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Volume 30(11); Nov 1987
Original Articles
Allergic Diseases and Immunotherapy.
Ha Baik Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1189-1195.   Published online November 30, 1987
Recent Advances in Pediatric Cardiology.
Yoo Won Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1196-1200.   Published online November 30, 1987
Blood Pressure Change in the Neonates during Abdominal Examination.
Young Sun Kim, Yoon Deok Kim, Jung Hwan Choi, Chong Ku Yun, Son Moon Shin
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1201-1206.   Published online November 30, 1987
During abdominal palpation in the 50 full term neonates, blood pressure changes were measured by automatic oscillometric blood pressure monitor. The systolic blood pressure value at resting stage was 61.2 ±2.9 mmHg, and during the liver, the left kidney and the bladder palpation, it was signifi- cantly elevated to 67.2±4.7 mmHg, 68.1 ±4.8 mmHg, 69.0±4.6 mmHg respectively (P< 0.005). The diastoloic pressure value at...
A Clinico-Epidemilological Study of 55 Cases of Chidhood Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
Won Ho Kang, Myung Hee Kook, Yong Sang Yoo, Jae Suk Ma, Tai Ju Hwang
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1207-1212.   Published online November 30, 1987
Fifty-five children with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) were admitted to the Department of pediatrics, Chonnam University Hospital during 6 years and 5 months from January 1980 to May 1986. We Compared clinical pictures and effects of steroids and platelet concentrates on acute and chronic ITP. No significant sexual predominance was found in total patients with ITP, but also between acute and chronic types,...
Plasma Renin Acivity in Children with Acute Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndrome.
Oh Kyun Kwon, Young Hun Chung
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1213-1220.   Published online November 30, 1987
This is a study on plasma renin acitivity (PRA) which was obtanined from the patients with acute glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome and normotensive control group admitted in Chungnam National University Hospital from Oct. 1985 to Aug. 1986 to confirm any differences of PRA between groups and to establish their influencing factors. The results were as follows; 1) PRA of noimal children in preschool age (3.49 ±0.98...
Immunogenecity of Low-Dose Administration of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine in School Aged Group.
Young Mo Sohn, Pyung Kin Kim, Kyung Soon Song
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1221-1227.   Published online November 30, 1987
For evaluation of immunogenecity of low-dose of hepatitis vaccine-prepared by Korea Green Cross Corporation 74 school aged children were given routine schedule (0, 1, 6 months). A dose of 5 microgram was administered intramuscullary in the cases of age under 10 yrs of age and 10 microgram was administered in the cases over 11 yrs of age. An adequate follow-up observation of antibody titer...
The Effect of Hepatitis B Vaccination on Newborns of Hepatitis B Carrier Mothers.
Ho Taek Kom, Pyung Kil Kim, Chang Ho Hong, Chul Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1228-1235.   Published online November 30, 1987
The transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from carrier mothers to their infants is a serious problem in many countries and the transmission rate is reported to be as high as 60%. The best preventive method of perinatal transmission is hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) which confers a passive immunity and HB vaccine which confers an active immunity. However, the exact dosage and the...
A Clinical and Allergological Study on Sinusitis in Children.
Jung Kyung Kim, Myung Ik Lee, Soon Wha Kim, Keun Chan Sohn
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1236-1242.   Published online November 30, 1987
Sinusitis, despite of common in childhood, is still somewhat difficult proiblem to pediatrician in diagnosis and its complication, and plays a role of known one of trigerring factors in asthma. A clinical and allergological evaluation was performed on 235 cases, who were taken paranasal sinus X-ray at N.M.C. Pediatric OPD and in the ward from January 1985 to May 1986. The results were as...
A Clinical Studey on Reye Syndrome.
Myung Ho Oh, Hung Sub Choi, Chang Hwi Kim, Sang Jhoo Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1243-1251.   Published online November 30, 1987
We took clinical study for 47 cases of Reye syndrome at S.C.H. University Hospital during last 8 years from Jan:, 1979 to Dec., 1986. The results obtained were as follows; 1) There was no significant difference in annual incidence and the seasonal incidence was highest in sumer and autumn. 2) The sex ratio of male to female was...
Factors Influencing the Prognosis of Reye Syndrome.
Chang Ho Hong, Heung Dong Kim, Pyung Kil Kim
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1252-1258.   Published online November 30, 1987
While the etiology of Reye syndrome is still unknown, wide variations in both the clinical spectrum and the therapeutic outcome of patients have been noted. We reviewed the cases of 42 Reye syndrome patients who were admitted to Young Dong Severance Hospital during the period from April, 1983 to July, 1986 and analyzed factors influencing the prognosis of Reye syndrome. The patients were divided...
A Case of Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome Complicated by Aseptic Meningitis, Hydrops of the Gallbladeder and Dilatation of the Coronary Arteries.
Ho Jin Lee, Sung Sook Cho, Hyung Sik Moon, Hong Kue Lee, Soon Il Lee, Young Seok Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1259-1264.   Published online November 30, 1987
We experienced 1 case of mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome complicated by aseptic meningitis, hydrops of the gallbladder and dilatation of the coronary arteries in 2 year 8 month old female infant. Her clinical synptoms, laboratory data and clinical courses were presented with brief review of the literatures. This baby admitted because of high fever and vomiting for 6 days. She had injection of...
Hepatitis with Positive HBsAg in 3 Generations in 3 Families.
Dong Hak Shin
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1265-1273.   Published online November 30, 1987
Since Jolly reported multiple occurences of cryptogenic cirrhosis in children in a family members in 1892, there had been sporadic cases reported and this familial liver cirrhosis was called as familial juvenile cirrhosis by Gunn. In 1960, numer of family pedigree of chronic liver diseases (such as chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and liver cell carcinoma) in adult was more numerous than that of in...
A Case of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia Associated with Cytomegalovirus Lung Infection.
K S Lee, Y O Lee, H J Park, M J Shin
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1274-1281.   Published online November 30, 1987
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia has been highly prevalent in prematurity, malnourished infants and immunosuppressed patients. Since 1981, it has been by far the commonest opportunistic infection in AIDS. We experienced a case of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia associated with cytomegalovirus lung infection in a 3 months old malnourished female orphan. She had been suffered from chronic diarrhea, losing body weight 2 kg in a month prior...
A Case of Potter Syndrome with Bilateral Polycystic Kidneys.
Chun Hwa Lee, Jung Hwan Choi, Yong Choi, Chong Ku Yun, Yeon Lim Suh, Je G Chi, Son Moon Shin
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1282-1286.   Published online November 30, 1987
In 1946, Potter described a series of 20 cases of infants in whom bilateral absence of the kidneys was associated with hypoplasia of the lungs and characteristic faces. Afterwards it has been known that any condition that causes significant reduction in urine formation or excretion will result in oligohydramnios accounts for many of the nonrenal features of Potter syndorme. We report a case...
A Case of Potter Syndrome Syndrome Accompanied with Partial Agenesis of Corpus Callosum.
Soon Sup Jang, Byung Chun Suh, Kyoo Hwan Rhee, Soo Jee Moon, Keun Soo Lee, Byung Tae Park, Eun Kyung Hong
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1287-1293.   Published online November 30, 1987
We have experienced a case of Potter syndrome recently. He was a newborn infant who suffered from severe respiratory distress soon after birth. His face was characterized by facies renalies and chest X-ray film revealed bilateral pneumothorax. Anuria since birth and findings of abdominal ultrasonography strongly suggested bilateral renal agenesis. Severe respiratory acidosis was progressed in spite of proper management and died at 11...
A Case of Pyeloplasty in Neonatal Bilateral U-P-J Obstruction.
In Soon Ahn, Jung Sik Rhim, Baek Keun Lee, Jae Mann Song
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1294-1298.   Published online November 30, 1987
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction has been discussed extensively in literature, but most reports refer to adults or young children. Neonatal bilateral U-P-J obstruction has not been reported in Korea. Herein we present with bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction in neonate. Repair was achieved successfully using a non-intubated, nonstented, dismembered pyeloplasty. Renal function shows normal during the follow-up periods.
A Case of Juvenile Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Associated with Juvenile Xanthogranuloma.
Eun Yong Lee, Jin Tae Kim, Young Sook Hong, Soon Kyun Kim, Hyun Keum Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1299-1304.   Published online November 30, 1987
We experienced a case of juvenile chronic myelogenous leukemia associated with juvenile xanthogranuloma and neurofibromatosis. This 1-year 6-month-old male patient had multipe cafg-au-lait spots, numerous nontender, yellowish, dome-shaped papules and nodules, hepatosplenomegaly, and pneumonia. Hematologic & bone marrow examinations, chromosomal study, and skin biopsy were performed for diagnosis. A brief review of the related literatures was added.
A Case of Larsen Syndrome.
Dong Chul Park, Chan Jun Coe, Duk Jin Yun
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1305-1310.   Published online November 30, 1987
An infant is descirbed who has multiple joint dislocations, unusual facies, and bony abnormalities, which constitute a syndrome first reported by Larsen. This report expands Larsen syndrome with additional findings such as apparent diminshed rigidity of cartilage in infancy, short nails, unusual juxtacalcaneal “accessory” bone, and mental retardation. The joint lesions and mental retardation require prolonged observation and treatment is limited mainly symptomatic therapy and...
A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Accompanied with Nephritis and Arteritis.
Oh Kyun Kwon, Hong Yang Khil, Jae Ho Lee, Young Hun Chung
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1311-1317.   Published online November 30, 1987
The systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease involving skin, kidney, serous membrane, nervous system and other organs. We experienced a case of SLE accompanied with nephritis and arteritis on the region of the left thigh, diagnosed by clinical, serologic, immunologic, radiologic and pathologic evaluations. A 15 years old female patient was admitted to pediatric ward due to sustained pain on left...
Seven Autopsy Cases of Anencephaly.
Sang Taek Lee, Chang Ho Han, Soo Yong Kim, Jung Kwon Lee, Young Dae Kwon
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1318-1322.   Published online November 30, 1987
We experienced 7 cases of the anencephaly, 6 males and 1 female neonates. Their external appearances were quite normal and relatively well developed except acranias, but all cases had some developmental deficiency of visceras. A brief review of literature was made.