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Original Article
A Case of Recurrent Bacterial Meningitis due to Congenital Cribriform Plate Defect.
Hong Chul Lee, Jong Leam Choi, Wan Soeb Kim, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(3):412-417.   Published online March 31, 1989
One patient with a history of recurrent bacterial meningitis was examined with skull and sinus radiographs, routine cranial computed tomography and immunologic evaluation. None of these studies were diagnostic. Thin-section (1-2 mm) direct coronal computed cranial tomography demonstrated congenital cribriform plate defect. This patient was repaired surgically and no further meningitis has developed for 16 months
A Study on Prognostic Factors of Meconium Aspiraion Syndrome.
Oh Kyung Lee, Hong Chul Lee, Wan Seoub Kim, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1988;31(9):1114-1119.   Published online September 30, 1988
We observed 42 cases of neonates, who were diagnosed as having Meconium aspiration syndrome in neonatal intensive care unit of Presbyterian Medical Center from July 1984 to May 1987. The followings were obtained: 1) The incidence of Meconium aspiration syndrome was 0.6% of all deliveries and 7.4% of meconium stained babies. 2) The geatational age was over 37 weeks in all cases and the body weight was...
Clinical Bacteriologic Study of Serratia Marcescens Septicemia.
Hyo Sook Hong, Wan Seob Kim, Oh Kyung Lee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(12):1409-1418.   Published online December 31, 1987
We experienced an outbreak of Serratia marcescens septicemia during a 2-month-10-day period (Apirl the 10th, 1985-June the 6th, 1985) in the Chonju Presbyterian medical center, pediatric ward. The clinical and bacteriological features of 22 patients with septicemia were described. There were 25 bacterial isolates from 22 patients. Twenty cases of 22 patients recovered, while 2 patients died, both premature infants. This indicated the seriousness...
Case Report
A Case of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome.
Hyo Sook Hong, Hong Chul Lee, Oh Kyung Lee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(10):1166-1169.   Published online October 31, 1987
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome constitutes a clinicopathologic entity characterized macroglossia, omphalocele or umblical hernia, visceromegaly, postnatal gigantism, microcephaly, Nevus flammeus, ear lobe grooves, hemihypertrophy and other abnormalities. The anomalies of the syndrome are facultative and not obligatory. We experience one case of Beck with-Wiedemann syndrome. This 1-day-aged female neonate showed macroglossia, gigantism, omphalocele and hypoglycemia. Review of literature was done briefly.
Original Article
Twelves Cases of Thyroid Carcinoma in Children.
Yong Woo Choi, Myung Ho Cho, O Kyung Lee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(6):661-667.   Published online June 30, 1986
We obtained following results by analysis of 12 cases of thyroid carcinoma in patient under 15 years of age who were admitted to Presbyterian Medical Center, Chon-ju from January 1975 to December 1984. 1) The ratio between male and female patients was 1 : 3. Patients over 12 years of age totalled 7 cases(58.3%). The youngest patient was 5 years and...
Case Report
A case of Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
Myung Ho Cho, Yong Woo Choi, Wan Seob Kim, Oh Kyung Lee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(5):570-574.   Published online May 31, 1986
An extremely rare syndrome originally described by Hutchinson in 1886 and Gilford in 1904 is associated with a characteristic aged appearance very early in life. Although numerous clinical. metabolic and pathologic studies had been carried out and several theories advanced , the cause and pathogenesis of progeria remain obscure. The patient of this syndrome develope widespread atherosclerosis and often...
Original Article
Clinical Studies on 10 Cases of Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children.
Wan Soeb Kim, Myung Ho Cho, Young Suk Jang, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1985;28(11):1112-1117.   Published online November 30, 1985
Clinical records of 10 children under 15 years of age with rhabdomyosarcoma confirmed histopathologically were retrospectively during last 8 years from 1973 through 1981 at Presbyterian Medical Center in Jeon-ju. Age range was from 8 months to 12 years of age, and there was no difference in sexes.The most frequent primary site of rhabdomyosarcoma was head and neck area (5 cases...
Case Report
A case of Incontinentia Pigmenti.
Wan Seob kim, Yong Woo Choi, Myung Ho Lee, Chul Wan Lim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1985;28(9):940-944.   Published online September 30, 1985
A case of incontinentia pigmenti with CNS involvement was presented. And literatures have been reviewed. The patient was a 7 month-old female had been affected with numerous dark brownishinear streaks, irregular macules, and splashes of brown to slate gray pigmentation on the entire body, especially both trunk, axillary, and extremity. The chief complaint was severe vomiting and comatous mental state for...
Original Article
A Clinical Study of Type A Hepatitis Confirmed by IgM Anti-HAV.
Oh Kyung Lee, Sung Seek Lee, Keun Chul Choi, Myung Ho Lee, Sook Ja Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1984;27(8):778-785.   Published online August 31, 1984
79 children with Type A Hepatitis who were admitted to the pediatric department of the Presbyterian Medical Center from April 1, 1983 to October 31, 1983 were clinically analized and we report the following result. 1) Type A Hepatitis occupied 8% of total in patients and 88% of total Hepatitis patients. 2)The peak age incidence was between 7 and 9 years...
A Study of Frequency in Malignant Tumors of Children.
Myung Ho Lee, Seong Ja Jeon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1984;27(7):711-717.   Published online July 31, 1984
We obtained following results by analysis of 355 cases of malignant tumors in patients under 15 years of age who were admitted to the Chonju Presbyterian Medical Center from January 1971 to December 1982. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathologic studies. 1)The most common malignant tumor was leukemia(44.9%). The next in order were lymphoma (14.9%), brain tumor(7. 0%), Wilms tumor(7.0%),...
Case Report
A Case of Histiocytic Medullary Reticulosis in 17 Month-old Child.
Oh Kyung Lee, Wan Seob Kim, Myung Ho Lee, Sung Seek Lee, Sook Ja Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1983;26(12):1220-1225.   Published online December 31, 1983
Histiocytic medullary reticulosis(HMR) is a rare, uniformly fatal, acute disease of the reticuloen dothelial system. Major features are fever, malaise, weakness, weight loss, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice and purpura. Common laboratory finding is severe pancytopenia. Cardinal pathologic feature is proliferation of atypical, neoplastic, erythrophagocytic histiocytes. Recently we experienced a case of HMR in 17 month-old male child. The clinical findings and...
A Case of Cushing's Syndrome.
Seong Ja Jeon, Oh Kyung Lee, Keun Chull Choi, Myung Ho Lee, Jong Deok Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1983;26(9):928-933.   Published online September 30, 1983
We experienced a Cushing’s syndrome which was caused by adrenocortical carcinoma in 8-year-old boy. He has suffered from obesity, moonface and growth retardation for 2 years. The diagnosis was confirmed by clinical symptoms, biochemical studies, X-rays and pathologic examinations. A total adrenalectomy was impossible because of far extended mass to adjacent organ, so only tissue biopay was done. After surgery, he received radiation...
Two Cases of Di Guglielmo Syndrome.
Seok Ku Kim, Seong Ja Jeon, Chul Lee, Myung Ho Lee, Sook Ja Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1983;26(3):289-284.   Published online March 31, 1983
Di Guglielmo Syndrome is a relatively rare disease in childhood and refers to an acute or chronic myeloproliferative disorder in which erythrocytes and their precursors are the cells predominantly involved in the leukemic process. We experienced two cases of Di Guglielmo syndrome, an llyear-old girl and a 14 year-old boy, who had the chief complaints of severe anemia, fever, dizziness and general...
A Case of Salmonella Meningitis.
Oh Kyung Lee, Seok Ku Kim, Chul Lee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(12):1270-1274.   Published online December 31, 1982
Salmonella meningitis is characterized by rapid clinical course and poor prognosis in young children. Authors experienced a case of Salmonella meningitis in 16-month-old boy child, who was admitted to the pediatric department with high fever and diarrhea for 5 days. The diagnosis was confirmed by positive culture of Salmonella typhi on CSF and Blood. In this article, we emphasize the atypical symptoms and sign of...
Original Article
Study on cord blood hemoglobin and etiology of neonatal anemia.
Chul Lee, Hae Jung Cho, Myung Ho Lee, Sook Ja Park, Young Hae Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(9):906-913.   Published online September 30, 1982
Capillary samples obtained by skin prick, generally from the heel or toe, have a higher hemoglobin Concentration than simultaneously collected venous samples. So, capillary values should not be compared to previously obtained cord venous blood values when one is looking for changes in hemoglobin, concentration during the first week of life. Cord venous blood hemoglobin and hemotocrit of 309 normal newborn infants have been...
Clinical Study of Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus.
Keun chull Choi, Seok ku Kim, Chul Lee, Myung ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(5):489-497.   Published online May 31, 1982
We have observed 9 cases of juvenile diabetes mellitus who were admitted to Pediatrics Department of Presbyterian Medical Center in Jeon-ju, during period of 7 years and 2 months from Jan, 1974 to Mar, 1981. The following results were obtained. 1) Incidence of juvenile diabetes mellitus was 0.088% of all patients who were admitted to Pediatric Department ward during period...
A Clinical Observation on Meningitis in Infancy and Chilhdood.
Bock Keun Kee, Keun Chull Choi, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(2):153-156.   Published online February 28, 1982
A clinical observation and comparision was carried out on 466 cases of meningitis in infancy and childhood : 135 cases of purulent meningitis ; 208 cases of aseptic meningitis, and 123 cases of tuberculous meningitis. They were admitted to Jeonju Presbyterian Medical Center from January, 1973 to December, 1979. The results were as follows; 1) Male to female ratio was...
Case Report
A Case of Trisomy Syndrome.
Keun Chul Choi, Hae Jung Cho, Que Sang Lee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(1):102-106.   Published online January 31, 1982
We have seen a case of Edward syndrome in a new born neonate who was born at local obstetrics clinics to a healthy 27 years old mother. Just after birth, she was transfered to us and brought to emergency room, because of dyspnea and abnormal apperance, characterized by prominent occiput low set malformed ear, micrognathia, webbed neck, short sternum, small...
Original Article
Clinical Observation of Pediatric Empyema.
Ai Ryung Kim, Bok Kun Kee, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1981;24(4):336-342.   Published online April 15, 1981
Forth cases of empyema in children were observed during last 6 years from Jan. 1973 to Dec. 1978. The results were followed; 1.The ratio of male to female was 2.3:1. The most frequent age group was below 1 year (32.5%). 2.Incidence was more common in spring and winter(65%). 3.Symptoms on admission were fever (92.5%), dyspnea(72. 5%) cough(62. 5%) and chest pain...
Clinical and Statistical Study On the Congenital Anomalies of the Digestive System.
Que Sang Lee, Bock Keun Kee, Myung Ho Lee, Ki Jong Nam
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1980;23(10):781-790.   Published online October 15, 1980
This clinical and statistical obsrvation was made on 120 pediatric patients admitted to the Pediatric and Surgical Departments of Presbyterian Medical Center between Januarn, 1972 and July, 1979. A total of 120 cases were analyzed according to 1) distribution and incidence of the congenital anomalies of the G.I. tract; 2) age distribution according to onset of symptom and sign; 3)...
Abdominal Masses in Infants and Children.
Sung Hee Shin, Myung Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1979;22(2):106-115.   Published online February 15, 1979
Palpation of an abdominal mass in an infant or child presents a challenging problem in diagnosis and treatment. We reviewed the data on 166 patients under age 15 years who admitted to Ped. Dept. of PMC due to palpable abdominal mass in Jan. 1972-July 1977. The results are as follows 1. Of the 57 surgical cases, pathologically confirmed abdominal tumors...
A Clinical Study of Diphtheria.
Myung Ho Lee, Jin Ju Kim, Sung Hee Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1978;21(4):272-279.   Published online April 30, 1978
The incidence of diphtheria is markedly decreased in the developed countries. But in Korea, since 1970, there has been an increased incidene of diphtheria and some clinical modifications of the classical picture were seen, such as less incidence of preudomembrane, milder constitutional symptoms and fewer positive culture of C. diphtheriae. With this in mind we reviewed the 40 cases of...
Case Report
Intussusception in Schdnlein-Henoch Vasculitis
Jun Hong Yoo, Myung Ho Lee, Seong Hee Sin, Ki Jun Kim, Hae Chang Cho, Hak Song Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1975;18(9):641-645.   Published online September 30, 1975
Intussusception as a complication of Schdnlein-Henoch Vasculitis is rare but interesting laeacuse of the diagnostic problems. The world literature reports about 40 cases, incluing one case previously reported in Korea. In this article we report the case of a 4 year old boy whose intussusception was treated surgically during his 4 days admission, and we make a review of the literature.