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Pulmonology
A pediatric case of relapsed pulmonary alveolar proteinosis despite successful whole lung lavage
Seung Young Jin, Hye Ri Yun, Yun Jung Choi, Jun Dong Park, Jin Tae Kim, Chang Hyun Kang, Young Sik Park, Young Hun Choi, Woo Sun Kim, Dong In Suh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2017;60(7):232-236.   Published online July 31, 2017

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease in children characterized by intra-alveolar accumulation of surfactant proteins, which severely reduces gaseous exchange. Whole lung lavage (WLL) is the preferred technique for the treatment of severe PAP. Herein, we present a pediatric case of PAP treated with WLL. An 11-year-old boy was admitted with the chief complaint of a dry cough...

A Case of Hepatic Hemangioendothelioma.
Ki Tae Kim, Heon Kyung Lee, Soon Yong Lee, Young Sik Park, Kil Hyun Kim, Yeon Soon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1984;27(4):395-400.   Published online April 30, 1984
We experienced a case of hepatic hemangioendothelioma in a 21-day-old girl who had a large mass in the left upper quadrant of abdomen. The diagnosis was confirmed by laparatomy and histological finding. A review of the related literatures was also made.
Two Cases of Patent Omphalomesenteric Duct.
Heon Kyung Lee, Ki Tae Kim, Woo Yeong Cheong, Soon Yong Lee, Young Sik Park, Yeon Soon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1983;26(10):1013-1017.   Published online October 31, 1983
Patent omphalomesenteric duct occurs when there is primary failure of luminal closure of vitellointestinal duct during the fetal life, and it makes an abnormal communication between the intestine and the umbilicus. We presented two cases of patent omphalomesenteric duct in the neonatal period. Diagnosis was confirmed by radiological examination and surgery. Surgical removal was done successfully. A brief review of related literature was also presented.
A Case of Gaucher'S Disease In Identical Twins.
Woo Yeong Chung, Ki Tae Kim, Heon Kyung Lee, Soon Yong Lee, Young Sik Park, Yeon Soon Kim, Soon Ho Kim, Eun Yup Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1983;26(6):598-605.   Published online June 30, 1983
We experienced a case of Gaucher’s disease of adult type in 3 year 8 month old male who was one of identical twins with family history of splenomegaly in his two siblings. Diagnosis was based on clinical pictures such as marked hepatosplenomegaly with anemia and characteristic pathologic findings of liver and spleen. There were no specific complications after splenectomy until now. Review of literatures was...