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Sung-Bon Cho

Korea University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Sung-Bon Cho's research lab specializes in diagnostic radiology and medical imaging, focusing on advanced MRI techniques and radiological biomarkers to improve the characterization and prognosis of various cancers. The lab investigates tumor aggressiveness, metastasis mimics, and imaging features associated with histopathological grades, particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma, breast cancer, and renal cell carcinoma. Key research directions include the application of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI, diffusion-weighted imaging, and computer-aided detection (CAD) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment stratification. The lab also explores molecular imaging correlates, such as cadherin expression patterns, to link imaging phenotypes with biological behavior.

medical imagingMRI biomarkerscancer prognosisradiogenomicstumor characterization

Research Overview

Papers
100
Total Citations
1,178
Papers (5y)
8
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
8total
2021
2022
2023
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2026
Citations per year (5y)
16total
20212022202320242026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|76 citations·2004
Value of high-resolution ultrasound in detecting a pneumothorax
Myung Jin Chung, Jin Mo Goo, Jung‐Gi Im, Jae Min Cho, Sung Bum Cho, Seog Joon Kim
SJR Q1European Radiology
Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineMedicine
2
Article|62 citations·2012
Detectability of low and intermediate or high risk prostate cancer with combined T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted MRI
Kyung Won Doo, Deuk Jae Sung, Beom Jin Park, Min Ju Kim, Sung Bum Cho, Yu Whan Oh, Young Hwii Ko, Kyung‐Sook Yang
SJR Q1European Radiology
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
3
Article|58 citations·2015
Hepatic Parenchymal Heterogeneity on Contrast-enhanced CT Scans Following Oxaliplatin-based Chemotherapy: Natural History and Association with Clinical Evidence of Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome
Na Han, Beom Jin Park, Min Ju Kim, Deuk Jae Sung, Sung Bum Cho
SJR Q1Radiology

POHL development is associated with increased number of OBC sessions, and POHL severity was correlated with various biomarkers of SOS.

HepatologyMedicine
4
Article|55 citations·2014
Chemotherapy-induced Focal Hepatopathy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Malignancy: Gadoxetic Acid–enhanced and Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging with Clinical-Pathologic Correlation
Na Han, Beom Jin Park, Deuk Jae Sung, Min Ju Kim, Sung Bum Cho, Changhee Lee, Yun-Jin Jang, So Yeon Kim, Dong‐Sik Kim, Soon Ho Um, Nam Hee Won, Kyung‐Sook Yang
SJR Q1Radiology

CIFH should be considered a mimicker of metastasis in patients with gastrointestinal malignancy during chemotherapy. CIFH can be differentiated from metastasis on the basis of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MR and DW imaging findings; an ill-defined margin on HBP images was especially characteristic.

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine
5
Article|53 citations·2015
Computer-aided detection (CAD) system for breast MRI in assessment of local tumor extent, nodal status, and multifocality of invasive breast cancers: preliminary study
Sung Eun Song, Bo Kyoung Seo, Kyu Ran Cho, Ok Hee Woo, Gil Soo Son, Chulhan Kim, Sung Bum Cho, Soon-Sun Kwon
SJR Q1Cancer ImagingOA

BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the efficacy of computer-aided detection (CAD) for MRI in the assessment of tumor extent, lymph node status, and multifocality in invasive breast cancers in comparison with other breast imaging modalities. METHODS: Two radiologists measured the maximum tumor size, as well as, analyzed lymph node status and multifocality in 86 patients with invasive breast cancers using mammography, ultrasound, CT, MRI with and without CAD, and 18-fludeoxyglucose positron emiss

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine
6
Article|53 citations·2013
Multicenter Experience of the Newly Designed Covered Metallic Ureteral Stent for Malignant Ureteral Occlusion: Comparison With Double J Stent Insertion
Hwan Hoon Chung, Man Deuk Kim, Jong Yun Won, Je Hwan Won, Sung Bum Cho, Tae-Seok Seo, Sang Woo Park, Byung Chul Kang
SJR Q2CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
7
Article|52 citations·2006
Obliterative Urethral Stricture: MR Urethrography versus Conventional Retrograde Urethrography with Voiding Cystourethrography
Deuk Jae Sung, Yun Hwan Kim, Sung Bum Cho, Yu Whan Oh, Nam Joon Lee, Jung Hyuk Kim, Kyoo Byung Chung, Du Geon Moon, Je Jong Kim
SJR Q1Radiology

Institutional review board approval and informed consent were obtained. The purpose of the study was to prospectively evaluate magnetic resonance (MR) urethrography for the depiction of obliterative urethral stricture. Twelve patients with obliterative urethral stricture were examined preoperatively with T2-weighted, T1-weighted, and contrast material-enhanced T1-weighted MR imaging of a urethra distended with sterile lubricating jelly. Ten of the 12 patients were examined with conventional retr

UrologyMedicine
8
Article|37 citations·2008
Expression of E‐ and N‐cadherin and clinicopathology in hepatocellular carcinoma
Sung Bum Cho, Kyung Hwa Lee, Jae Hyek Lee, Sun Young Park, Wan‐Sik Lee, Chang‐Hwan Park, Hyun Soo Kim, Sung Kyu Choi, Jong Sun Rew
SJR Q1Pathology International

Loss or reduced E-cadherin expression and aberrant expression of N-cadherin have been associated with invasiveness of human carcinoma cells and poor prognosis. The role of E- and N-cadherin, however, in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not yet been elucidated. The aim of the present study was to investigate the expression pattern of E- and N-cadherin in surgically resected HCC specimens according to their relationship with clinicopathological features. The expression patterns of E- and N-cadhe

Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
9
Article|37 citations·2016
Correlation of CT imaging features and tumor size with Fuhrman grade of clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Saelin Oh, Deuk Jae Sung, Kyung‐Sook Yang, Ki Choon Sim, Na Han, Beom Jin Park, Min Ju Kim, Sung Bum Cho
SJR Q3Acta Radiologica

Background Identification of clinical features to determine the aggressive potential of tumors is highly warranted to stratify patients for adequate treatment. Computed tomography (CT) imaging features of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) may contribute to personalized risk assessment. Purpose To assess the correlation between CT imaging features and Fuhrman grade of ccRCC, and to identify the predictors of high Fuhrman grade in conjunction with tumor size. Material and Methods CT scans of

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
10
Article|22 citations·2017
Upper gastrointestinal ectopic variceal bleeding treated with various endoscopic modalities
Sang Woo Park, Eunae Cho, Chung Hwan Jun, Sung Kyu Choi, Hyun Soo Kim, Chang‐Hwan Park, Jong Sun Rew, Sung Bum Cho, Hee Joon Kim, Mingui Han, Kyu Man Cho
SJR Q3MedicineOA

EVO generally accomplished better results of variceal obturations than EVL or hemoclipping, without serious adverse events. EVO may be an effective modality for control of ectopic variceal bleeding without radiologic intervention or surgery.

HepatologyMedicine
11
Review|11 citations·2004
Imaging of the Various Continent Urinary Diversions After Cystectomy
Deuk Jae Sung, Sung Bum Cho, Yun Hwan Kim, Yu Whan Oh, Nam Joon Lee, Jung Hyuk Kim, Kyoo Byung Chung, Jun Cheon
SJR Q3Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography

Continent urinary diversions have recently become the preferred procedures rather than performing an ileal conduit. Intravenous urography, pouchography, and computed tomography scans are frequently used for postoperative evaluation of patients with bladder carcinoma. During postoperative follow-up imaging studies, the radiologist must keep these 4 facets in mind as his primary focus: 1) the detection of newly developed urothelial tumors, 2) the detection of metastasis, 3) the detection of postop

SurgeryMedicine
12
Article|10 citations·2017
Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Based Prostate-Specific Antigen Density for Prediction of Gleason Score Upgrade in Patients With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer on Initial Biopsy
Ki Choon Sim, Deuk Jae Sung, Kun Woo Kang, Kyung‐Sook Yang, Na Han, Beom Jin Park, Min Ju Kim, Sung Bum Cho
SJR Q3Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the utility of prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) calculated using magnetic resonance imaging for predicting Gleason score (GS) upgrade in patients with low-risk prostate cancer on biopsy. METHODS: Seventy-three patients were divided into 2 groups according to the concordance between biopsy and prostatectomy GS: group 1 (6/6) and group 2 (6/≥7). Magnetic resonance imaging-based PSAD, prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and age we

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
13
Article|9 citations·2019
Prospective Multicenter Study of the Safety of Gadoteridol in 6163 Patients
Sung Bum Cho, A‐Leum Lee, Hyuk Won Chang, Kyeong Ah Kim, Won Jong Yoo, Jeong A Yeom, Myung Ho Rho, Sung Jin Kim, Yun‐Jung Lim, Miran Han
SJR Q1Journal of Magnetic Resonance ImagingOA

BACKGROUND: The safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents is of fundamental importance. PURPOSE: To determine the frequency and severity of immediate-type adverse reactions to approved doses of gadoteridol in patients referred for routine gadoteridol-enhanced MRI in actual clinical practice settings. STUDY TYPE: Prospective, observational. POPULATION: In all, 6163 subjects were enrolled (mean age: 56.7 ± 15.4 years; range: 6-93 years). FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE: 1.5T and 3.0T. ASSESSMENT: Assessm

Materials ChemistryMaterials Science
14
Article|8 citations·2018
Transjugular percutaneous endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis access
Jin Ho Kim, Sung Bum Cho, Yun Hwan Kim, Hwan Hoon Chung, Seung Hwa Lee, Deuk Jae Sung
SJR Q2The Journal of Vascular Access

PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility and the outcomes of transjugular percutaneous endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis access in patients with chronic kidney disease. METHODS: A total of 50 transjugular treatments in 38 patients with arteriovenous fistulas or arteriovenous grafts from September 2011 to May 2015 were included in this study. Medical records and angiographies were retrospectively reviewed. Success rate, patency rate, procedure time, and complications including inte

Emergency Medical ServicesHealth Professions
15
Article|8 citations·2004
Comparison of Prostate-Specific Antigen Adjusted for Transition Zone Volume Versus Prostate-Specific Antigen Density in Predicting Prostate Cancer by Transrectal Ultrasonography
Deuk Jae Sung, Sung Bum Cho, Yun Hwan Kim, Yu Whan Oh, Nam Joon Lee, Jung Hyuk Kim, Kyoo Byung Chung, Du Geon Moon
SJR Q2Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

Prostate-specific antigen adjusted for transition zone volume is more accurate than prostate-specific antigen density in distinguishing prostate cancer from benign prostatic hyperplasia in men with intermediate serum prostate-specific antigen of 4.1 to 10.0 ng/mL. Determination of transition zone volume by transrectal ultrasonography may be helpful for predicting the probability of positive biopsy results.

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine

Research Areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineSurgeryRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingEmergency Medical ServicesHepatologyOncology

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