Su-Youn Ko, Tae-Yoon Hwang, Kiwook Baek, Chulyong Park
{"title":"Incidence and severity of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with osteoporosis using data from a Korean nationwide sample cohort in 2002 to 2019: a retrospective study.","authors":"Su-Youn Ko, Tae-Yoon Hwang, Kiwook Baek, Chulyong Park","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.01116","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.01116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a significant concern, particularly among patients taking bisphosphonates (BPs), denosumab, and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for osteoporosis. Despite the known risks, large-scale cohort studies examining the incidence and severity of MRONJ are lacking. We aimed to ascertain the incidence and risk of MRONJ among these patients, whom we stratified by age groups, medication types, and duration of use.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We utilized data from the National Health Insurance Service's sample cohort database, focusing on patients aged 40 years and above diagnosed with osteoporosis. The patients were divided into three groups: those prescribed BPs only, those prescribed SERMs only, and those prescribed both.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall incidence rate of MRONJ was 0.17%. A significantly higher incidence rate was observed among those taking osteoporosis medications, particularly among females with a relative risk of 4.99 (95% confidence interval, 3.21-7.74). The SERM group also had an incidence rate comparable to that of the BP group. Severity was assessed based on the invasiveness of the treatment methods, with 71.3% undergoing invasive treatment in the medication group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides valuable insights into the incidence and severity of MRONJ among a large cohort of patients with osteoporosis. It underscores the need for comprehensive guidance on MRONJ risks across different medication groups and sets the stage for future research focusing on specific populations and treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10834263/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139089632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Appreciation to peer reviewers in 2023.","authors":"So-Young Park","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.01361","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.01361","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10834264/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139089631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shunt fracture as a sequela of cervical spine manipulation: a case report.","authors":"El Kim","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00479","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00479","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Shunt disconnection is an unreported complication of spinal mobilization and manipulation. We present the case of a young adult who underwent cystoperitoneal (CP) shunt placement for an arachnoid cyst at the age of 6 years. The shunt remained functional during a follow-up period of 11 years. The patient was admitted with headache and diplopia that started after cervical manipulation by a chiropractor. Radiography revealed fracture of the distal catheter and resultant enlargement of the temporosylvian cyst. The patient required replacement of the disconnected tubing caudal to the shunt valve. The distal catheter ruptured immediately below the outlet connector of the valve. The symptoms and signs resolved completely after insertion of a new distal tube into the peritoneum. This case report demonstrates that chiropractic manipulation of the neck may be a cause of tubing breakage in patients with CP shunts.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9783897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juhun Lee, Jong Mi Kim, Gun Oh Chong, Dae Gy Hong, Yoon Hee Lee
{"title":"Comparison of serum anti-Müllerian hormone between unilateral and bilateral ovarian endometriomas during follicular, luteal, and random menstrual phases: a retrospective study.","authors":"Juhun Lee, Jong Mi Kim, Gun Oh Chong, Dae Gy Hong, Yoon Hee Lee","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00661","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00661","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Over the last two decades, serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) have been shown to be reliable markers of ovarian reserve. This study aimed to compare baseline serum AMH levels and well-controlled clinical factors between patients with unilateral and bilateral ovarian endometriomas during the menstrual phase.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective study. We enrolled 136 patients aged 18 to 36 years who were diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral ovarian endometriomas. Serum AMH levels of all patients and their latest two to three menstrual cycles were measured before surgery for ovarian endometriomas. The latest menstrual cycle length ranged from 26 to 30 days. Patients with irregular menstruation, a recent medication history of hormonal drugs other than oral contraceptive pills, a previous history of ovarian surgery, or any medical history influencing ovarian function were excluded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 136 patients, 76 (55.9%) had unilateral ovarian endometriomas and 60 (44.1%) had bilateral ovarian endometriomas. Serum AMH levels were not significantly different between the two groups in the follicular phase, luteal phase, or at any random time point.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Serum AMH levels were not significantly different between unilateral and bilateral ovarian endometriomas in the follicular and luteal phases, or at any random time during the menstrual cycle when various confounding factors were excluded.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718615/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41164390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yoonhee Kim, Minjae Jeong, Myung Woo Park, Hyun Iee Shin, Byung Chan Lee, Du Hwan Kim
{"title":"Incidence and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism after spinal cord disease at a rehabilitation unit: a retrospective study.","authors":"Yoonhee Kim, Minjae Jeong, Myung Woo Park, Hyun Iee Shin, Byung Chan Lee, Du Hwan Kim","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00689","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00689","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) are major complications of spinal cord disease. However, studies of their incidence in Korean patients are limited. Thus, this study investigated the incidence and risk factors of DVT and PTE in Korean patients with spinal cord disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 271 patients with spinal cord disease who were admitted to a rehabilitation unit within 3 months of disease onset at a tertiary hospital. The presence of DVT and PTE was mainly determined using Doppler ultrasonography and chest embolism computed tomography. Risk factor analysis included variables such as sex, age, obesity, completeness of motor paralysis, neurological level of injury, cause of injury, lower extremity fracture, active cancer, and functional ambulation category (FAC) score.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidences of DVT and PTE in the patients with spinal cord disease were both 6.3%. Risk factor analysis revealed that age of ≥65 years (p=0.031) and FAC score of ≤1 (p=0.023) were significantly associated with DVT development. Traumatic cause of injury (p=0.028) and DVT (p<0.001) were significant risk factors of PTE.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with spinal cord disease developed DVT and PTE within 3 months of disease onset with incidence rates of 6.3% and 6.3%, respectively. Age of ≥65 years and an FAC of score ≤1 were risk factors for DVT. Traumatic cause of injury and DVT were risk factors for PTE. However, given the inconsistent results of previous studies, the risk factors for DVT and PTE remain inconclusive. Therefore, early screening for DVT and PTE should be performed in patients with acute-to-subacute spinal cord disease regardless of the presence or absence of these risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41167302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Massimiliano Polastri, Luca Di Marco, Ernesto Andreoli
{"title":"Odynophagia in individuals with neck pain: the importance of differential diagnosis in physiotherapy practice.","authors":"Massimiliano Polastri, Luca Di Marco, Ernesto Andreoli","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00843","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00843","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Odynophagia refers to painful swallowing caused by various underlying factors that must be excluded to determine the best treatment approach. Neck pain is a debilitating condition requiring treatment in rehabilitative settings. There are several circumstances in which odynophagia and neck pain coexist, such as tendinitis of the longus colli muscle and paravertebral calcification, prevertebral and retropharyngeal abscess, esophageal perforation, aortic dissection, thyroid cartilage fracture, thyrohyoid ligament syndrome, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema, and after physical exercise. Physiotherapists are professionals most likely to encounter individuals with neck pain and provide interventions such as massage, manual therapy, exercise, and electrotherapy. Therefore, it is important to recognize that neck pain can stem from different clinical conditions that require interventions other than physiotherapy. A differential diagnosis is crucial to ensure appropriate referrals for therapeutic interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718614/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92158047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
So Hee Kwon, Min-Ji Kim, Sin Yeong Jung, Jae-Han Jeon
{"title":"Thyroid storm caused by metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma tissue after total thyroidectomy: a case report.","authors":"So Hee Kwon, Min-Ji Kim, Sin Yeong Jung, Jae-Han Jeon","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00199","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thyroid storm is a life-threatening form of thyrotoxicosis and an endocrinological emergency. We present a case of thyroid storm in a patient with metastatic papillary thyroid cancer. A 67-year-old woman with a history of total thyroidectomy 4 years prior to presentation was admitted with deteriorating mental status, fever, and tachycardia. Laboratory tests revealed severe thyrotoxicosis. Although the patient had no residual thyroid tissue after total thyroidectomy, she had a previously diagnosed metastatic thyroid cancer lesion in the pelvic bone. Despite initial treatment with a standard thyroid storm regimen, the patient died 6 days after hospitalization. The patient had no history of Graves disease; however, a thyroxine receptor antibody was detected postmortem. The patient had a history of exposure to an iodine contrast agent, which is a rare cause of thyrotoxicosis. Thyroxine production from a differentiated thyroid carcinoma is rare but can be a source of clinically significant thyrotoxicosis in patients post-thyroidectomy. Overlapping Graves disease is a common stimulus; however, other causes, such as exogenous iodine, cannot be excluded. This case demonstrates that in the setting of metastatic thyroid carcinoma, thyrotoxicosis cannot be completely ruled out as a cause of suspicious symptoms, even in patients with a history of total thyroidectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718616/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9469703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Classical Hodgkin lymphoma following follicular lymphoma: a case report.","authors":"Bomi Kim","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00584","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The simultaneous, composite, or sequential occurrence of follicular lymphoma (FL) and classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), both of which originate from germinal center B-cell, is rare. Questions have been raised with regard to the type of tests that pathologists should perform when observing the presence of a \"large-cell lymphoma\" following an FL and what are the most critical pathological points for diagnosis. Here, we present a case of a classical HL following an FL after administering rituximab-bendamustine (R-Benda) chemotherapy. Furthermore, we also summarized the literature and compared this case with other HLs that followed FLs. A 55-year-old woman was diagnosed with a grade 3A FL of the breast and axillary lymph node masses. She completed six R-Benda chemotherapy cycles for stage IV FL. Twenty-three months after the diagnosis, follow-up image studies showed an increase in the size and number of the lesions. Biopsies of the neck lymph node and liver were performed, and the diagnosis was classical HL. Sequential or composite FL and HL may sometimes develop from the same clone because they share the same genetic alterations, such as B-cell lymphoma (Bcl)-2 or Bcl-6 translocation. When a large-cell lymphoma is found after the treatment of FL, classical HL should be considered a pathological differential diagnosis, and histological, immunohistochemical, or molecular investigations must be considered during the diagnostic process.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10389346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Young Seob Park, Min Kyoung Kim, Kyung Hee Lee, Sung Ae Koh, Ji Yoon Jung, Byeong Il Jang, Se-Jin Lee
{"title":"Cephalosporin-induced encephalopathy in patients with hematologic malignancies: a significant concern.","authors":"Young Seob Park, Min Kyoung Kim, Kyung Hee Lee, Sung Ae Koh, Ji Yoon Jung, Byeong Il Jang, Se-Jin Lee","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00864","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00864","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718608/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92158046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A rare pathogenic variant identified in a heart transplant recipient with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis: a case report.","authors":"Myeong Seop Kim, Soo Youn Lee, Kyung-Hee Kim","doi":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00241","DOIUrl":"10.12701/jyms.2023.00241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hereditary transthyretin (ATTRv) amyloidosis is a rare and complex genetic disorder that can lead to life-threatening cardiac amyloidosis and rapid disease progression. Early diagnosis and treatment with disease-modifying drugs can improve patient outcomes; however, heart transplantation may be necessary in some patients. We present the unique case of a 65-year-old Korean woman diagnosed with ATTRv amyloidosis after experiencing progressive neurological symptoms, followed by heart failure. Despite the absence of significant symptoms of heart failure, subsequent screening revealed cardiac amyloid infiltration, which caused left ventricular hypertrophy and rapid disease progression. The patient underwent successful heart transplantation, and subsequent genetic testing revealed a pathogenic variant, NM_000371.3:c.425T>C (p.Val142Ala), which affects both the nerves and heart and has not been previously reported in Korea. Our report underscores the potential benefits of heart transplantation in managing advanced ATTRv amyloidosis and emphasizes the need for continued research on the genetic heterogeneity of the disease. Clinicians should consider ATTRv amyloidosis in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with neurological symptoms and heart failure, particularly in those with a family history of the disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":74020,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Yeungnam medical science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10718603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9544863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}