Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Sun Young Jung

4 Articles

A Case of Exit-Site Infection and Abscess by Mycobacterium Abscessus in a CAPD Patient.: Sun Young Jung, Ji Hoon Na, Kyu Hyang Cho, Jong Won Park, Jun Young Do, Kyeung Woo Yun, In Wook Song, Jeong Hwan Cho, Chang Woo Son; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2009;26(2):137-143. Published online December 31, 2009; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2009.26.2.137

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Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections are a rare, but clinically important cause of infections in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. This is typically suspected when a patient does not respond to treatment with the usual antibiotics. We describe here a case of Mycobacterium abscessus exit site infection with abdominal wall abscess formation that was associated with CAPD, which required peritoneal catheter removal, surgical debridement of the abscess and long term antibiotic therapy.

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A Case of Primary Unclassified Spindle Cell Sarcoma of the Left Atrium.: Jeong Hwan Cho, Geu Ru Hong, In Wook Song, Chang Woo Son, Sun Young Jung, Jong Ho Nam, Mi Jin Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2009;26(2):108-113. Published online December 31, 2009; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2009.26.2.108

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Abstract PDF: Primary cardiac tumors are very uncommon. Seventy five percent of them are benign tumors and these are mostly myxomas. The malignant cardiac tumors, the majority of which are undifferentiated sarcomas, comprise up to 25% of all cardiac tumors. A primary malignant sarcoma of the myocardium is exceedingly rare. Thus, there have been very few such cases reported in the literature. We present here a case of a 15 year old man who had complaints of orthopnea and increasing exercise intolerance over a one month period. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a well demarcated huge mass with left ventricular inflow obstruction on the posterior wall of the left atrium. The patient's symptoms were relieved by surgery. The histological diagnosis was an unclassified spindle cell sarcoma.

A Case of Pneumatosis Intestinalis in Peritoneal Dialysis Peritonitis.: Sun Young Jung, Ji Hun Na, Yun Jung Choi, Sung Ae Koh, Ku Hyang Choi, Jong Won Park, Jun Young Do, Kyeng Woo Yun; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2009;26(1):49-55. Published online June 30, 2009; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2009.26.1.49

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Abstract PDF: Peritonitis is a serious problem in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Rarely pneumatosis intestinalis can occur as a complication of this infectious process. Pneumatosis intestinalis is a potential life threatening condition with a challenging management. The mortality of peritoneal dialysis patients with pneumatosis intestinalis secondary to mesenteric ischemia is almost 100%. We describe a rare case of pneumatosis intestinalis in a peritoneal dialysis patient who developed Staphylococcus aureus peritonitis which was initially treated with appropriate antibiotics. Since initial response to therapy was not achieved, an abdominal computerized tomography was done which revealed a pneumatosis intestinalis. A laparotomy was performed and small bowel necrosis was seen. A segmental resection with ileostomy, jejunostomy was done. Though surgical treatment was performed, the patient died in 2 weeks after admission. Pneumocystitis intestinalis in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis is a uncommon complication which requires prompt evaluation to rule out mesenteric ischemia as it carries a high mortality and its management will be surgical.

A Case of Adult onset Henoch-Sch?nlein Purpura with Acute Renal Failure.: Seok Min Kim, Kyung Ae Chang, Sun Young Jung, Chan Soh Park, Jong Won Park, Jun Young Do, Yong Jin Kim, Kyung Woo Yoon; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2008;25(1):58-63. Published online June 30, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2008.25.1.58

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Abstract PDF: Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a leukocytoclastic vasculitis of small vessels with deposition of IgA, commonly resulting in skin, joint, gastrointestinal, and kidney involvement. HSP is an uncommon disorder in adults and accounts for 0.6% to 2% of adult nephropathy. We report a case of HSP with acute renal failure successfully treated with corticosteroid. In this case, the patient presented with vasculitic purpuric rash on lower extremity, arthralgia in the wrist, abdominal pain, hematochezia, oliguria and azotemia. Abdominal CT showed wall thickening of the small and large bowels. Skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Percutaneous renal biopsy showed no crescent formation, but mesangial IgA and C3 deposits were observed by immunofluorescence. The patient was treated with corticosteroid (1mg/kg per day) and hemodialysis. After treatment, renal function improved and purpuric lesion, arthralgia and abdominal pain disappeared. Thus, when adults present with purpuric rash and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN), HSP should be a diagnostic consideration.

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