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Case Report
Neurology
Painful legs and moving toes syndrome in a 16-year-old girl
Seung Soo Kim, Yong Seung Hwang, Young Chang Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2016;59(9):381-383.   Published online September 21, 2016

Painful legs and moving toes (PLMT) syndrome is characterized by spontaneous movements of the digits and pain in one or both lower extremities. Of the reported cases, a majority of the patients was female, and the mean age of onset was 58 years. Only one pediatric case has been reported so far. Herein, we report the first adolescent case of...

Original Article
A clinical study of child bacterial meningitis in Daejeon and Chungcheong area : 2001-2005
Yong Joo Lee, Soo Jin Lee, Ho Jin Park, Young Hyuk Lee, So Young Kang, Young Chang Kim, In Kyu Lee, Kyung Yeon Lee, Keon Su Lee, Won Seop Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(2):157-162.   Published online February 15, 2007
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to analyze the epidemiology, causative organism, clinical manifestation and prognosis of bacterial meningitis for children after the introduction of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine in Daejeon and Chungcheong area. Methods : We analyzed retrospectively 53 medical records who had been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis at 10 general or university hospitals...
Case Report
A Case of Multiple Septic Arthritis by Streptococcus pneumoniae in Kawasaki Disease
Jae-Hoon Choe, In-Gyu Lee, Kyung-Bae Park, Joon-Soo Park, Young Chang Kim, Hwa-Yong Song, Byung-Heum Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(5):579-582.   Published online May 15, 2004
In Kawasaki disease, arthritis may occur, generally affecting the hands, knees, ankles, or hips. Operations have not usually been needed. We report a case of Kawasaki Disease with multiple septic arthritis which was caused by S. pneumoniae and which needed athrotomy with drainage for both hips, both knees, and both ankle joints. A two year, ten-month-old girl was admitted to...
Original Article
The Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis Using Nested PCR in Prematurity and Delivery of Low Birth Weight Infant
Jae Ho Noh, Hye Kyung Lee, Han Jin Kim, Yong Sik Min, Kyeong Bae Park, Joon Soo Park, Young Chang Kim, Sung Ran Cho
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(8):875-880.   Published online August 15, 2001
Purpose : Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) has generally been more sensitive than traditional tests for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis which has been a leading cause of sexually transmitted disease. We performed this study to find out if there is an association between C. trachomatis infection and low birth weight(LBW) or prematurity. Methods : The study included 98 premature or LBW infants...
Case Report
A Case of Omphalocele-Exstrophy-Imperforate Anus-Spina Bifida(OEIS syndrome)
Hyeon Jong Yang, Lae Kyung Park, Han Jin Kim, Hye Kyung Lee, Young Chang Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(10):1386-1389.   Published online October 15, 2000
Omphalocele-exstrophy-imperforate anus-spinal defects(OEIS Syndrome) is a single defect in early mesoderm, and its incidence is about one in 250,000. If was first described by Littre in 1709. The characteristics of this disorder is omphalocele, extrpohy of bladder, imperforate anus and spina bifida. There have been reports of longtime survival made possible by several operations, but for most cases normal life...
Original Article
Clinical and Molecular-epidemiologic Analysis of A Nosocomial Outbreak of Acinetobacter baumannii in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Hye Kyung Lee, Han Jin Kim, Young Chang Kim, Sung Ran Cho, Hwi Jun Kim, Wee Gyo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(1):43-48.   Published online January 15, 2000
Purpose : Acinetobacter species are aerobic gram-negative rods that can be widely found in nature and are a part of the normal flora of humans. The most clinical isolates of A. baumannii reflect infection rather than colonization. Recent reports suggest that the organisms cause serious and often fetal nosocomial infection such as ventilator-associated pneumonia. Methods : From March to September 1998, we experienced thirty...
Case Report
A Case of Congenital Tuberculosis Misdiagnosed as Fungal Pneumonia
Hye Kyung Lee, Young Chang Kim, Young Tong Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(9):1283-1287.   Published online September 15, 1998
A Trisomy 21 Neonate with Large Amount of Isolated Pericardial Effusion Seen on Antenatal Sonography
Kyung Soo Cheon, Hae Kyung Lee, Kyung Bae Park, Young Chang Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(8):1140-1143.   Published online August 15, 1998
A Case of Reversible Biliary Pseudolithiasis After Ceftriaxone Therapy
Hye Kyung Lee, Young Chang Kim, Young Tong Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(10):1470-1473.   Published online October 15, 1997
Ceftriaxone, a potent third-generation semisynthetic cephalosporine, is widely used for treatment various bacterial infections in children. There have been some reports that transient appearance of gallbladder sludge was often demonstrated by abdominal sonography in patients treated with ceftriaxone. Reversible biliary pseudolithiasis was used to describe this phenomenon. We present a case of biliary pseudolithiasis which appeared to be related to intravenous ceftriaxone therapy in children who...
A Case of Isolated Fetal Pleural Effusion Antenatally Diagnose
Hae Kyung Lee, Joo Tak Lee, Joon Soo Park, Young Chang Kim, Sang Chul Park, Young Hwa Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(10):1469-1473.   Published online October 15, 1996
The isolated fetal pleural effusion is rare and has no other signs of fetal hydrops. Its etiology is unknown but the most common cause is congenital chylothorax. We experienced a case of fetal pleural effusion diagnosed in the 35 weeks gestational age by antenatal ultrasonogram and antenatal diagnosis allowed early therapeutic intervention such as drainage of pleural fluid immediatly after birth. We diagnosed congenital chylothorax...
A Case of Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome Associated with Cardiac Anomaly
Hae Kyung Lee, Joon Soo Park, Kyeong Bae Park, Young Chang Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1995;38(6):853-856.   Published online June 15, 1995
The fetal hydantoin syndrome is broad range of morphologic and developmental disorder in infant born of epileptic mothers exposed to hydantoin during pregnancy. We experienced a case of fetal hydantoin syndrome in a male neonate who had cleft palate, cleft lip, hypertelorism, TOF, finger hypolasia with prenatal history of exposure to diphenylhydantoin. We presented this case with brief review of literatures.
A Case of Cerebral Infarction and Subdural Hemorrhage after Aseptic Meningitis
Hyun Mi Kim, Si Whan Koh, Kyung Hwan Oh, Young Chang Kim, Sang Joo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(5):707-711.   Published online May 15, 1994
After aseptic or septic meningitis, some neurologic complications such as convulsions, delirium, rigidity, cerebral infarctions and cerebral hemorrhage can be developed. The cerebral infarction after meningitis is caused by arterial or venous occlusions. Involvement of small perforating arteries leads to ganglionic infarcts while severe sapsm of major vessels may lead to massive infarctions in the distribution of middle and/or anterior...
Original Article
Two cases of thymolipoma.
Rhie Choi, Young Chang Kim, Hak Joo Cha, Sang Jhoo Lee, cheol Sae Lee, Jung Ki Ro, Seung Ha Yang, Chang Jin Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(11):1605-1611.   Published online November 30, 1991
Thymolipoma is a benign anterior mediastinal tumor composed of thymic tissue and mature adipose elements. The tumor is so rare that only 60 cases are reported in the world, and only 2 cases are reported in Korea. We have experienced two cases of thymolipoma in two thirteen-year-old boys. One had had chest pain and exertional dyspnea for 1 month but the other had no...
A case of paraquat poisoning in child.
Min Yong Oum, Sung Ik Cho, Young Chang Kim, Hak Ju Cha, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(11):1540-1545.   Published online November 30, 1989
Paraquat is a widely used herbicide and its poisoning in human induces acute renal failure, hepatic dysfunction, progressive respiratory failure, oral cavity ulcer and cardiac manifestations with high mortality rate. We experienced a case of paraquat poisoning in a 12 years old child who revealed acute renal failure, pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and died 44 hours at acciden- tal ingestion of paraquat solution inspite of...
Case Report
A Case of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.
Won Hee Baik, Mee Ran Roh, Young Chang Kim, Hyung Jin Choi, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1984;27(12):1244-1249.   Published online December 31, 1984
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome is a new complex of physical findings consisting primarily of broad thumbs, broad great toes and facial abnormalities, associated with mental retardation. We have experienced a case of Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome in a 5month-old male infant who had two recurrent pneumonia a竹acks. The diagnosis was easily established by clinical features and radiologic examinations. So a brief review of the pertinent literatures is given.
A Case of Vertically Transmitted Neonatal Hepatitis B with Pancytopenia.
Young Chang Kim, Jae Oak Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(7):737-742.   Published online July 31, 1982
A newborn infant, who was low-birth weight(1,780gm), showed severe degree of jaundice on second day of life and skin color became dark greenish-yellow and moderate hepatosplenomegaly was noted on physical examination. Results of liver function test & radioimmuniassay for hepatitis B antigen of both infant and mother suggested that neonatal hepatitis B seemed to occure transplacentally during pregnancy from infected...
Original Article
The Statistical Study on Acute Drug and Chemicals Intoxication in Children.
Young Chang Kim, Hyung Jin Choi, Jae Ock Park, Dong Whan Lee, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1981;24(8):760-765.   Published online August 15, 1981
A statistical study on 135 cases of acute poisoning who were treated in Pediatric department of Soon Chun Hyang College Hospital from May, 1974 to August, 1980 was performed. The results are as follows: 1. Seasonal incidence was more prevalent in summer. (from June to August, Table 2) 2. It occurred more frequently in male than female and high incidence...