Korean Journal of Family Medicine

A Possible Case of Statin-Induced Ichthyosis in an Elderly Woman: Ki Dong Ko, Kyoung Kon Kim, Jin-Ok Baek, Heuy Sun Suh, In Cheol Hwang; Korean J Fam Med 2018;39(1):51-53. Published online January 23, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.2018.39.1.51

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Ichthyosis is a heterogeneous group of hereditary or acquired skin disorders, characterized by increased stratum corneum production. Several systemic diseases and many drugs can occasionally cause acquired ichthyosis. We report a case of statin-induced ichthyosis in which the causality between statin and ichthyosis was found possible by using the Naranjo scale. A 79-year-old woman presented with pruritic skin lesions on both legs that appeared erythematous, scaly, and cracked. A clinical diagnosis of acquired ichthyosis was made and the statin was suspected as the cause. The skin lesions improved after 6 weeks of dose reduction of the statin.

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One Case of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor Developed in a Postmenopausal Woman under Hormone Therapy.: In Cheol Hwang, Myoung Jin Kuk, Kyoung Kon Kim, Ki Bum Lee, Seo Young Na, Kyoung Sik Lee, Heuy Sun Suh; Korean J Fam Med 2009;30(9):723-727. Published online September 20, 2009; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.2009.30.9.723

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Hormone therapy for peri- and postmenopausal women is widely used for relieving vasomotor symptoms or preventing osteoporosis. Even though exogenous hormone is the most common cause of vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women under hormone therapy, in clinical practice, physicians must never exclude the possibility of endometrial disorders, such as endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. Taking thorough medical history and performing physical and pelvic examinations are essential for the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding in menopausal hormone therapy. Transvaginal ultrasonography, endometrial aspiration biopsy, dilatation and curettage, and hysteroscopy are the options which physicians may use. This case is about a woman with continuous combined hormone therapy for 5 years who had experienced rather sudden onset of vaginal spotting lasting for several months and was fi nally diagnosed as having malignant mixed Müllerian tumor. Our purpose is to inquire into the proper approaching steps for vaginal bleeding in menopausal hormone therapy.

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Two Cases of Dengue Fever in Family Medicine.: Hyun Sik Park, Kyoung Kon Kim, Joong Yoon, Kyu Rae Lee, Heuy Sun Suh; J Korean Acad Fam Med 2008;29(1):48-51. Published online January 10, 2008

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The Impact of Urinary Incontinence on the Quality of Life in Women.: Hee Jin Kim, Hong Soo Lee, Sang Hwa Lee, Kyung Won Shim, Heuy Sun Suh, Kyoung Ae Kong, Hae Jung Lee; J Korean Acad Fam Med 2003;24(8):709-714. Published online August 10, 2003

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Background
: Urinary incontinence has a negative impact on the lifestyle of sufferers, affecting not only their physical condition but also their well-being. But only few patients visit doctors for treatment. The purpose of this study was to measure the quality of life in women with urinary incontinence.

Methods : Among the people who visited a tertiary hospital in Seoul for a health exam or primary care during April 2002, we selected 161 women over 20 years old. We measured their quality of life by the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Excel 2000 statistical program was used for statistical analysis.

Results : The active incontinence group, who experienced urinary incontinence within 1 year, were 48 women and the normal group without urinary incontinence at all were 65 women. The average SF-36 score was 76.5 in total women, 69.0 in active incontinence group, and 81.5 in normal group. The percentage of those seeking treatment was 10.4% and 64.6% of women have never sought help.

Conclusion : These results suggest that the incontinent patient had a much lower quality of life than normal women, but there were only few patients who sought treatment.

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Determinants of Self-assessed Health among Elderly Adults.: Hae Jung Lee, You Ji Chung, Hee Jin Kim, Heuy Sun Suh, Hong Soo Lee, Kyung Won Shim, Sang Hwa Lee, Choo Yon Cho; J Korean Acad Fam Med 2002;23(10):1210-1218. Published online October 10, 2002