[Extracapsular spread of lymph nodes as a prognostic factor in laryngeal carcinoma]. / Naciek zewnatrztorebkowy wezlów chlonnych z przerzutami jako czynnik rokowniczy w raku krtani.

The authors analysed clinical and morphological data of 105 patients with laryngeal carcinoma metastases in cervical lymph nodes treated in Department of Otolaryngology Medical University of Gdansk in the years 1976-1985. The incidence of extracapsular spread and its relation to certain features of primary tumor and regional lymph nodes were estimated. The authors presented treatment results in two group of patients--with and without presence of extracapsular spread and stated prognostic value of extracapsular spread in patients with laryngeal carcinoma.

[Long term result of treatment of laryngeal carcinoma (1981-1990)]. / Odlegle wyniki leczenia raka krtani (1981-1990).

Long term results were evaluated on the basis of the epidemiological and clinical analysis of 386 patients treated surgically because of squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx in the ENT Department, Medical University of Gdansk between 1981-1990. Full recovery was achieved in 52.3% of patients, failure was found in 26.9%. In the treatment evaluation the following factors were taken into account: the age of patients, T and N classification and clinical staging, primary location of the tumour. The treatment results, concerning the years 1981-1990 were compared to the ones obtained in our clinic in 1971-1980; it has been stated that the differences between the percentage of recoveries and the failures are statistically unimportant.

[Nodular toxoplasmosis as a diagnostic and therapeutic problem]. / Toksoplazmoza wezlowa jako problem diagnostyczny i leczniczy.

Enlargement of lymph nodes of the neck, slightly elevated body temperature and discomfort are symptoms characteristic of many illnesses. One of these can be toxoplasmosis. Because the rarity of its occurrence, sometimes toxoplasmosis may be last to be recognized. In many cases absence of specific additional examination guidelines can contribute to several problems with correct diagnosis. At the present time, the most reliable sample analysis methods are the examination of levels of antibodies IgG and IgM, and the histopathological verification. The authors also indicate that varying therapeutic effects using prophilactic treatment and insufficient additional examination could lead to diagnostic problems.

[Cranial osteomas of atypical localization]. / Kostniaki czaszki o nietypowej lokalizacji.

Osteomas have a very characteristic localisation and frequency of occurrence. Based on a representative materials the authors present literature review in which the sequence of occurrence of osteomas in paranasal sinuses is described. A very rare occurrence of osteomas out of the paranasal sinuses is stressed and the hypothesis of development of osteomas in the sinuses and latter migration of osteomas from sinuses to nasal cavities or orbit is mentioned. Three cases of untypical size and localization of osteomas are presented, in two cases the tumors have develop primary outside the paranasal sinuses and in one case the osteoma was present in both frontal sinuses and in the ethmoid labyrinth.

[Crystallization test in patients with head and neck neoplasms]. / Test krystalizacyjny u chorych z nowotworami zlosliwymi glowy i szyi.

The authors try to estimate a clinical value of crystallization test with cupric chloride solution. 21 patients with planoepithelial cancer of the head and neck, and 10 healty volunteers underwent the test. 71.5% of positive results was obtained in cases with the cancer, what suggest a high sensitivity of the analyzed test.

[Esthesioneuroblastoma. Personal opinion about diagnosis and treatment]. / Nerwiak wechowy. Obecne poglady na diagnostyke i leczenie.

The authors present material of 6 cases esthesioneuroblastoma observed in ENT Department Medical University of Gdansk. The tumors were seen in 3 children and 3 adults. According to Kadish staging there were one A, two B, two C and one D stage tumor. Investigation and treatment methods, and obtained results were discussed.