarrhea. He had hypoalbuminemia(1.7gm/dl)....
Original Article
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children with Chronic Cough
Pan Joo Lim, Jae Ock Park, Dong Hwan Lee, Sang Mann Shin, Dong Won Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(9):1234-1242.   Published online September 15, 1998
Purpose : We investigated the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) by 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring in patients who had chronic cough for more than 3 weeks. Methods : From January 1995 to August 1996, 33 patients with chronic cough which had lasted for more than 3 weeks were enrolled in the 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring. The result was interpreted with the...
Erratum
A Survey on the Factors Related to the Failure of Breast-feeding
Seung Joo Lee, Jeong Wan Seo, Jae Ock Park, Jae Hoon Shin, Hae Ran Lee, Ji Tae Chung, Hae II Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(10):1336-1346.   Published online October 15, 1997
Objective : The breast-feeding rate has decreased in Korea despite of the active encouraging effort of breast-feeding for the last 10 years. So we investigated the factors that are related to breast-feeding failure. Method : 1807 specific questionares of mothers who visited the six university hospitals in Seoul from October 1993 to December 1995 were analysed by ANOVA and multiple logistic regression using SAS program. Results...
Case Report
A Case of Unusual (1q;21q) Translocation Down Syndrome Inherited from a t(1q;21q) Balanced Carrier Mother
Dong Hoon Yi, Jae Ock Park, Sang Mann Shin, You Kyoung Lee, Won Bae Kim, Won Bae Lee, Sung Sup Park, Han-Ik Cho
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(8):1156-1161.   Published online August 15, 1997
Down syndrome is the most common autosomal syndrome in man. The incidence of trisomy 21 due to translocation is about 3.5-5%. Translocations are usually centric fusions between a 21 and a D group (54.2%) or a G group (40.9%) chromosome. Since the short arm of 21 carries no phenotypically active genes, even if the short arm of 21 is lost, usually there is...
Original Article
Serum Lipids and Fatty Acids According to the Type of Feeding in Children
Kyung Hwan Oh, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Mann Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(8):1098-1103.   Published online August 15, 1997
Purpose : Lipids and fatty acids are very important for brain and nervous system in growing children. This study was carried out to compare the composition of serum lipids and fatty acids according to the type of feeding in children. Methods : One hundred and twenty two children aged from 5 month to 24 month who visited Soonchunhyang University Hospital from Mar. 1995 to...
Time of First Defecation and Voiding in the Term and Premature Infants
Jong Yoo Lee, Jae Ock Park, Sang Mann Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(1):29-36.   Published online January 15, 1997
Case Report
A Case of Abdominal Wall Abscess
June Key Chung, Kyung Hwan, Jae Ock Park, Sang Mann Shin, Young Jun Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(12):1763-1768.   Published online December 15, 1996
We experienced a case of abdominal wall abscess originated from abdominal wall hematoma in 3 year old girl, who complained of abdominal pain, fever and lethargy. On admission, abdominal ultrasonography, abdominal computed tomography, and diagnostic needle aspiration were performed. Incision was made over the abscess so necrotic tissue and pus were evacuated. A nelaton catheter drain was placed into abscess cavity...
Original Article
A Survey about the Usage of Whole Cow's Milk and Commercial Baby Food in Children
Jhoo Taek Lee, Kyung Hwan Oh, Jae Ock Park, Sang Mann Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1066-1075.   Published online August 15, 1996
Purpose : The appropriate age and amount that whole cow's milk and commercial baby food can be introduced safely into the infant diet are unknown and remains an area of controversy. Early feeding of excessive amount of whole cow's milk has been associated with iron deficiency anemia and nutritional deficiency. We studied the present status and problems on the feedig of whole cow's milk...
Intracraial Hemorrhage in Premature and Low Birth Weight Infants by Craniosonography
Seung Hee Choi, Jae Ock Park, Sang Man Shin, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1995;38(6):752-759.   Published online June 15, 1995
Purpose : Intrabventricular hemorrhage is a common neuropathologic finding in premature and low birth weight infants. It is deeply related with neonatal death and neurologic sequelae. We want to know the incidence and the relating factors of intracranial hemorrhage in premature and low birth weight infants. Methods : We performed craniosonography in 170 premature and low birth weight infants in 3-7...
Intractranial Hemorrhage in Full-Term Neonates by Ultrasonography
Chang Gyu Lim, Joon Soo Park, Woo Ryong Lee, Jae Ock Park, Sang Mann Shin, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(11):1570-1577.   Published online November 15, 1993
Intracranial hemorrhage is the most common neuropathologic finding in premature infants. But in full-term infants, It is less common and rarely causes death. We found out intracranial hemorrhages in 21 full-term neonates by real-time neurosonography and concluded as followings. 1) Among 21 neonates, 17 infants were male and 4 infants were female. 2) In 11(52.3%) infants the hemorrhage was detected within 7...
A Study of Screening for Anemia in 9 Month Old Infants in Well Baby Clinic
Yong Sik Min, Jae Ock Park, Sang Man Shin, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(11):1516-1525.   Published online November 15, 1993
Iron deficiency remains the most common cause of anemia in infants and children despite increasing availability of iron-fortified foods. We screened out anemia in 9-month old infants in well baby clinic to know the prevalence of anemia and the weaning status. The results were as follows. 1) Among 345 infants screened, 24 infants(7%) were found to have anemia. 2) The king of anemia...
Ultrasonographic Measurement of the Neonatal Adrenal Glands
Hae Kyung Lee, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Man Shin, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(8):1101-1106.   Published online August 15, 1993
To determine the normal neonatal adrenal gland size, ultrasonographic examinations were performed in 145 newborn infants. They were divided into 3 groups according to the days of age. The group I is 1~3 days, group II is 6~9days and group III is 21~50days of age. 1) The adrenal gland size was as follows. In group I, the length was 29.05mm and the...
Case Report
A Case of Prune Belly Syndrome ssociated with Turner Syndrome
Chang Soo Oh, Sang Muk Choi, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(7):978-983.   Published online July 15, 1992
The Prune belly syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by lax, wrinkled abdominal wall, cryptorchidism and urinary tract anomalies. But it has a wide spectrum of clinical presentation and combine with other anomalies such as pulmonary, skeletal, digestive, cardiovascular and other system. We experienced a case of prune-belly syndrome associated with Turner syndrome in a 18 month old female...
A Nonfamilial Case of Multiple Juvenile Polyposis
Jin Seop Shim, Sang Mook Choi, Eun Mi Kim, Jae Ock Park, Sang Jhoo Lee, Chan Sup Shim, Chul Moon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(6):851-861.   Published online June 15, 1992
Juvenile polyps are common and cause painless hematochezia in preschool and school-aged children. Juvenile polyps of the colon are usually solitary and considered to be inflammatory of hamatomatous in nature without malignant potential. Multiple juvenile polyposis is characterized by large numbers withch is spread to the colon or throughout the gastrointestinal tract. We experienced a nonfamilial multiple juvenile polyposis in a...
Cases of Omental Cyst
Ju Seok Maeng, Hae Kyung Lee, Jae Ock Park, Sang Jhoo Lee, Chul Moon, Dong Wha Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(1):129-134.   Published online January 15, 1992
A 3-year-old female patient was admitted due to marked abdomainal distension. Her mother has been noticed the abdominal distension since birth, and the abdomen was enlarged progressively, but there were no subjective symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting nor indigestion. The radiographic findings showed huge intraabdomainal mass anterior to intestine which had septated fluid collection in it. Omental cyst was...
Original Article
Clinical review of abdominal masses in infants and children.
Dong A Lee, Woo Ryoung Lee, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(3):380-387.   Published online March 31, 1991
We reviewed 34 patients with palpable abdominal mass among 5,920 infants and children who admitted to the department of pediatrics of Soon Chun Hyang University from Jun. 1, 1986 to Aug. 31，1989. The results were as follows: 1) The incidence was 0.57% and the male: female ratio was 1:1.3. The mass was noted before 1 year of age in 23.5% of cases and under 5 years...
A Clinical Analysis on Acute Appendicitis in Children.
Woo Ryoung Lee, Dong A Lee, Jae Ock Park, Sang Joo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1990;33(12):1670-1679.   Published online December 31, 1990
This study is a clinical analysis of 111 cases of acute appendicitis in children under the age of 15 which were treated at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital during the past 4 year period from January 1985 to December 1988. The following results were obtained. 1) The incidence of appendicitis was low (2.7%) under the age of 5 and showed a gradual increase in proportion to...
Cystinurua in Siblings.
Sung Ik Cho, Min Yong Oum, Jae Ock Park, Dong Hwan Lee, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1990;33(3):351-359.   Published online March 31, 1990
We report cystinuria in siblings. Renal colic, hematuria, dysuria and stone passage were developed in younger brother (4 year 6 month old boy). But the elder sister (6 year old girl) had no specific symptoms nor signs. The identification of the disease was proved by cyanide nitroprusside test and amino acid analysis of urine. In our patients the chromatographic amino acid patterns of urine showed...
Statistical Analysis of Death Cases in Pediatric Ward.
Kui Ae Jang, Kyeung Bae Park, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1990;33(1):1-9.   Published online January 31, 1990
Statistical analysis of death cases during the 9 years from Jan. 1979 to Dec. 1987 in pediatric ward of Soonchunhyang university hospital was carried out. The following results were observed. 1) Total numbers of admission during the 9 years were 16365, of whom 296 expired. 2) Average mortality rate was 1.8% and the annual mortality rate showed decreasing tendency from 1979 to 1987. 3) In age distribution, the neonates...
Three Cases of Kawasaki Disease Accompanied with Rare Clinical Menifestation.
Min Yong Oum, Sang Eun Lee, Jae Ock Park, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(9):1300-1308.   Published online September 30, 1989
We experience 3 cases of Kawasaki disease accompanied with rare clinical manifestations. The first case was 6 year old boy who accompanied with hydrops of gallbladder and facial palsy. The second case was 7 month old boy who developed vesicles, crust, and desquamation of the BCG inoculation site. The third case was 18 month old boy who developed transverse groove (Bow’s line) of the...