[Sebaceous carcinoma of the parotid gland]. / Rak z komórek lojowych (carcinoma sebaceum) slinianki przyusznej.

A patient with sebaceous carcinoma of the parotid gland was described. Histologic criteria of the diagnosis were shown. On the basis on the review of literature repartition and characterization of this kind of neoplasms was discussed.

[Neurogenic sarcoma of the vagal nerve]. / Nerwiakomiesak (nerilemmona sarcomatosum) nerwu blednego.

A rare case of neurogenic sarcoma of the vagal nerve was presented. Ten cases of such location have been described so far. Neurogenic sarcoma derives from supported elements of peripheral nerves. Its development is asymptomatic and usually the first manifestation is the occurrence of the tumour. This kind of disease is local malignant neoplasm, but it can give metastases, and then the prognosis is significantly worse. The modern treatment is radiotherapy with preceding radical dissection.