연구배경 : 징병검사에서 집단 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영의 폐결핵에 관련한 임상적 유용성을 평가하고자 하였다.방 법 : 2003년 4월부터 11월까지 서울 지방병무청 제 2 징병검사장에서 징병검사를 시행한 25386명을 대상으로 하였다. 모두 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영을 시행하였고 이상소견자는 직접 방사선 촬영으로 확인하였다. 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영과 직접 방사선 촬영과의 양성 예측율을 알아보았다. 폐결핵을 중심으로 추적검사를 통해 활동성 폐결핵 유병율, 침윤정도와 임상경과를 알아보았다.
Background : This study examined the clinical utility of using indirect chest radiography during a physical examination of new conscripts for determine the presence of pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods : Over an eight-month period, this study examined 25386 people who underwent a physical examination after conscription. The abnormal findings on mass miniature radiography were followed-up using direct chest radiography. The positive predictive value of mass miniature radiography and direct chest radiography was compared. The incidence, degree of infiltration and clinical outcome of active pulmonary tuberculosis were also evaluated during a follow-up examination. Results : The positive rate of mass miniature radiography was 1.19% (n=302). Various lesions were identified: Parenchymal lesions (n=109), mediastinal lesions (n=6), cardiovascular lesions (n=45), pleural lesions (n=49), bony lesions (n=90) and miscellaneous lesions (n=7). The incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis by mass miniature radiography was 0.26% (n=67). The first diagnosis was made in 50 people; active pulmonary tuberculosis (n=42), pneumonia (n=1), a mediastinal mass (n=1), a rib fracture (n=2) and a pneumothorax (n=4). Most cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis were mildly infiltrated and either improved or were cured by the follow-up examination. Conclusion : Although mass miniature radiography in a physical examination after conscription has limitations, but it is a useful means for detecting the presence of early disease, particularly in active pulmonary tuberculosis. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 356-360)
배 경 : 림프구성 흉막염의 감별 진단은 매우 중요하나, 적절한 검사 후에도 감별이 되지 않는 예가 있다. NO는 급성 염증반응 시 혈청, 객담, 호기 응축액 등에서 증가하는 것으로 알려져 있으며, 활동성 폐결핵 환자의 객담 및 호기에서도 증가하고 적절한 치료 후 감소하는 것으로 보고된 바 있어, 결핵성 흉막염에서도 증가할 가능성이 있으나, 결핵성 흉막염에서 NO에 대해서는 연구된 바가 없다. 이에 림프구성 흉막염 중 결핵성 흉막염의 감별진단에 있어서 NO의 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다.대상 및 방법 : 2004년 4월부터 2005년 4월까지 한양대 구리병원에 급성 흉막염으로 입원하여 흉수 검사 결과 림프구성 흉막염 소견을 보였던 환자를 대상으로 흉수 및 혈청 NO를 측정하였으며, 대상 환자는 27명으로, 남:여 각각 14:13명이었고, 평균 연령은 48세였다. 최종 진단은 결핵성 흉막염 17명, 악성 흉수 10명이었다.
Background : Differential diagnosis of lymphocytic pleural effusion is difficult even with many laboratory findings. Nitric oxide(NO) level is higher in the sputum or exhaled breath of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis than in those without tuberculosis. In addition, there are some reports about the increased level of NO metabolites in body fluids of cancer patients. However, there is no data on the NO levels in the pleural fluid of patients with tuberculous pleurisy. Method : The serum and pleural fluid NO in the patients with acute lymphocytic pleural effusion were analyzed. Results : Of total 27 patients, there were 14 males and average age of patients was 48 years. The final diagnosis was tuberculous pleurisy in 17 cases and malignant pleural effusion in 10. The pleural fluid NO level was 540.1±116.4 μmol in the tuberculous pleurisy patients and 383.7±71.0 μmol in the malignant pleural effusion patients. The serum NO level was 624.7±142.0 μmol in tuberculous pleurisy patients and 394.4±90.4 μmol in malignant pleural effusion patients. There was no significant difference in the serum and pleural fluid NO level between the two groups. The NO level in the pleural fluid showed a significant correlations with the pleural fluid neutrophil count, the pleural fluid/serum protein ratio, and pleural fluid/serum albumin ratio (p<0.05 in each). The protein concentration, leukocyte and lymphocyte count in the pleural fluid were significantly higher in the tuberculous pleurisy patients than the malignant pleural effusion patients (p<0.05 in each). Conclusion : NO is not a suitable marker for a differential diagnosis of lymphocytic pleural effusion. However, the NO level in the pleural fluid might be associated with the neutrophil recruitment and protein leakage in the pleural space. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 361-367)
연구배경 : 기관지 탄분 섬유화증은 주로 만성기관지염, 만성폐쇄성폐질환, 또는 천식 등과 같은 만성 기도 질환의 형태로 발현되며, 질환의 경과 중에 폐렴, 폐결핵과 같은 실질성 병변들이 동반될 수 있다. 저자들은 기관지 탄분 섬유화증에서 환기장애의 병형별 빈도 및 동반된 기관지 협착에 따른 기도의 환기기능 및 역학을 알아보고자 하였다.방 법 : 기관지내시경검사 상 기관지 탄분 섬유화증으로 진단받은 환자 가운데 폐기능 검사를 실시한 113례의 환자를 대상으로 폐기능 검사에서 구한 여러 계측치들과 협착을 보인 기관지의 수와의 상관관계를 구하였다.
Background : Bronchial anthracofibrosis usually manifest as a form of obstructive airway disease, and can be accompanied by parenchymal diseases such as pneumonia, and pulmonary tuberculosis. This study investigated the ventilatory dynamics according to the severity of bronchial stenosis in patients with bronchial anthracofibrosis. Method : One hundred and thirteen patients with bronchial anthracofibrosis that was confirmed by bronchoscopy and who had undergone a pulmonary function test were enrolled in this study group. The correlation coefficients between the pulmonary functional parameters and the number of lobes with bronchial stenosis were investigated. Results : The incidence of ventilatory dysfunction was 56(49.6%) for obstructive, 8(7.1%) for restrictive, 2(1.8%) for mixed, and 47(41.6%) for a normal pattern. The FEV1/FVC, FEF25∼75%, FEF25%, FEF50%, FEF75%, and PEF showed a significant negative correlation (p<0.05) and the Raw had a significant positive correlation with the number of lobes with bronchial stenosis(p<0.001). Conclusion : These findings suggest that the most common abnormality of the ventilatory function in bronchial anthracofibrosis is an obstructive pattern with a small airway dysfunction according to the severity of bronchial stenosis. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 368-373)
배 경 :폐확산능 (DLCO)과 폐용적을 보정한 확산계수(DLCO/VA; KCO)는 폐포용적이 비 정상적인 경우 차이가 생긴다. 그러나, 기류제한으로 비 정상적인 폐포용적을 가지는 환자에서 이러한 차이의 의미는 연구되지 않았다. 본 연구는 기류제한이 있는 환자에서 기류제한의 호전에 따른 폐확산능과 확산계수의 변화를 연구하고자 한다. 방 법 :기류제한이 있는 환자에서 기저 폐기능과 더불어 폐확산능을 측정하고, 일회호흡 CH4 희석법으로 폐포용적을 측정하였다. 기저치에 따라서 환자는 다음의 두 군으로 나누었다. 확산계수(예측치에 대한 백분율)와 확산능(예측치에 대한 백분율)의 비가 115%를 넘는 경우를 고차이군으로 하였고, 115% 미만인 경우를 저차이군으로 하였다. 기류제한을 치료 한 후 폐기능검사와 폐확산능을 반복해서 측정하였다.
Background : The single-breath carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO) and the per unit alveolar volume (KCO; DLCO/VA) gave discordant values when there was an abnormal alveolar volume (VA). However, the clinical significance of the discordant values in patients with airflow limitation has not been examined. This study investigated the DLCO and KCO changes after improving the airflow limitation. Methods : The baseline DLCO and KCO with lung volume were measured in patients with an airflow obstruction. The effective alveolar volume was measured using the single-breath CH4 dilution method. The patients divided into two groups according to the baseline values: (1) increased KCO in comparison with the DLCO (high discordance) (2) decreased or not increased KCO in comparison with the DLCO (low discordance). The diffusion capacity and lung volume were measured after treatment. Results : There was no significant difference in the baseline lung volumes including the FEV1 and FVC between the two groups. The FEV1 and FVC were significantly increased in the high discordance group compared with the low discordance group after treating the airflow limitation. The DLCO and alveolar volume were significant higher in the high discordance group compared with the low discordance group while the TLC was not. Conclusion : The discordance between the DLCO and KCO could be translated into an airflow reversibility in patients with an airflow limitation. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 374-379)
배 경 : 증가하는 사회적, 가정 문제들로 인하여 약물 중독은 해마다 늘고 있는 추세이나 최근 이에 대한 보고들이 적었고 특히 약물중독의 합병증 중 흔히 경험하게 되는 폐렴과 연관되어서는 잘 알려진 바가 없다. 이에 본 연구자들은 급성약물 중독 환자에서 발생한 폐렴의 임상양상과 그에 연관된 위험인자 및 예후인자에 대해 조사하였다. 방 법 :2000년 5월부터 2004년 5월까지 건양대학교 병원 응급실로 내원한 급성 약물 중독환자 237명을 대상으로 환자군의 연령, 성별, 약물 복용목적과 종류, 경과 및 중환자실 치료 여부, 특히 폐렴과 관련된 인자들을 의무기록을 통하여 후향적으로 조사, 분석하였다.
Background : Acute drug intoxication has recently become an important issue in the social and clinical areas. There are various complications associated with acute drug intoxication such as pneumonia, but the process is was not fully understood. The aim of this study was to analyze our cases of pneumonia associated with acute drug intoxication and to determine the associated risk factors. Methods : Forty four cases out of 237 patients, who were acute drug intoxicated from May 2000 to Feb. 2005, were diagnosed with pneumonia at the Konyang University hospital. These cases were analyzed by a retrospective review of their medical records. Results : The incidence of pneumonia in acute drug intoxication was 18.6%. There was no gender difference in terms of the incidence, but the age group with the highest incidence was in the 5th decade (22.5%) followed by the 7th decade (17.9%). Most common drug of associated with pneumonia was organophosphate insecticides, and the others were herbicides. Suicidal attempts were the most common motive of intoxication. The incidence of pneumonia was increased in old age (β=0.128, p<0.05). A drowsy or comatous mental status was an independent risk factors of pneumonia (β=-0.209, p=0.006). A longer hospital duration was also a risk factor for pneumonia (β=0.361, p<0.001). The intubated state, intensive care unit care and longer duration of admission correlated with the course of pneumonia in acute drug intoxicated patients (p<0.05). The culture study revealed MRSA to be most common pathogen. Conclusion : The incidence of pneumonia associated with acute drug intoxication was higher in the older aged patients, those with a decreased initial mental status and a longer hospital duration. The number of days in the intensive care unit and intubation were associated prognostic factors for pneumonia in acute drug intoxication patients. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 380-388)
배 경 :Laminin은 생체조직의 세포외기질에 함유되어 있는 당단백질로 특히 기저막내에 특이적으로 분포되어 있다. 저자들은 군중집회 해산용으로 혹은 군사용으로 널리 사용되고 있는 CS 가스(ortho-chlorobenzylidine malononitrile)가 폭로되었을 때 흰쥐의 폐조직내 laminin에 미치는 영향을 밝히고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 :본 실험에 사용한 실험동물은 청정동물실에서 사육한 생후 21일령의 흰쥐 (Sprague-Dawley계) 35마리를 사용하였다. 실험동물은 대조군에 5마리, 실험군에 30마리를 배정하였다. CS 가스에 폭로 후 흰쥐를 12시간, 1일, 2일, 3일, 5일 및 7일 경과후 희생시켜 폐장을 절취하여 면역조직염색 및 면역도금법을 시행하였다. 결 과 :상기와 같이 조직면역반응과 염색을 시행한 후 조직을 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. CS 가스 투여후 2일 경과군의 흰쥐 폐포막에는 림파구, 단핵구등이 침투되기 시작하여 3일 경과군에서는 강도의 염증조직이 관찰되었다.대조군과 CS 가스 투여 12시간군의 폐장의 제2형폐포세포내에 금과립은 층상체주위와 외형질에서 소수 관찰되었다.
연구배경 : 최근 말초혈액을 결핵균 특이 항원으로 자극후 분비되는 IFN-γ 를 측정하는 QuantiFERON??-TB Gold (QFT) 와 T SPOT-TB?? (SPOT) 검사가 임상에서 잠복결핵의 진단에 상품화되어 사용되고 있다. 그러나 이전에 시행한 투베르쿨린 검사가 상기 체외 IFN-γ 검사의 위양성을 유발할 수 있는 가능성에 대해서는 아직 발표된 자료가 없다. 방 법 :과거 결핵치료력 또는 환자 접촉력이 없는 46명의 15세 남자 고등학생을 대상으로 하였다. 혈액을 채취하여 IFN-γ 검사를 시행하고, 이단계 TST를 시행하였다. 첫 번째 검사에서 IFN-γ 검사와 TST가 모두 음성인 학생을 대상으로 하여 2개월 째에 TST, 2개월, 4개월 째에 QFT, 그리고 2개월 째에 SPOT 검사가 반복 시행되었다.
Background : Recently, two commercialized whole-blood assays, QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) and T SPOT-TB (SPOT), which measure the IFN-γ released in the whole blood after being incubation with mycobacterial antigens, were approved for the diagnosis of a latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, there is data on whether or not the previously used PPD skin tests (TST) have any influence on the diagnostic ability of these ex-vivo IFN-γ assays. Methods : Forty-six 15 year-old students who did not appear to be infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis were enrolled in this study. The peripheral blood was collected and used for two IFN-γ assays. The IFN-γ assays and TST were performed at the baseline (1st). The TST was repeated two months later (2nd), and the IFN-γ assays were repeated two (2nd) and four months (3rd) later only in those subjects who had negative results at the baseline in both the IFN-γ assays and TST. An induration size > 10 mm was considered to be positive in the TST. Results : The mean TST value was 3.1 ± 5.4 mm (range: 0-20). Of the 46 subjects examined, 13 subjects (28.3%) showed positive results in the two-step TST. Nine (19.6%) were SPOT-positive and only one (2.2%) was QFT-positive. The 2nd and 3rd QFT were carried out in 23 and 25 all-negative subjects, respectively, and all showed negative results. The 2nd SPOT was performed in 23 subjects and only one (4.3%) showed a weak-positive result. Conclusion : Even though there were some discrepancies in the results of the two ex-vivo IFN-γ assays, it appears that their results were not influenced by a previous TST carried out in two or four months earlier. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 406-412)
Amiodarone을 사용하는 환자에서 객혈이 발생하였을 경우 원인으로 amiodarone의 폐독성을 반드시 고려하여야 하며 즉시 투여를 중지하고 스테로이드를 사용하면 임상 증상을 호전시킬 수 있다. 저자들은 저용량의 amiodarone을 장기간 사용하던 환자에서 발생한 객혈을 약물 투여 중지 및 대증적 치료로 호전시킨 1예를 경험하여 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.
Amiodarone is widely used to control fatal arrhythmia. However, amiodarone therapy is associated with a relatively high incidence of pulmonary toxicity, up to 5 to 10%. Typical symptoms are nonspecific and often manifest as nonproductive cough, dyspnea and interstitial infiltrates in patients with acute pneumonitis or chronic fibrosis. However, hemoptysis is a very rare symptom of amiodarone pulmonary toxicity. We report a case of amiodarone pulmonary toxicity, who presented with hemoptysis and was successfully treated with the cessation of amiodarone, with review of the relevant literature. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 413-417)
HELLP syndrome에서 여러 출혈 합병증이 보고 되었으나, 아직 미만성 폐포출혈에 대한 보고는 없었다. HELLP syndrome이 합병된 임신 36주 임산부에서 분만 후 혈담과 단순 흉부 방사선 촬영상 양측성 폐침윤이 관찰되어 기관지폐포세척술을 통해서 미만성 폐포출혈을 진단 및 치료 후 호전된 예를 경험하였기에 문헌과 함께 보고하는 바이다.
A diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a distinct form of pulmonary hemorrhage that originates from the pulmonary microcirculation. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is one cause of DAH. Although HELLP syndrome associated with DIC can cause DAH, there are no published case reports that the authors are aware of. We report the case of a pregnant woman with HELLP syndrome who developed DAH. Because pregnant women with HELLP syndrome can develop DAH as a form of ARDS, a bronchoalveolar lavage may be used to make a differential diagnosis of this lung manifestation. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 418-422)
저자들은 점점 진행하는 하지무력증을 주소로 내원한 48세 남자에서 전기생리검사를 시행하여 VGCC양성인 LEMS를 진단하였고, 동반한 소세포폐암을 진단하여 항암요법을 시행하였고 완치 판정을 받은 후 특별한 치료 없이도 LEMS의 임상증상과 전기생리검사에서 호전을 보인 1예를 경험하였기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a rare autoimmune neurological syndrome, is caused by defects in the secretion of acetylcholine from the presynaptic membrane, and is associated with the destruction of voltage gated calcium channels (VGCC) in the neuromuscular junction. LEMS can be confirmed by repetitive nerve stimulation and by the clinical symptoms, which are characterized by proximal muscle weakness in the lower extremities, decreased deep tendon reflexes and autonomic dysfunctions. In about 60% of patients with this disorder, underlying cancer-small cell lung cancer may be detected. Clinical symptoms may precede the diagnosis of malignancy, with the early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying malignancy being possible through the diagnosis of LEMS. A case of LEMS, with positive VGCC antibodies, in a 48-year-old man, which improved after chemotherapy of the underlying small cell lung cancer, is reported. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 427-431)
승모판 폐쇄 부전증에 의한 심부전의 경우 대부분 양측폐에 대칭적으로 폐부종이 발생하지만 일부의 경우 국소적인 폐부종 형태로 나타날 수 있으며 대부분 우상엽에 발생하며 우중엽에 동반되기도 한다승모판 폐쇄 부전증 환자의 흉부 방사선 소견상 일측성 침윤이 보일때 폐렴과국소적인 폐부종을 감별해야 할 것이다.
An 82-year-old female non-smoker with a history of hypertension presented with increasing dyspnea, cough and some purulent sputum without fever. Upon admission, the patient was in a distressed condition. Auscultation revealed diminished breath sounds with no rales over the right lung. An examination of the heart revealed a regular rhythm and a systolic murmur radiating from the apex of the heart. There was no pitting edema in the lower extremities. The blood tests showed mild leukocytosis and an increased C-reactive protein level. The O2 saturation was 98 % whilst breathing room air. The electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia. The chest radiograph showed a moderate cardiomegaly, right lobe infiltrates, and blunting of the both costophrenic sulcus suggesting a small pleural effusion. Three days after admission, the symptoms became slightly aggravated despite being treated with empirical antibiotics for presumed community-acquired pneumonia. Transthoracic color Doppler echocardiography indicated an ejection fraction of 48 %, mild left ventricular enlargement, and moderate left atrial enlargement resulting in severe mitral regurgitation. The clinical symptoms and right pulmonary edema resolved quickly with intravenous furosemide treatment. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 59: 432-435)