Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Soo Ho Cho

27 Articles

Pseudomeningocele after Lumbar Discectomy: Sang Woo Kim, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2007;24(2 Suppl):S658-664. Published online December 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2007.24.2S.S658

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Abstract PDF: We report a case of postlaminectomy pseudomeningocele which treated successfully by surgical removal with fat graft. A 23-year-old man complained of low back pain and right leg pain and a soft mass in the back at the site of the incision. Four months earlier, he had undergone surgery for herniated nucleus pulposus on L4-L5 segment and three times revision surgery for CSF leakage. A magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) study revealed a large cystic formation in the low back which communicated with a laminectomy site. At surgery, the pseudomeningocele was exposed subcutaneously and explored inside without further laminectomy. A dural tear was identified just around the nerve root with some suture materials and there was persistent CSF leaks. The dura was closed with interrupted sutures. Then we performed sandwich-typed fat graft with glue. Postoperatively, his leg pain was relieved completely and the wound was healed satisfactory without palpable back mass.

Atypical Cerebellar Medulloblastoma Originating from Tentorium: Case Report.: Seong Ho Kim, Chang Hwan Kim, Oh Lyong Kim, Chul Hoon Chang, Sang Woo Kim, Byung Yon Choi, Soo Ho Cho, Jeong Ok Hah; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2007;24(2):311-314. Published online December 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2007.24.2.311

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The extraaxial presentation of a medulloblastoma is rare. This article describes the case of a 12-year-old boy who presented with severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. The tumor developed in the left tentorium; it was misdiagnosed as a meningioma based on the radiology examination. We review the literature and discuss the atypical presentation of medulloblastoma.

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Vertebral compression fractures: distinction between benign and malignant causes with Tc-99m labeled antigranulocyte antibody immunoscintigraphy.: Ihn Ho Cho, Hyong Woo Lee, Sang Ho An, Kyu Chang Won, Jang Ho Bae, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1998;15(2):254-262. Published online December 31, 1998; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1998.15.2.254

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Abstract PDF: We evaluated the effectiveness of Tc-99m labeled antigranulocyte antibody immunoscintigraphy in differentiating the causes of vertebral compression fracture. This study involved 16 patients with vertebral compression fracture; 8 were due to trauma or osteoporosis, 3 were due to metastasis and 5 were due to tuberculous spondylitis. We retrospectively analyzed the location and the extent of decreased tracer uptake in tomographic images of Tc-99m labeled antigranulocyte antibody immunoscintigraphy. Eight patients had a 16 vertebral compression fractures due to trauma or osteoporosis , three patients had a 3 vertebral compression fractures due to metastasis and 5 patients had a 6 vertebral compression fractures due to tuberculous spondylitis. Sixteen vertebral compression fractures by trauma or osteoporosis showed a normal tracer uptake in pedicle, laminar and spinous process, but there was noted with 6 decreased uptake, 8 absence of tracer uptake and 2 normal tracer uptake in the vertebral body. Two vertebral compression fractures by metastasis showed the absence of uptake in vertebral body, pedicle, laminar and spinous process, and one showed an absence of vertebral body and spinous process. Six vertebral compression fractures by tuberculous spondylitis showed the absence of uptake in six compression fractures, the absence of pedicle in five compression fractures. We concluded Tc-99m labeled antigranulocyte antibody immunoscintigraphy may be helpful to differentiate the causes of vertebral compression fractures.

A Case of Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma.: Kwang Chul Song, Seong Ho Kim, Jang Ho Bae, Oh Ryong Kim, Byung Yon Choi, Soo Ho Cho, Dong Seok Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1997;14(2):451-458. Published online December 31, 1997; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1997.14.2.451

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Abstract PDF: The desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma is very rare cerebral tumor. It has been known to be characterized by its voluminious size, intense desmoplasia and the frequent presence of astrocytic and ganglioglionic differentiation. Also, It is usually presented in infantile period and predilected in the frontal and parietal lobes. We treated a huge desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma(8?7?6cm) on the right frontotemporo-parietal area with only gross total resection. It includes solid mass & several cysts and shows the areas of the proliferation of spindle cells exhibiting storiform pattern in dense desmoplastic stroma and the areas composed of spindle shaped glial component.

The Treatment of Giant Middle Artery Aneurysm with MDS Coil: Case Report.: Gwang Shik Choi, Sung Ho Kim, Jung Ho Bae, O Lyong Kim, Byung Youn Choi, Soo Ho Cho, Woo Mok Byun; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1997;14(1):237-244. Published online June 30, 1997; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1997.14.1.237

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Abstract PDF: A 14-year old boy was admitted with stuporous mentality. CT scan, MRI and cerebral angiogram revealed SAH and a giant aneurysm of right middle cerebral artery(4x5x5.3cm). To minimize surgical risk, endovascular treatment was done with MDS(mechanical detachable system)-spiral coil. Follow up MRI showed intraluminal thrombus formation of the aneurysm.

Laserthermia Induced Histological Changes in Different Thermal Condition.: Sang Woo Kim, Kyung Yup Lee, Seong Ho Kim, Jang Ho Bae, Oh Lyong Kim, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1995;12(2):331-338. Published online December 31, 1995; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1995.12.2.331

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Abstract PDF: Laserthermia is a new method of local hyperthermia using fiber optic guided probe with computer controlled Nd-YAG laser system. We used a synthetic sapphire probe and allowed irradiation with contolled low power laser energy (less than 5W), in different thermal condition (temprature:38.5-50 degrees C) for 10 minutes, in the normal brain tissue of 18 rabbits. In results, the histological changes of brain tissue was variable (myelin condensation, chromatin condensation, nuclear waving and palisading, RBC discoloration, cell necrosis) in microscopic findings after laser irradiation, but changing area was not occured proportionally in thermal condition level. Cell necrosis appears to over 44.5 degrees C and the distance was about 1.25 mm. This study, using computer controlled laserthermia system for interstitial local hyperthermia, may offer many advantages in the experimental treatment and clinical management of tumor. Minimizing normal tissue damage is now being developed.

Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma in the tuberous Sclerosis.: Jin Han Park, Seong Ho Kim, Dong Ro Han, Jang Ho Bae, Sam Kyu Ko, Oh Lyong Kim, Byung Yon Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1994;11(2):221-229. Published online December 31, 1994; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1994.11.2.221

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Abstract PDF: Tuberous sclerosis is reported rarely and is associated with systemic lesions including central nervous system, skin, heart, eye and kidney. Approximately 5-15% of individuals with tuberous sclerosis will develop brain neoplasia, almost invariably subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma (SGCA). We experienced a case of SGCA with tuberous sclerosis operated by the transcallosal approach and report with literature review.

The Effects of Microwave Irradiated on Rabbit's ICP.: Jin Han Park, Seong Ho Kim, Dong Ro Han, Jang Ho Bae, Oh Lyong Kim, Byung Yon Choi, Soo Ho Cho, Joon Ha Lee; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1994;11(2):213-220. Published online December 31, 1994; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1994.11.2.213

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Abstract PDF: Damages on central nervous system induced by the exposure of microwave. However, the effects of microwave on ICP are not studied yet. The ICP affected by the condition of the condition of the brain has an significant effect on vital sign. So we investigated the changes of ICP of the rabbits after exposure. Twenty four rabbits were divided into 3 groups depending on the amount of exposure to microwave. One group was composed with 8 rabbits were exposed to microwave for 10 miniutes. Other were composed to microwave for 20 miniutes, 30 miniures, respectively. Intracranial pressure on each group were measured by subdural type ICP monitoring catheter immediately, first day, 3rd day, 5th day and 7th day after exposure of microwave. Results indicates that intracranial pressure of rabbits are not affected with statistical significance by exposure of microwave.

Effects of the Selective Management for Increased Intracranial Pressure with Obstruction of Internal Carotid Artery in Rabbits.: Bum Dae Kim, Kyoung Yeob Lee, Seong Ho Kim, Dong Ro Han, Jang Ho Bae, Oh Lyong Kim, Byung Yon Choi, Soo Ho Cho, Hyoun Jin Shin; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1994;11(1):167-180. Published online June 30, 1994; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1994.11.1.167

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Abstract PDF: In order to inquire the most-effective management of increased intracranial pressure(ICP), mannitol, steroid and hyperventilation were used in rabbits after ligation or non-ligation of the carotid artery. Mannitol was more effective than steroid and hyperventilation in the degree of the reduction of ICP. The intracranial pressure was decreased 43~45% for 25~30 minutes after injection of mannitol. Steroid was less effective than mannitol in the degree of the reduction of ICP. But the time of reduction of ICP was longer, that is, the degree of reduction was 24~60 minutes after injection of steroid. Hyperventilation is effective in the initial time only, for 10 minutes after hyperventilation. The degree of ICP reduction was 13.5~16.7 % for 10 minutes after hyperventilation. The combined group, that is three kinds of mangenent were used, is the most effective treatment to reduce ICP of ICP. The degree of the reduction of ICP was 42.1~49.3% for 20 minutes, 47.7~52.5% for 30minnutes. There was no significant difference between and non-ligation group.

Effects of selective obstruction of intracranial venous sinuses on systemic arterial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, intracranial pressure and intrasinal pressure in cats: Eun Sig Doh, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1993;10(2):475-484. Published online December 31, 1993; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1993.10.2.475

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Abstract PDF: In order to evaluate the safe ligation time and sites of dural venous sinuses during neurosurgical operation, systemic arterial pressure (SAP), cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), intracranial pressure (ICP) and intraspinal pressure (ISP) were measured in cats through neuromonitor before and after obstruction of anterior 1/3, middle 1/3, posterior 1/3 of the superior sagittal sinus and the results were as follows. There were no significant increases of pressures after obstruction of anterior 1/3 of the superior sagittal sinus. In the obstructed middle 1/3 of the superior sagittal sinus group, significant increases were seen the m-SAP within 2, 4 and 6 minutes, the m-ICP within 2-7 minutes, the m-ISP within 14 minutes after obstruction. In the -obstructed posterior 1/3 of the superior sagittal sinus group, there were significant increases of m-SAP within 2, 4 and 6 minutes, the m-ICP within 27 minutes, the m-ISP within 13 minutes. In the obstructed Torcular Herophili group, there were significant increases of the m-SAP within 1-2 and 4-7 minutes, the m-ICP within 36 minutes and the m-ISP within 1-7 minutes and less significant decreases of the m-CPP within 5-7 minutes after obstruction. In the obstructed right transverse sinus group, significant increases of the m-ICP and the m-ISP were seen within 1-7 minutes after obstruction. There were no remarkable changes in the obstructed left transverse sinus group.

Lumbar synovial cyst associated with retrolis thesis: a case report.: Sang Joon Choi, Sam Kyu Ko, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1991;8(2):222-226. Published online December 31, 1991; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1991.8.2.222

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Abstract PDF: In advent of high-resolutional CT and MRI, it is not so difficult to detect the lumbar synovial cyst, however the unusual disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of cauda equine compression syndromes. The case of a 55-year-old man who had a low back pain and severe radiating pain on both legs showed a retrolisthesis at L3-4 and L4-5 and epidural enhancing mass just around L4-5 facet joint on MRI. Microscopically a lining of synovial tissue was demonstrated. After surgery of the total resection of synovial cyst and stabilization, the patient's presenting symptoms were improved.

Correlation of changes of intracranial pressure and clinical manifestations in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.: Eul Soo Chung, Sam Kyu Ko, Oh Lyong Kim, Yung Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1991;8(2):35-44. Published online December 31, 1991; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1991.8.2.35

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Abstract PDF: Recently, many authors have reported about the relationship of the volumes of hemorrhage in the brain parenchyma, hemorrhagic sites, optimal operation time, and the effects of mannitol and steroid on control of ICP to clinical manifestations. Many attempts to measure ICP in hydrocephalus, brain tumor, and head injury have been reported. But the measurements of intracranial pressure in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage are rare. Intracranial pressure was monitored prospectively in 30 patients who had stereotaxic surgery for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. The results are as follows. 1. Intracranial pressure was increased in high PaCO₂. 2. There were no correlation in ICP, rebleeding and ADL ad discharge (P>0.05). 3. ICP was the most high level in 72 hours after operation. 4. There was 63.2% decrease in ICP after irrigation with 6000 IU urokinase in the site of hemorrhage. 5. There was no correlation between the numbers of natural drainage and ADL at discharge (P>0.05). 6. The higher the initial GCS, the higher the postoperative GCS.

Nonsurgical Management of Parasagittal Epidural Hematoma Report of 4 Cases.: Dong Soo Nam, Seong Ho Kim, Bum Dae Kim, Jang Ho Bae, Eun Sig Doh, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho, Jow Hyuk Ihm; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1990;7(2):173-179. Published online December 31, 1990; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1990.7.2.173

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Abstract PDF: Nonsurgical management of four cases of the parasagittal epidural hematoma were experienced. Patients were mildly symptomatic or minimal neurological disturbances on admission. Patients were treated conservatively because of stable neurologic sign. All patients had who diastatic fracture and / or suture have become a complete neurological recovery with satisfactory absorption of EDH over a period of 5 to 12 weeks.

Astrocytoma in the Bilateral Thalamus: A Case Report.: Eul Soo Chung, Jang Ho Bae, Dong Ro Han, Eun Sik Doh, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1990;7(2):167-172. Published online December 31, 1990; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1990.7.2.167

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Abstract PDF: Astrocytoma in the thalamus in not so frequent in incidence (1%). Moreover, bilateral thalamic tumor is rare. Certain tumors of the thalamus are considered resectable but most of thalamic tumors are thought to be untouchable. Bilateral thalamic astrocytoma with hydrocephalus was diagnosed by stereotactic biopsy and ventriculoperitoneal shunt operation was done with result of improvement. We report a case of astrocytoma in the bilateral thalamus with literature review.

Expansive Laminoplasty for Cervical Compression Myelopathy.: Dong Ro Han, Eun Sig Doh, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1989;6(2):141-146. Published online December 31, 1989; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1989.6.2.141

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Abstract PDF: In an attempt to eliminate some negative aspects of conventional extensive laminectomy, 4 cases of multiple level of cervical compression myelopathy, 1 OPLL (ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament) and 3 cervical stenosis, were treated with a technique of expansive laminoplasty. Operative results in all patients were satisfactory without surgical complications and all patients had a neurological improvement. We suggest that our technique is more effective one for cervical canal stenosis, OPLL, and spondylosis than conventional extensive laminectomy.

A Case of Multiple Mendingiomas.: Jang Ho Bae, Seung Chan Beak, Jowa Hyuk Ihm, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1988;5(2):195-200. Published online December 31, 1988; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1988.5.2.195

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Abstract PDF: The incidence of multiple meningiomas found prior to the introduction of CT was 1~2%, the incidence since the introduction of CT was 8.9%. The authors report a case of multiple meningiomas without evidence of von Recklinghausen's disease. The possible presence of more than 1 tumor in a patient with an intracranial meningiomas must always be kept in mind. The pathogenetic factors related to true multiple meningiomas in unknown. We report a patient with multiple meningiomas which was confirmed by operation.

A Case of Cryptococcal Ventriculitis.: Bum Dae Kim, Seung Chang Baek, Jowa Hyuk Ihm, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1988;5(2):175-181. Published online December 31, 1988; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1988.5.2.175

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Abstract PDF: Cryptococcosis of central nervous system in uncommon, but fatal if untreated. We experienced a case of cryptococcal ventriculitis with hydrocephalus. The symptom was an increased intracranial pressure without meningeal irritation sign. It was confirmed by pathology and cytology taken from fibrous material, which caused an obstruction of shunt catheter in the lateral ventricle. We report a case of cryptococcal ventriculitis in 6 years old male child.

A Case of Cerebral Sparganosis Operated by BRW Stereotaxic System.: Seong Ho Kim, Seung Chan Baek, Jowa Hyuk Ihm, Oh Lyong Kim, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1988;5(1):141-145. Published online June 30, 1988; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1988.5.1.141

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Abstract PDF: A patient of cerebral sparganosis is reported: The patient, a 47-year-old female complained of frequent seizures and headache. The disease was involved on right frontal lobe, and the lesion was successfully removed by BRW stereotaxic system. The characteristic features of sparganosis are reviewed.

A BRW Stereotaxic Biopsy of Brain Stem Glioma.: Seung Chan Beak, Byung Yon Choi, Choong Bae Moon, Yong Chul Chi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1986;3(1):343-349. Published online December 31, 1986; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.343

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Abstract PDF: Histopathological diagnosis of brain stem glioma should be performed for the purpose of the determination of its management and clinical course, but its surgical biopsy has been followed by high mortality and morbidity. We performed the tissue sampling for histological examination with BRW stereotaxic system under local anesthesia successfully.

Clinical Analysis of Chemonucleolysis for Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation.: Jowa Hyuk Ihm, Seung Chan Baek, Sam Kyu Ko, Yong Chul Chi, Byung Yeran Choi, Choong Bae Moon, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1986;3(1):171-177. Published online December 31, 1986; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.171

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Abstract PDF: During last 48 months, in our department 5 patients with single or multiple herniated lumbar discs have received chemonucleolysis. Forty-one of r51 cases have single level herniation and remaining cases have multiple level. Age distribution were from 19 to 59 years old. Over 4 months (longest case: 18 months) follow up revealed as follows: 40 cases (78%) revealed excellent results: 4 cases (7.8%) received discectomy 3-6 months after chemonucleolysis because of recurred symptoms: no anaphylaxis and no major complications were noted.

The Application and Effect of the Brown-Roberts-Wells Stereotactic System in the Management of Intracranial Lesions.: Choong Bae Moon, Wan Shup Kim, Sam Kyu Ko, Jowa Hyuk Ihm, Seung Chan Baek, Yung Chul Chi, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1986;3(1):53-62. Published online December 31, 1986; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1986.3.1.53

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Abstract PDF: In the past 10 years, modern technology has made deep seated obscure lesions visible. With development of computer technology and various stereotaxic techniques, many new procedures, refinement of old procedures, and development of new applications are possible. The authors are intended to provide a detailed description of our experience with the Brown-Roberts-Wells (BRW) stereotactic system in the evaluation and management of 90 patients with intracranial lesions, and to provide cases presentation of various inaccessible intracranial lesions.

Meanings of Stereoview in Cerebral Angiogram.: Soo Ho Cho, Yong Chul Chi; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1985;2(1):53-57. Published online December 31, 1985; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1985.2.1.53

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Abstract PDF: Many pictures must be taken for the presumption of the stereorelation of the cerebral artery, which obtained with ordinary cerebral angiography. And it is very difficult to understand the stereoimage and required many experiences. But it is able to presume the stereorelationship in only brief eye's training without the aid of the stereoscope using the prism. For the stereoview, we need the paired angiograms obtained only straight and tilting the X-ray tube. In practice, with this stereoview in cerebral angiogram, we could know the directions of the aneurysmal neck and fundus with the stereorelationship of the cerebral artery and indeed helps us greatly in operation field. In addition, we might guess the location and stereorelationships of the feeding artery and draining vein in arteriovenous malformation and other vascular tumors and it was great aid in diagnosis and operation. Now we present the methods of the pictures for the stereoview in cerebral angiogram and the methods for eye's training.

Complications of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.: Soo Ho Cho, Yong Chul Chi; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1985;2(1):5-9. Published online December 31, 1985; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1985.2.1.5

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Pineocytoma.: Choong Bae Moon, Byung Yearn Choi, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1984;1(1):153-160. Published online December 31, 1984; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1984.1.1.153

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Abstract PDF: The management of pineal region tumor remains controversial. This paper reports a case of pineocytoma which was attempted to improve treatment planning by the use of clinical features, computerized tomography, and markers for germ-cell tumor. A presumptive diagnosis could be made and this tumor less likely to respond to radiotherapy was subjected to primary surgery.

Extraosseous Extradural Cervical Tuberculoma.: Soo Ho Cho, Byung Yearn Choi, Choong Bae Moon; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1984;1(1):135-138. Published online December 31, 1984; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1984.1.1.135

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Abstract PDF: A 44-year-old female with cervical cord compression signs had myelographic and computerized tomographic evidence of extradural spinal cord compression without any tuberculous bony lesion or cold abscess. At surgery, cervical spinal cord was compressed by extraosseous extradural granulomatous tissue which was histologically proved a very rare localized extradural tuberculous granuloma.

Organized Expanding Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma.: Byung Yearn Choi, Choong Bae Moon, Soo Ho Cho; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1984;1(1):129-134. Published online December 31, 1984; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1984.1.1.129

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Abstract PDF: The authors report a case of massive spontaneous intracerebral hematoma in a infant, caused by bleeding from cryptic vascular malformation associated with vitamin K dependant factor deficiency. The bleeding was initiated by vitamin K dependant factor deficiency, then 3 weeks later hematoma was expanded by rebleeding from malformed vessel after PT and PTT had been returned to normal values. The well circumscribed organized old hematoma with fresh expanded bleeding component within a huge rusty colored cystic fluid cavity was recognized in operative field and pathological ground.

Clinical Analysis of C.N.S. Cysticercosis.: Soo Ho Cho, Choong Bae Moon, Byung Yon Choi; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1984;1(1):25-34. Published online December 31, 1984; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1984.1.1.25

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Abstract PDF: During last 10 years we experienced 25 cases of C.N.S. cysticercosis. Now clinical analysis and evaluation of our cases were made and the results are followings; 1. Prevalence in man and women are nearly same and about 70% of cases are distributed between 20-50 years old. 2. According to Nieto's classification, mostly are ventricular (44%) and parenchymal type (36%). 3. Clinical manifestations were IICP (92%), focal neurological deficits (68%), seizure (48%), altered mental status (36%) and others listed on table 7. 4. In ventricular type, IICP and cerebellar dysfunction signs were predominated but seizure and focal neurological deficits were commonly seen in parenchymal type. 5. Subcutaneous cysticercus nodules were palpated in 32% of cases. 6. Positive stool ova was observed in 29% of cases. 7. Radiologic studies revealed as followings: 16% of cases showed abnormal findings on plain film, 84% on angiography, 94% on ventriculography and 100% on computed tomography and myelography. Computed tomography looks like most helpful diagnostic method for C.N.S. cysticercosis, they usually revealed lucent cystic lesion, hydrocephalic findings and contrast enhancement. 8. Suboccipital craniectomy, craniotomy with removal of parenchymal cyst or laminectomy were done according to location and types of lesion. 72% of operated cases revealed good results and mortality was 4% of cases.

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