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Original Article
Risk Factors for Hyperglycemia in Children with Leukemia Receiving L-asparaginase
Min Joong Kwon, Ho Sung Kim, Kir Young Kim, Duk Hi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(6):740-745.   Published online June 15, 1994
Hyperglycemia is a well-recognized side effect of L-asparaginase in remission induction therapy of acute lymphocytic leukemia. Since hyperglycemia has preceded fatal diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmotic nonketotic coma in some patients, early detection and treatment of this complication are important. We determined retrospectively the risk of hyperglycemia in 117 patients with leukemia who had received L-asparaginase (& prednisolone). The results were as...
The Therapeutic Effects of Dexamethasone in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Min Joong Kwon, Kook In Park, Min Soo Park, Ran Namgung, Chul Lee, Dong Kwan Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(12):1672-1680.   Published online December 15, 1993
We observed clinical features of 18 bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) patients who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in the Severance Hospital of Yonsei University College of Medicine from January 1. 1987 to June 30. 1991. Eight patients in whom ventilator settings were unchanged from for more than 5 days because of lack of improvement in pulmonary function. ...
Case Report
Three Cases of Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis in children
Min Joong Kwon, Ho Seong Kim, Duk Hi Kim, Duk Hi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(9):1320-1324.   Published online September 15, 1993
Acute suppurative thyroiditis is uncommon in children. The relative rarity of thyroid infection is thought to reflect its complete fibrous encapsulation, generous vascular and lymphatic supply and high local iodine level. the bacterial involvement include the normal oropharyngeal microflora, and broad spectrum antibiotic therapy including anaerobic coverage should be utilized initially. We have experienced three cases of acute suppurative throiditis. All...