Publications by authors named "Seungyeon Pyeon"
Prenatally Ruptured Patent Urachus: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Medicina (Kaunas)
November 2022
Patent urachus is a type of urachal anomaly in which the urachus does not tail off but remains connected to the bladder in the umbilicus. The prevalence of patent urachus is very low. Herein, we report a case of patent urachus ruptured and exposed to amniotic fluid in utero.
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- - The study aimed to examine how common overactive bladder (OAB) is among women aged 18-80, along with its risk factors and what influences the severity of its symptoms.
- - Out of 822 women interviewed, 19.3% were diagnosed with OAB, with the severity being mild in 10.7%, moderate in 8.1%, and severe in 0.7%; prevalence increased with age and was associated with stress incontinence.
- - Key risk factors for OAB included age, smoking, and health conditions like hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that education on OAB and promoting urinary health is essential for those at risk.
CA-19-9 antigen is mainly elevated in cases of gastrointestinal tract malignancy, including of the pancreas, colorectum, and biliary tract. CA 19-9 antigen can also be elevated in ovarian mucinous neoplasms, however, as well as in many benign conditions. Markedly raised levels of more than 10,000 U/mL were almost observed in advanced stage of malignancy.
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