Skip to main content

Ki-Yong Na

Kyung Hee University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Ki-Yong Na's research lab specializes in diagnostic and molecular pathology, with a focus on rare and complex neoplasms of the female genital tract, salivary gland tumors, and dermatologic conditions. The lab investigates the clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and genetic features of tumors such as mesonephric adenocarcinoma, secretory carcinoma, and uterine-like masses, emphasizing novel genetic alterations and their clinical implications. A key direction involves using molecular diagnostics, including pyrosequencing and FISH, to identify recurrent mutations (e.g., CTNNB1, TP53) and fusion genes (e.g., ETV6-NTRK3), advancing precision pathology. The lab also contributes to the characterization of rare conditions like acne keloidalis nuchae in non-Black populations, expanding the understanding of their pathological spectrum and behavior.

rare tumorsmolecular pathologygenetic mutationsimmunohistochemistryoncogenic fusions

Research Overview

Papers
95
Total Citations
1,220
Papers (5y)
34
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
34total
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Citations per year (5y)
199total
20212022202320242025

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|134 citations·2017
Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characteristics of Mesonephric Adenocarcinoma Arising From the Uterine Body
Kiyong Na, Hyun Soo Kim
SJR Q1The American Journal of Surgical PathologyOA

Mesonephric adenocarcinoma (MNAC) is a rare tumor of the female genital tract mainly occurring in the uterine cervix. To date, only a few cases of MNAC arising from of the uterine body (UB-MNAC) have been reported. The clinicopathologic and molecular characteristics of UB-MNAC remain unknown. In this study, we investigated the clinical, histopathologic, immunohistochemical, and genetic features of UB-MNAC. In total, 11 cases were included. Six patients developed metastatic disease, most commonly

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
2
Article|76 citations·2019
Targeted next-generation sequencing panel (TruSight Tumor 170) in diffuse glioma: a single institutional experience of 135 cases
Kiyong Na, Hyun Soo Kim, Hyo Sup Shim, Jong Hee Chang, Seok‐Gu Kang, Se Hoon Kim, Se Hoon Kim, Se Hoon Kim
SJR Q1Journal of Neuro-OncologyOA
GeneticsMedicine
3
Article|39 citations·2012
Syndecan-4 and fibronectin in osteosarcoma
Kiyong Na, Patrizia Bacchini, Franco Bertoni, Youn Wha Kim, Yong-Koo Park
SJR Q1Pathology
Cell BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
4
Article|38 citations·2017
TP53 Mutation Status of Tubo-ovarian and Peritoneal High-grade Serous Carcinoma with a Wild-type p53 Immunostaining Pattern
Kiyong Na, Ji‐Youn Sung, Hyun Soo Kim
SJR Q2Anticancer ResearchOA

TP53 mutation is almost invariably present in HGSC, and p53 immunostaining can be used as a surrogate marker of TP53 mutation. In cases with a wild-type p53 immunostaining pattern, direct sequencing for TP53 mutational status can be helpful to confirm the presence of a TP53 mutation.

Reproductive MedicineMedicine
5
Article|31 citations·2017
Clinicopathological characteristics of fallopian tube metastases from primary endometrial, cervical, and nongynecological malignancies: a single institutional experience
Kiyong Na, Hyun Soo Kim
SJR Q1Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische MedicinOA
Obstetrics and GynecologyMedicine
6
letter|30 citations·2012
Gastric nodular lesion caused by IgG4‐related disease
Kiyong Na, Ji‐Youn Sung, Jae Young Jang, Sung‐Jig Lim, Gou Young Kim, Youn Wha Kim, Yong‐Koo Park, Ju Hie Lee
SJR Q1Pathology International
RheumatologyMedicine
7
Article|29 citations·2019
Characterization of novel genetic alterations in salivary gland secretory carcinoma
Kiyong Na, Juan C. Hernandez‐Prera, Jae‐Yol Lim, Ha Young Woo, Sun Och Yoon
SJR Q1Modern PathologyOA

Secretory carcinoma is a salivary gland tumor with a characteristic chromosomal translocation that results in an ETV6-NTRK3 fusion gene. Secretory carcinoma shows relatively frequent rates of lymph-node metastasis and tumor recurrence and has a characteristic histology. Except for the ETV6 translocation, genomic alterations in secretory carcinoma have not been reported. In the present study, we characterized the novel recurrent genetic mutations of secretory carcinoma. On the basis of histology,

SurgeryMedicine
8
Article|27 citations·2017
Acne keloidalis nuchae in Asian: A single institutional experience
Kiyong Na, Sang Ho Oh, Sang Kyum Kim
SJR Q1PLoS ONEOA

Acne keloidalis nuchae, a type of folliculitis involving the back of the neck, is common in black men, although rare cases have been reported in patients of other ethnicities. We analyzed the clinicopathological features of acne keloidalis nuchae in 17 Asians. Patients' age at the time of presentation ranged from 20 to 69 years. Most patients experienced the disease over 2 years (range, 3 months-20 years); follow-up data were available for 11 (65%) patients (range, 2-95 months). Nine (53%) patie

DermatologyMedicine
9
Review|26 citations·2017
CTNNB1 Mutations in Ovarian Microcystic Stromal Tumors: Identification of a Novel Deletion Mutation and the Use of Pyrosequencing to Identify Reported Point Mutation
Kiyong Na, Eun‐Kyung Kim, Won-Jun Jang, Hyun Soo Kim
SJR Q2Anticancer ResearchOA

We demonstrated a previously reported CTNNB1 point-mutation using pyrosequencing and a novel deletion mutation in ovarian MCSTs. The review of the literature of previously published cases in combination with our current cases clarifies the clinicopathological characteristics of ovarian MCST and the comprehensive analysis of these cases would expand our knowledge regarding ovarian MCST.

Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
10
Article|26 citations·2013
Extrapelvic Uterus-like Masses Presenting as Colonic Submucosal Tumor: A Case Study and Review of Literature
Kiyong Na, Gou Young Kim, Kyu Yeoun Won, Hyun Soo Kim, Sang Won Kim, Chi Hoon Lee, Jae Myung
The Korean Journal of PathologyOA

A uterus-like mass (ULM) is a central cavity lined by endometrial glands and stroma and surrounded by thick-walled smooth muscles. To date, 31 cases of ULM have been reported in the English literature. ULM typically presents as a single mass and is located in the pelvic cavity. We report here a very rare case of multiple extrapelvic ULMs involving the cecum, descending colon, and mesocolon. After extensive literature research, our case appears to be the first case of multiple ULMs found in extra

Reproductive MedicineMedicine
11
Article|22 citations·2013
Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid Gland with Nodular Fasciitis-like Stroma
Kiyong Na, Hyun Soo Kim, Ji‐Youn Sung, Won Seo Park, Youn Wha Kim
The Korean Journal of PathologyOA

Papillary thyroid carcinoma with nodular fasciitis-like stroma (PTC-NFS) is a rare variant of PTC. The term 'PTC with fibromatosis-like stroma' has been used as a synonym to describe this variant. It is characterized by extensive proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in the tumor stroma, which occurs in up to 80% of the tumors. We herein describe a case of PTC-NFS which developed in a 49-year-old woman with the demonstration of findings of ultrasonography, fine needle aspiration cytolo

RheumatologyMedicine
12
Article|20 citations·2012
Mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway in osteosarcoma
Kiyong Na, Youn Wha Kim, Yong-Koo Park
SJR Q1Pathology
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
13
Article|19 citations·2017
Stromal p16 Overexpression in Adult Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Ovary
Kiyong Na, Ji‐Youn Sung, Hyun Soo Kim
SJR Q2Anticancer ResearchOA

Our observations suggest that stromal p16 expression may be involved in the development and progression of ovarian adult granulosa cell tumors.

Reproductive MedicineMedicine
14
Article|17 citations·2012
Multifocal Renal Cell Carcinoma of Different Histological Subtypes in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Kiyong Na, Hyun Soo Kim, Yong-Koo Park, Sung‐Goo Chang, Youn Wha Kim
The Korean Journal of PathologyOA

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney (ADPKD) is rare. To date, 54 cases of RCC in ADPKD have been reported. Among these, only 2 cases have different histologic types of RCC. Here we describe a 45-year-old man who received radical nephrectomy for multifocal RCC with synchronous papillary and clear cell histology in ADPKD and chronic renal failure under regular hemodialysis. The case reported herein is another example of the rare pathological finding of RCC arising in

GeneticsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
15
Article|16 citations·2018
Clinicopathological Characteristics of High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions Involving Condyloma Acuminatum
Kiyong Na, Ji‐Youn Sung, Hyun Soo Kim
SJR Q2Anticancer ResearchOA

Our observation regarding the occurrence of HSIL involving perianal condyloma acuminatum in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients suggests that active, complete surgical excision of perianal condyloma acuminatum and a thorough histopathological examination are necessary. The diagnosis of severe nuclear atypia involving the upper two-thirds of the epithelium should be made with great caution.

EpidemiologyMedicine

Research Areas

RheumatologyPulmonary and Respiratory MedicineEpidemiologyReproductive MedicineMolecular BiologyGenetics

Dive deeper into Ki-Yong Na's research on Nubint

Open this lab's papers in the app to read with AI, summarize, and cite in your writing.