Kosin Medical Journal

Sonozaki syndrome (pustulotic arthro-osteitis) causing anterior chest pain: a case report: Taek Yong Ko; Kosin Med J. 2024;39(4):290-293. Published online November 7, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.24.128

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Abstract PDF PubReader ePub: Sonozaki syndrome is an exceptionally rare chronic rheumatic disorder characterized by pustulosis on the palms and soles, as well as arthritis and osteitis. This syndrome belongs to the category of spondyloarthritis, which includes psoriatic arthritis. Pustules are concentrated on the palms and soles, whereas arthro-osteitis predominantly affects the sternoclavicular and costochondral joints. This report presents the case of a 32-year-old man with a 2-month history of worsening anterior chest wall pain and pustular eruptions on the palms and soles.

Association of Weight Change and Physical Activity with Knee Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life in East Asian Women Aged 50 Years and Older with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Population-Based Study: Chong Bum Chang, Young Choi, Seung Baik Kang, Chin Youb Chung, Moon Seok Park, Kyoung Min Lee; Kosin Med J. 2021;36(2):125-135. Published online December 31, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.2021.36.2.125

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This study aimed to investigate the association of self-reported weight change and physical activity with the level of knee pain and health-related quality of life in East Asian women with knee osteoarthritis using population-based data.
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A total of 564 women (mean age, 68.2 years, standard deviation, 8.9 years) aged 50 years or older with knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) grade ≥ 2) were included in the data analyses from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data regarding the radiographic grade, self-reported weight change during the past year, physical activity, level of knee pain, and health-related quality of life (EuroQOL five-dimension (EQ-5D) index) were collected. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify factors significantly associated with the level of knee pain and health-related quality of life in subgroups according to the body mass index (BMI) range (≤ 22.5, between 22.6 and 27.5, and > 27.5 kg/m²).
Results
In the whole group, the level of knee pain was significantly associated with K-L grade (P < 0.001), and EQ-5D was negatively associated with age (P < 0.001), the level of knee pain (P < 0.001), and weekly hours of vigorous-intensity activity (P = 0.026). In the subgroup analysis, weight gain showed significant association with the level of knee pain only in women with 22.5 kg/m² < BMI ≤ 27.5 kg/m² (P = 0.006). Weight gain showed significant association with EQ-5D in women with BMI ≤ 22.5 kg/m² (P = 0.047) whereas weekly hours of moderate-intensity activity was negatively associated with EQ-5D in women with BMI > 27.5 kg/m².
Conclusions
The association of weight change and physical activity with knee pain and health-related quality of life might be different according to BMI ranges. Well-designed interventions to improve both knee pain and health-related quality of life need to be investigated in future studies that would strictly control physical activity, diet, and weight changes.

Identification of streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis from septic knee by 16S rRNA gene sequencing: Ji Sang Park, Hye Won Kim, Jeong Don Chae, Jin Wuk Hur, Yoon Seok Park, Min Seok Yoo, Hee Yoon; Kosin Med J. 2016;31(1):79-85. Published online February 4, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.2016.31.1.79

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Septic arthritis is the infection of a joint by an infectious agent, leading to arthritis. It is therefore important to identify and treat the correct bacteria in septic arthritis. However, accurate identification of bacteria by conventional methods is difficult because of the distinct biochemical characteristics of individual bacteria. This case report aims at assessing septic arthritis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiaesubsp. equisimilis(SDSE) using nucleotide sequences and discusses the associated treatment. Here, Streptococcus agalactiaewas determined to be the causative bacteria for septic arthritis in a 77 year-old woman using the conventional method of hemolysis pattern interpretation and morphology. However, nucleotide sequence analysis of 16S ribosomal RNA revealed that SDSE was the causative strain. 16S rRNA gene sequencing can correctly identify bacteria strains that are difficult to be identified by traditional method, and this correct identification can provide patients with the opportunity for adequate treatment using the proper antibiotics.

A Case of Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis Misdiagnosed as Rheumatoid Arthritis: Su Hee Song, Ho Joong Kim, Dong Hoon Kang, Soo Young Lim; Kosin Med J. 2012;27(2):181-184. Published online December 27, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.2012.27.2.181

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Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis (MRH) is a rare disease characterized by nodular skin lesions and severe erosive polyarthritis which is associated with malignancy in some cases. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of oncocytic histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells on histopathology of the cutaneous nodules and the synovial membrane. It usually remits spontaneously after 5-8 years but it can provoke destructive arthritis. We report a case of a 49-year-old female who presented with numerous nodules on the both hands, face and abdomen and progressive destructive polyarthritis of 3 years duration and has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The lesion showed large histiocytes with ground-glass eosinophilic cytoplasm, typical of MRH. Clinical manifestation and radiological pattern of MRH may be misdiagnosed as other disease like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, but histopathologic findings of our case can differentiate MRH from any other conditions.

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Active Tuberculosis Occurred in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Who is Treated with Etanercept after Antituberculosis Chemoprophylaxis with Rifampin: Hae Won Lee, Tae Hwa Lee, Geun-Tae Kim; Kosin Med J. 2010;25(2):203-207. Published online December 31, 2010

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Acute Gouty Arthritis after Tissue Plasminogen Activator Therapy in a Patient with Acute Cerebral Infarction: Meyung Kug Kim, Bong Goo Yoo; Kosin Med J. 2010;25(1):114-116. Published online June 30, 2010

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Correlation Between Synovial Biopsy and MRI of Synovial Hypertrophy in Knee Osteoarthritis: Chul Min Kim, Bang Hur; Kosin Med J. 2008;23(2):1-8. Published online June 30, 2008

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A Case of Perforating Rheumatoid Nodule: Kwang Kim, Young Soo Chae, Kee Suck Suh, Sang Tae Kim; The Journal of Kosin Medical College. 1992;8(2):207-215.

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Factors affecting the Long-term Effects of Disease-Modifying-Antirheumatic Drugs in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Kwan Pyo Hong; Kosin Med J. 2001;16(1):70-75.

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The Effect of Intravenous High Dose Methotrexate in Type II Collagen Induced Arthritis in Rats: Jung Hwan Son, Woong Park; Kosin Med J. 2003;18(1):93-98.

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