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Choi HJ, Lee DK, Chang SE, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC, Koh JK. An iatrogenic dermatosis with ulceration. Clin Exp Dermatol 2005; 30:463-4. [PMID: 15953111 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01828.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Lee HW, Chang SE, Lee MW, Choi JH, Moon KC, Koh JK. Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with plaques associated with antiphospholipid syndrome. Br J Dermatol 2005; 152:814-6. [PMID: 15840129 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06505.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lin IL, Shih MC, Hsieh MH, Liu TC, Chang SE, Lin CL, Chang JG. Molecular basis of weak D in Taiwanese. Ann Hematol 2003; 82:617-20. [PMID: 12898187 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-003-0711-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2003] [Accepted: 06/03/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Two genes, RHD and RHCE, encode the antigens of the RH blood group system. The weak D phenotype is caused by many different RHD alleles encoding aberrant RhD proteins, resulting in distinct serologic phenotypes and anti-D immunization. We analyzed seven weak D phenotypes excluding D(el), using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and direct sequencing methods to detect the changes of all ten RHD exons. The results show that there are four types of weak D in Taiwanese: one case each for CGG to CAG mutation at codon 10, GTG to ATG mutation at codon 174, and GTG to GAG mutation at codon 270, and four cases for GGT to GAT mutation at codon 282. In conclusion, we present the first data of a molecular basis of weak D in Taiwanese, which suggest a clinically relevant potential for anti-D immunization and may improve transfusion strategy in weak D Taiwanese patients.
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Jee MS, Chang SE, Suh HS, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Porokeratosis ptychotropica associated with dermal amyloid deposits. Clin Exp Dermatol 2003; 28:450-2. [PMID: 12823315 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2003.01285_4.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kim KJ, Jee MS, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease with papulopustular skin manifestations. Clin Exp Dermatol 2003; 28:142-4. [PMID: 12653698 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2003.01160.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease commonly presents with cervical lymphadenopathy accompanied by fever, myalgia, neutropaenia, and rarely cutaneous eruption. Most cutaneous lesions present as erythematous macules, papules, plaques, nodules, or ulcers on the upper part of the body such as trunk, upper extremities, and face. We present a case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease with a papulopustular eruption on the whole body including the lower extremities.
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Chang SE, Kim KJ, Lee WS, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. A case of Trichosporon cutaneum folliculitis and septicaemia. Clin Exp Dermatol 2003; 28:37-8. [PMID: 12558627 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2003.01136.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Trichosporon cutaneum, a saprophytic fungal organism normally found in the soil, has been increasingly recognized as a cause of life-threatening systemic illness in immunosuppressed patients including those with leukaemia. Cutaneous involvement occurs in about 30% of patients with T. cutaneum septicaemia although disseminated folliculitis has not been described to our knowledge. We now describe a case of T. cutaneum follicultis due to fungaemia in a neutropenic patient.
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Chang SE, Bae GY, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK, Lee MW, Silverman JS. Cutaneous solitary fibrous tumour with myxoid stroma. Br J Dermatol 2002; 147:1267-9. [PMID: 12452886 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.05000_3.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kang SK, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK, Huh JR. Occurrence of angiosarcoma and gastric adenocarcinoma following a cutaneous CD30-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Br J Dermatol 2002; 147:818-20. [PMID: 12366445 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.49288.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cho S, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Myxoid plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumour. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2002; 16:519-21. [PMID: 12428852 DOI: 10.1046/j.1468-3083.2002.00499.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumour is a low-grade malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of myofibroblastic origin with the capacity for biphasic differentiation toward a fibroblastic or histiocyte-like morphology. We report a case of this rare tumour presenting as a tender subcutaneous nodule on the scalp of a 58-year-old man. Histopathological examination revealed multinodular biphasic proliferation of fibroblast-like and histiocyte-like cells with a few osteoclast-like giant cells. This case is notable for the rare myxoid changes, which may reflect a different behaviour of this tumour when occurring in older people.
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Ota's naevus is among the dermal melanocytoses that show a distinct pattern involving skin innervated by the trigeminal nerve. Most cases present at birth or manifest clinically in early childhood. Cases of acquired lesions in adult onset have been reported rarely. We present two cases of late onset Ota's naevus which were confirmed by skin biopsies. Both patients underwent Q-switched alexandrite laser treatment with a dose of 8.0 J/cm2 given four or five times at 6 weekly intervals and showed some improvement.
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Kang SK, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Coexistence of CD30-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma and mycosis fungoides. Clin Exp Dermatol 2002; 27:212-5. [PMID: 12072011 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.01023.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, including lymphomatoid papulosis, mycosis fungoides and CD30+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) overlap clinicopathologically and form part of a spectrum of lymphoproliferative disorders. There have been several case reports of these diseases coexisting. We describe a 59-year-old Korean man who presented with a recurrent, solitary CD30+ ALCL of 25 years' duration as well as patch stage mycosis fungoides of 11 years' duration. Such occurrences may represent different clinical manifestations of the same clonal T-cell abnormality, and provide further insight into the pathogenesis of these related disorders.
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Chang SE, Koh GJ, Choi JH, Lee KH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Widespread skin-limited adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis: long-term follow-up with good response to interferon alpha. Clin Exp Dermatol 2002; 27:135-7. [PMID: 11952707 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.00989.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) most frequently involves bone, but also involves the skin in 40% of cases; in 10% of patients it is limited to the skin. Cutaneous findings of skin-limited LCH are scaly papules, vesicles, nodules, tumours with erosion, ulceration, or crusting and/or purpura. We report a case of widespread adult-onset LCH confined to skin in which topical carmustine, photochemotherapy, systemic steroids, and 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine were only partially effective. However, longer remission was achieved by the use of subcutaneous interferon-alpha2b.
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Chang SE, Lee SY, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Cutaneous dissemination of nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma with bone marrow, liver and lung involvement. Clin Exp Dermatol 2002; 27:120-2. [PMID: 11952703 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.00991.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We describe a 32-year-old Korean man with a primary nasal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma (NKTCL). Combination chemotherapy and radiotherapy resulted in initial complete remission. However, cutaneous dissemination to the trunk and proximal extremities occurred 16 months later and further investigations revealed involvement of the liver, lymph nodes, lung and bone marrow. Nasal CD56+ NKTCL is mostly localized to the nasal area but also shows a predilection for other sites, such as skin. Cutaneous dissemination may be an indicator of widespread metastasis to internal organs and is consistently fatal.
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Kim KJ, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Periungal hyperpigmentation induced by cisplatin. Clin Exp Dermatol 2002; 27:118-9. [PMID: 11952702 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.00972.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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A number of anticancer drugs are known to produce pigmentary changes affecting the skin or nails. Among them, cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum)-induced hyperpigmentation has been described previously in only two cases. We describe an unusual case with hyperpigmentation confined to periungal areas of the hands and feet after treatment with cisplatin.
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Lee SY, Chang SE, Bae GY, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Carcinoma erysipeloides associated with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. Clin Exp Dermatol 2001; 26:671-3. [PMID: 11722453 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2001.00915.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cutaneous metastases from carcinoma of the thyroid gland are rare and carcinoma erysipeloides is even rarer. We present the clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical features of inflammatory erysipeloid metastases arising from an anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid gland. In this case the anaplastic carcinoma probably transformed from a pre-existing, long-standing papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland. Although visible inflammation is a hallmark of many benign skin disorders, it is not commonly present in cutaneous malignant metastases. As a result, the significance of a marked inflammatory changes in association with metastatic skin disease may not be recognized. Dermatologists need to be aware of the potential for inflammatory manifestations in cutaneous metastases from a thyroid carcinoma.
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Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Cutaneous nasal-type CD56+ natural killer/T-cell lymphoma preceded by Epstein-Barr virus antigenaemia. Br J Dermatol 2001; 145:668-9. [PMID: 11703301 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2001.04425.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cho S, Chang SE, Kim KR, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia presenting as reticulate purpura and bullae in a patient with hepatitis B virus infection. Clin Exp Dermatol 2001; 26:513-7. [PMID: 11678879 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2001.00880.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cutaneous manifestations of Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia (WM) include purpura, ulcers, urticaria, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, and immunobullous dermatoses. No association has been reported previously of WM and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A 40-year-old female HBV carrier was admitted to hospital because of generalized oedema, oliguria, haematuria, hypertension, fever and blood-tinged sputum. Cutaneous manifestations included generalized petechiae, palpable purpura mainly on the legs, multiple necrotic ulcerations and gangrenous changes on the toes, and necrotic, giant confluent reticulate purpura on the trunk surmounted by several tense bullae. Laboratory investigations revealed monoclonal gammopathy of IgM kappa type (6.7 g/L), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis associated with HBV infection, Bence Jones proteinuria, and an increased number of abnormal plasmacytoid cells in the bone marrow. Pathologic examination demonstrated immune complex-mediated vasculitis with deposits of IgM in the walls of dermal vessels and secondary subepidermal bulla formation. HBV infection may have caused WM or modified the clinical course in this fatal case.
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Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. A case of juvenile xanthogranuloma arising on a nevus sebaceus. Am J Dermatopathol 2001; 23:347-50. [PMID: 11481529 DOI: 10.1097/00000372-200108000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Various epithelial and mesenchymal neoplasms can arise in nevus sebaceus (NS). Juvenile xanthogranuloma arising on an NS has not been reported previously. Juvenile xanthogranuloma, a disease characterized by reactive histiocytic proliferation, could be included in the list of secondary alterations arising on an NS.
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Chang SE, Cho S, Choi JC, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Clinicohistopathologic comparison of adult type and juvenile type xanthogranulomas in Korea. J Dermatol 2001; 28:413-8. [PMID: 11560157 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2001.tb00002.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Xanthogranuloma (XG) is an uncommon benign disorder characterized by solitary or multiple yellow-red papulonodules on the skin, and occasionally, in other organs. It is predominantly a disease of infancy or early childhood, although adults may rarely be affected. To compare the clinicohistopathological featues of juvenile-type xanthogranulomas UXGs) and adult-type xanthogranulomas (AXGs) (>14 years) in Korea, 30 cases of JXGs and 15 cases of AXGs were compared clinically and histopathologically. Except for the fact AXGs were more often solitary and larger and showed neither other associated systemic diseases nor spontaneous regression, the clinical features such as color, mean number, or site of the lesions in AXGs were not statistically different from JXGs. Histologically, AXCs were not significantly different in amounts of foamy cells, giant cells including Touton cells, and inflammatory cells, although subcutaneous involvement was seen only in the two infant cases. In conclusion, in contrast to AXGs, JXGs need special attention to accompanying systemic diseases and do not need excisional procedures, considering their frequent spontaneous regression.
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Kim KJ, Lee WS, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Metastatic cutaneous leiomyosarcoma from primary neoplasm of the mesentery. Int J Dermatol 2001; 40:527-9. [PMID: 11703527 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-4362.2001.01254-4.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK, Lee TJ, Ro JY, Silverman JS. A case of cutaneous low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma. J Dermatol 2001; 28:383-7. [PMID: 11510507 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2001.tb00154.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A 28-year-old woman presented with a recurrent nodule on the lower margin of her left nostril after laser surgery. Histologically, the nodule had an indistinct margin and was composed of interlacing fascicles of plump, spindled or stellate tumor cells with mild cytologic atypia. The tumor cells were revealed to be myofibroblasts by positivity to smooth muscle actin and negativity to desmin. A diagnosis of low grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) was made.
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Lee SY, Chang SE, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. Congenital eccrine angiomatous hamartoma: report of two patients. J Dermatol 2001; 28:338-40. [PMID: 11476116 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2001.tb00146.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chang SE, Cho SY, Bae JY, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK. A case of impetigo herpetiformis with unusual clinical features. J Dermatol 2001; 28:335-7. [PMID: 11476115 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2001.tb00145.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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