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Purpose : Malonate is an effective competitive inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase isolated from brain and other organs. It has been shown that malonate level is proportional to the growth of fetal rat brain. However, little is known about its biological effects on central nervous system and other organs. In this communication. we have measured malonate levels in neonates and patients... |
Purpose : For evaluation of usefulness of the serum .2-microglobulin(B2MG), retinol binding protein(RBP), urine 1-microglobulin(A1MG), and B2MG on neonatal renal function and renal tubular injuries, we detected and compared these values in 20 neonates. Methods : They were grouped into premature neonate, gestational age was 30-50 weeks(group Ⅰ), and full term neonate, gestational age was 38-40 weeks(group Ⅱ), The group Ⅱ... |
Purpose : Riboflavin is the most important water soluble vitamin in infant nutrition. Riboflavin is converts to flavin mononucleotide (FMN), Flavin adenine dinucleotide(FAD) and then, participiates in the metabolism of energy, protein cellular oxidation-reduction reactions as a cofactor of reactions. Also riboflavin, a light sensitive vitamin, has a maximum absorption spectrum at a wave length similar to that at which... |
Purpose : In concern of diagnosis and treatment of transient idiopathic hypocalcemia, a major cause of infantile, we studied the onset of age, clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, and duration of treatment and recovery of transient idiopathic hypocalcemia. Methods : The author observed 19 infants with transient idiopathic hypocalcemia who had been admitted to Yonsei university hospital due to convulsion for 4... |
Purpose : The Haemophilus influenzae type b(Hib) was the most common cause of meningitis and invasive bacterial disease mainly in children 2 months to 5 years old in the United States. The conjugated Hib vaccines have recently been licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration for routine use in infants beginning at 2 months of age, and the Infectious... |
Purpose : The respiratory infection due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae among school aged children and adolescents was recognized as an important cause of wheezing or BHR. This study was performed to evaluate relationship between BHR to Mch inhalation challenge and atopic findings in M. pneumoniae pneumonia. Methods : 61 patients with M. pneumoniae pneumonia who were admitted to the department of Pediatrics,... |
Purpose : We performed this study in order to evaluate the outcome of the mechanical valve replacement in the right side of the heart in children. Methods : Retrospective analysis of the clinical records of 26 patients who had undergone a right sided valve replacement between October 1986 and September 1992 at Seoul National University Children뭩 Hospital. Results : Twenty six children... |
Purpose : Several trials in children for chronic hepatitis B have shown the efficacy of alpha interferon in eliminating hepatitis B virus replication, accompanied by an improvement in the liver cell damage. But reports about the alpha interferon therapy are rare in Korean children and there is no report about histologic changes even with adult. So we tried to... |
Purpose : Because some patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) may combine vesicoureteral reflux and progress to reflux nephropathy, the early diagnosis and treatment of UTI are important. We have performed this study to recognize the meaning of the radiologic examination centering around technetium 99m- labelled dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scan(DMSA scan) in pediatric UTI patients. Methods : We have studied 55... |
Purpose : To study the incidence of iron deficiency anemia we conducted blood tests with questionnaire regrarding weaning status. We tried to figure out the relation between iron deficiency anemia and financial and educational levels of their parents. The purpose of this study is to emphasize the importance of screening for iron deficiency anemia at well baby clinic and educate mothers... |
Purpose : Asthma is known to be related to serum IgE levels. But it is not ascertained whether there is a relation between serum IgE levels and airway hyperresponsiveness to methacholine challenge. For this reason we studied the relation between the serum IgE levels and airway hyperresponsiveness or responsiveness in regard to asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Methods : The... |
We recently experienced three cases of Rotor syndrome in monozygotic twin brothers and their elder sister. The only clinical manifestation was persisting mild jaundice for several years. In all three cases serum bilirubin, mainly of direct reacting was increased with normal liver function and normal hepatic histology without pigmentation by needle liver biopsy. Indocyanine green test showed marked serum retention after... |
Conjoined twins are known to be very rare congenital malformations and may be viewedas examples of incomplete twining. Because of their associated anomalies, particularly of cardiovascular system, they usually survive only short postnatal period. We have experienced 2 cases of conjoined twins. One case of dicephalus dipus dibrachius and another case of thoracopagus are presented with brief review of literature. |
Acyclovir is generally regarded as a safe and highly effective antiviral agent in normal, as well as in immunocompromised hosts. Major renal complication was unusual. However, reversible renal dysfunction has been reported. The impairment of renal nephropathy resulting from crystal formation in the renal tubules or the collecting ducts. But we experienced a case of immunocompetent patient who developed severe... |
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition with severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. When the syndrome develops within the first 3 months of life, it is generally considered as congenital and the overall outcome in this group seems to be worse than in miniaml change lesion that occurs at an older age regardless of the pathologic findings. A female infant with congenital nephrotic... |
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a rare congenital disorder characterized by multiple fixed-joint deformities of the upper and lower extremities. Most cases are sporadic, although rare cases of familial recurrence are reported worldwide. Recently, we experienced 2 cases of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in a family (a brother and a sister). They were born with micrognathia, low set ears, broad and short... |
We report a case of male neonate that showed multiple congenital anomalies that could be designated as Meckel-Gruber syndrome. The principle signs of Meckel-Gruber syndrome are encephaolcelem, polydactly, and polycystic kidneys with normal karyotype. Due to rarity of the Meckel-Gruber syndrome, the cause was still unknown. At present, autosomal recessive is thought to be as one of the causes. This malformation... |