Publications by authors named "Min Kyung Yu"
Turner syndrome with spinal hemorrhage due to vascular malformation.
Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
December 2015
Article Synopsis
- Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder that can lead to various cardiovascular issues, with vascular abnormalities being particularly common.
- The case of a 9-year-old girl with TS, who experienced weakness in her legs due to spinal hemorrhage from a vascular malformation, highlights the rare occurrence of vertebral artery dissection in TS.
- Immediate treatment with high-dose dexamethasone improved her ability to walk, emphasizing the importance of rapid diagnosis and MRI for suspected spinal vessel rupture in TS patients.
Clinical manifestations of testicular adrenal rest tumor in males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
September 2015
Purpose: In male patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), the presence of testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) have been reported, however their prevalence and clinical manifestations are not well known. Untreated TARTs may lead to testicular structural damage and infertility. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of TARTs in male patients with CAH, and characterize the manifestations to identify contributing factors to TART.
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