Publications by authors named "Midori Tokashiki"
Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare cause of surgical emergency and is difficult to diagnose. We present a case of IFTT in a 14-year-old girl who presented with an acute abdomen. Based on the clinical and computed tomographic findings, an initial diagnosis of ovarian torsion was considered.
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- Awamori is a traditional liquor from the Ryukyu Islands made from steamed rice, utilizing black-koji mold and awamori yeast to develop its flavors, including vanillin derived from ferulic acid.
- The study identifies a genetic sequence in Aspergillus luchuensis that resembles the PAD enzyme, which converts ferulic acid to 4-vinylguaiacol (4-VG), a compound associated with the flavor profile of aged awamori.
- AlPAD, the recombinant form of this enzyme, shows optimal activity under specific conditions and plays a role in the fermentation process, indicating its importance in producing the characteristic flavors of awamori.
A 76-year-old woman underwent laparotomy at another hospital because of acute abdomen. Owing to strong attachment and dissemination of the tumor, it was unresectable. Adult-type granulosa cell tumor (AGCT) was diagnosed based on pathological examination.
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