| Author | Iwamuro, Masaya| Okada, Hiroyuki| Harada, Keita| Kanzaki, Hiromitsu| Hori, Keisuke| Kita, Masahide| Kawano, Seiji| Kawahara, Yoshiro| Tanaka, Takehiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2016-12-01 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Okayama Medical Association |
| Volume | volume128 |
| Issue | issue3 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/53520 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 69_3_137.pdf |
| Author | Seki, Hiroyuki| Ikeda, Fusao| Nanba, Shintaro| Moritou, Yuki| Takeuchi, Yasuto| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Onishi, Hideki| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Takaki, Akinobu| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Nakamura, Minoru| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | A predictive marker of the rapid progression to hepatic failure is desired for patients with asymptomatic primary biliary cirrhosis (aPBC). We performed a systematic cohort analysis of 101 patients diagnosed as having aPBC and the rapid progression to liver failure in some, by focusing on cholestasis. Cholestasis was assessed by aberrant keratin7 (K-7) expressions in the patientsʼ hepatocytes. Intralobular expressions of K-7 were found in 9 of the 101 patients. The grades of K-7 expression were significantly associated with the levels of alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and total bilirubin at the time of diagnosis, but not with bile duct loss or cholestasis. Stepwise logistic regression analysis revealed that high grades of K-7 expression correlated positively with high levels of total bilirubin. During the follow-up period, 8 patients developed jaundice, and the mean period until the development of jaundice was 5.2 years. The proportional hazards models for the risk of developing jaundice identified a high grade of aberrant K-7 expression in hepatocytes as the only significant risk factor. Aberrant K-7 expression in hepatocytes can be used as an additional marker to predict rapid progression to liver failure in patients with aPBC at the time of diagnosis. |
| Keywords | primary biliary cirrhosis keratin 7 hepatic failure |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2015-06 |
| Volume | volume69 |
| Issue | issue3 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 137 |
| End Page | 144 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2015 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 26101189 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000356903000002 |
| Author | Shoji, Bon| Ikeda, Fusao| Fujioka, Shin-ichi| Kobashi, Haruhiko| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Shiraha, Hidenori| Takaki, Akinobu| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2010-11 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Volume | volume45 |
| Issue | issue11 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Ishikawa, Hisashi| Takaki, Akinobu| Tsuzaki, Ryuichiro| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Koike, Kazuko| Shimomura, Yasuyuki| Seki, Hiroyuki| Matsushita, Hiroshi| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Ikeda, Fusao| Shiraha, Hidenori| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2014-07-01 |
| Publication Title | PLoS ONE |
| Volume | volume9 |
| Issue | issue7 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Kanzaki, Hiromitsu| Uedo, Noriya| Ishihara, Ryu| Nagai, Kengo| Matsui, Fumi| Ohta, Takashi| Hanafusa, Masao| Hanaoka, Noboru| Takeuchi, Yoji| Higashino, Koji| Iishi, Hiroyasu| Tomita, Yasuhiko| Tatsuta, Masaharu| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2012-06 |
| Publication Title | Helicobacter |
| Volume | volume17 |
| Issue | issue3 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/53120 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 69_1_37.pdf |
| Author | Iwamuro, Masaya| Okada, Hiroyuki| Takata, Katsuyoshi| Kawai, Yoshinari| Kawano, Seiji| Nasu, Junichiro| Kawahara, Yoshiro| Tanaka, Takehiro| Yoshino, Tadashi| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | The sensitivity and specificity of magnified endoscopic features for differentiating follicular lymphoma from other diseases with duodenal whitish lesions have never been investigated. Here we compared the magnified endoscopic features of duodenal follicular lymphoma with those of other whitish lesions. We retrospectively reviewed the cases of patients with follicular lymphoma (n＝9), lymphangiectasia (n＝7), adenoma (n＝10), duodenitis (n＝4), erosion (n＝1), lymphangioma (n＝1), and hyperplastic polyp (n＝1). The magnified features of the nine follicular lymphomas included enlarged villi (n＝8), dilated microvessels (n＝5), and opaque white spots of various sizes (n＝9). The lymphangiectasias showed enlarged villi, dilated microvessels, and white spots, but the sizes of the white spots were relatively homogeneous and their margin was clear. Observation of the adenoma and duodenitis revealed only whitish villi. Although the lymphangioma was indistinguishable from the follicular lymphomas by magnified features, it was easily diagnosed based on the macroscopic morphology. In conclusion, magnified endoscopic features, in combination with macroscopic features, are useful for differentiating follicular lymphomas from other duodenal diseases presenting whitish lesions. |
| Keywords | duodenal neoplasm follicular lymphoma gastrointestinal lymphoma magnifying endoscopy |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2015-02 |
| Volume | volume69 |
| Issue | issue1 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 37 |
| End Page | 44 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2015 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 25703169 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000349740300004 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/53026 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 68_6_369.pdf |
| Author | Iwamuro, Masaya| Miyashima, Yuichi| Yoshioka, Takahiro| Murata, Toshihiro| Miyabe, Yoshio| Kawai, Yoshinari| Urata, Haruo| Shiraha, Hidenori| Okada, Hiroyuki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | A 67-year-old Japanese man underwent enterotomy because of enterolith ileus. Component analysis by infrared spectroscopy revealed that the enterolith was composed of a high concentration of deoxycholic acid. We further analyzed and compared the ultrastructure of the enterolith and a commercially available powdered form of deoxycholic acid by means of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis revealed that the ratios of carbon and oxygen in the enterolith were equal to those in the deoxycholic acid powder. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed rectangular prism-shaped particles on the surface of the enterolith. This structure was similar to that of the deoxycholic acid powder. The surgically removed enterolith had a twisted and coiled appearance. Possible mechanisms underlying the formation of this unique form are discussed. |
| Keywords | enterolith deoxycholic acid scanning electron microscopy infrared spectroscopy energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2014-12 |
| Volume | volume68 |
| Issue | issue6 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 369 |
| End Page | 374 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2014 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 25519031 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000346882200007 |
| Author | Uchida, Daisuke| Shiraha, Hidenori| Kato, Hironari| Nagahara, Teruya| Iwamuro, Masaya| Kataoka, Junro| Horiguchi, Shigeru| Watanabe, Masami| Takaki, Akinobu| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Nasu, Yasutomo| Yagi, Takahito| Kumon, Hiromi| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2014-05 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Volume | volume29 |
| Issue | issue5 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Takeuchi, Yasuto| Ikeda, Fusao| Moritou, Yuki| Hagihara, Hiroaki| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Kuwaki, Kenji| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Ohnishi, Hideki| Nakamura, Shinichiro| Shiraha, Hidenori| Takaki, Akinobu| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2013-03 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Volume | volume48 |
| Issue | issue3 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Moritou, Yuki| Ikeda, Fusao| Takeuchi, Yasuto| Seki, Hiroyuki| Nanba, Shintaro| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2014-02 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Clinical Microbiology |
| Volume | volume52 |
| Issue | issue2 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/52900 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 68_5_307.pdf |
| Author | Muro, Shinichiro| Nasu, Junichiro| Harada, Ryo| Matsubara, Minoru| Nakarai, Asuka| Kanzaki, Hiromitsu| Tsutsumi, Kouichiro| Kato, Hironari| Tanaka, Takehiro| Fujiwara, Hiroyasu| Uno, Masatoshi| Okada, Hiroyuki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | A 45-year-old female who presented with loss of consciousness and a cold sweat was found to have a pancreatic tumor and multiple liver metastases. Laboratory studies showed marked hypoglycemia and inappropriately elevated serum insulin, C-peptide, and serum tumor markers. Fine needle aspiration revealed Grade 3 small-cell type primary pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. Consequently, the diagnosis of malignant insulinoma was made. Transarterial embolization (TAE) for hepatic metastases resulted in the reduction of tumor volume and prompt resolution of hypoglycemic attacks, whereas diazoxide and systemic chemotherapy had been ineffective for controlling blood glucose levels, and octreotide was unavailable due to the allergic effect. This case report highlights the potential usefulness of TAE for malignant insulinomas in the management of hypoglycemia. |
| Keywords | malignant insulinoma hypoglycemia liver metastases transarterial embolization neuroendocrinetumor |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2014-10 |
| Volume | volume68 |
| Issue | issue5 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 307 |
| End Page | 311 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2014 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 25338488 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000343269300008 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/52898 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 68_5_291.pdf |
| Author | Tsuzaki, Ryuichiro| Takaki, Akinobu| Yagi, Takahito| Ikeda, Fusao| Koike, Kazuko| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Shiraha, Hidenori| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Sadamori, Hiroshi| Shinoura, Susumu| Umeda, Yuzo| Yoshida, Ryuichi| Nobuoka, Daisuke| Utsumi, Masashi| Nakayama, Eiichi| Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | It is not known how the immune system targets hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected HLA-mismatched hepatocytes under immune-suppressed conditions after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). In addition, the relationship between the HCV-specific immune response and IL28B variants as predictors of HCV clearance has not been well-characterized. We determined the IL28B polymorphisms for 57 post-OLT HCV carriers, and we assessed the HCV-specific immune responses by measuring the peripheral blood mononuclear cell-derived HCV-specific interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) response using an enzyme-linked immunospot assay. At 1-3 years after OLT, patients with no active hepatitis showed higher total spots on the immunospot assay. At＞3 years after OLT, patients with resolved HCV showed higher levels of core, NS3, NS5A, and total spots compared to the chronic hepatitis patients. The IL28B major genotype in the donors correlated with higher spot counts for NS5A and NS5B proteins at 1-3 years after OLT. In the post-OLT setting, the HCV-specific immune response could be strongly induced in patients with no active hepatitis with an IL28B major donor or sustained virological response. Strong immune responses in the patients with no active hepatitis could only be maintained for 3 years and diminished later. It may be beneficial to administer IFN treatment starting 3 years after OLT, to induce the maximum immunological effect. |
| Keywords | interferon gamma ELISPOT assay single nucleotide polymorphisms dendritic cell CD4 T cell |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2014-10 |
| Volume | volume68 |
| Issue | issue5 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 291 |
| End Page | 302 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2014 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 25338486 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000343269300006 |
| Related Url | http://ousar.lib.okayama-u.ac.jp/metadata/53129 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/52894 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 68_5_263.pdf |
| Author | Namba, Shihoko| Miyake, Kayoko| Ikeda, Fusao| Hazama, Tomoko| Hitobe, Yu| Yamasaki, Noriko| Shiraha, Hidenori| Takaki, Akinobu| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | Nursing support might help patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) remain in good mental and physical condition during interferon (IFN) therapy. However, the effects of nursing support have not been studied adequately in this context. This case-control study evaluated the effects of nursing support during IFN therapy. Twenty-four CHC patients who received pegylated IFN and ribavirin were enrolled. Nurses advised patients on the maintenance of their mental and physical condition at weekly visits, based on the results of written questionnaires. An additional 24 patients who received IFN therapy without nursing support and who were matched for age, sex, platelet count, viral serogroup and IFN regimen were selected with propensity score matching as controls. The patients with nursing support during IFN therapy achieved higher sustained virological responses (79%) than those without nursing support (58%). Adherence to the IFN and ribavirin regimens at 24 weeks of therapy were slightly higher in the patients with nursing support than those without it, but these differences were not statistically significant. Adherence to ribavirin after 24 weeks of therapy was significantly higher in those with nursing support than those without it (93% and 66%, p＝0.045). These results suggested that nursing support services could contribute to the virological responses of CHC patients by promoting drug-regimen adherence. |
| Keywords | chronic hepatitis C nursing support interferon therapy |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2014-10 |
| Volume | volume68 |
| Issue | issue5 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 263 |
| End Page | 268 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2014 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 25338482 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000343269300002 |
| Author | Matsushita, Hiroshi| Ikeda, Fusao| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Seki, Hiroyuki| Nanba, Shintaro| Takeuchi, Yasuto| Moritou, Yuki| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Onishi, Hideki| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Takaki, Akinobu| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2014-02 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Volume | volume29 |
| Issue | issue2 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Ohnishi, Atsuyuki| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Matsushita, Hiroshi| Matsumoto, Kazuyuki| Takaki, Akinobu| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Koike, Kazuko| Ikeda, Fusao| Shiraha, Hidenori| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2012 |
| Publication Title | Digestion |
| Volume | volume86 |
| Issue | issue2 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/52790 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 68_4_243.pdf |
| Author | Wada, Nozomu| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Ikeda, Fusao| Nishina, Sohji| Korenaga, Masaaki| Hino, Keisuke| Fujioka, Shin-ichi| Osawa, Toshiya| Itoshima, Tatsuya| Kawanaka, Miwa| Yamada, Gotaro| Kariyama, Kazuya| Takayama, Hiroki| Kubota, Junichi| Morimoto, Yoichi| Mizushima, Takaaki| Yamashita, Haruhiko| Tanioka, Hiroaki| Negoro, Yuji| Toshimori, Junichi| Kobashi, Haruhiko| Hirano, Atsushi| Itano, Yasuo| Takaki, Akinobu| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the major viruses causing acute hepatitis. Recently, the incidence of acute hepatitis with genotype A has been increasing in Japan. The aim of this study was to investigate acute hepatitis B (AHB) in Okayama prefecture, with special attention to HBV genotype A. AHB patients who visited one of 12 general hospitals in Okayama prefecture between 2006 and 2010 were retrospectively analyzed. Over the course of the study period, 128 patients were diagnosed with AHB. Sexual transmission was supposed in the majority of patients (78 patients, 61%), including 59 (76%) having sex with heterosexual partners. The genotypes of HBV were assessed in 90 patients (70%), of whom 27 patients were infected with genotype A, 5 with genotype B, and 58 with genotype C. The prevalence of genotype A was significantly higher among male patients (28.7%), aged 20-29 (35.6%, p＜0.01), among men who had sex with men (100%, p＜0.005), and among patients having sex with unspecified partners (44.8%, p＜0.005). Genotype A was not a significant factor associated with delayed HBsAg disappearance. Caution should be exercised with regard to sexually transmissible diseases in order to slow the pandemic spread of AHB due to genotype A. |
| Keywords | acute hepatitis hepatitis B virus |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2014-08 |
| Volume | volume68 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 243 |
| End Page | 247 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2014 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 25145410 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000340687500006 |
| Author | Takahara, Masahiro| Nemoto, Yasuhiro| Oshima, Shigeru| Matsuzawa, Yu| Kanai, Takanori| Okamoto, Ryuichi| Tsuchiya, Kiichiro| Nakamura, Tetsuya| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| Watanabe, Mamoru| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2013-12 |
| Publication Title | Immunology Letters |
| Volume | volume156 |
| Issue | issue1-2 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Takayama, Hiroki| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Ikeda, Fusao| Shiraha, Hidenori| Takaki, Akinobu| Kobashi, Haruhiko| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2011-01 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Volume | volume26 |
| Issue | issue1 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Author | Higashi, Reiji| Uraoka, Toshio| Kato, Jun| Kuwaki, Kenji| Ishikawa, Shin| Saito, Yutaka| Matsuda, Takahisa| Ikematsu, Hiroaki| Sano, Yasushi| Suzuki, Seiyuu| Murakami, Yoshitaka| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 2010-07 |
| Publication Title | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| Volume | volume72 |
| Issue | issue1 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| Title Alternative | Fermented persimmon extract (kaki-shibu) is useful as a standard for component analyses of persimmon phytobezoars |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 126_127.pdf |
| Author | Iwamuro, Masaya| Okamoto, Yuko| Murata, Toshihiro| Kawai, Yoshinari| Shiraha, Hidenori| Okada, Hiroyuki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
| Abstract | The definite diagnosis of persimmon phytobezoar (i.e., diospyrobezoar) is often accomplished by a component analysis using infrared spectroscopy. However, no studies have been conducted to investigate which substance is the best as a standard for the component analysis. Here we analyzed tannic acid, Japanese persimmon (kaki), fermented persimmon extract (kaki-shibu), conventional dried persimmon, and dried persimmon smoked in sulfur (ampo-kaki) by infrared spectroscopy to determine which would be optimal as a component analysis standard. The spectrum between 1,600 to 600cm－1 of a persimmon phytobezoar was quite similar to the spectrum of kaki-shibu rather than that of tannic acid. Consequently, we conclude that kaki-shibu should be used as a standard for infrared spectroscopy analyses of persimmon phytobezoars. |
| Keywords | 柿胃石（gastric phytobezoar） タンニン酸（tannic acid） 消化管異物（gastrointestinal foreign body） 成分分析（component analysis） |
| Publication Title | 岡山医学会雑誌 |
| Published Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Volume | volume126 |
| Issue | issue2 |
| Start Page | 127 |
| End Page | 131 |
| ISSN | 0030-1558 |
| language | Japanese |
| Copyright Holders | Copyright (c) 2014 岡山医学会 |
| File Version | publisher |
| DOI | 10.4044/joma.126.127 |
| NAID | 130004685263 |
