Technique of the application of radioactive tracer to the primary tumor and lymphoscintigraphy with use of the stationary and handheld gamma probe was presented. Various types of the used radioactive tracers were characterized. Scintigraphical criteria for sentinel nodes recognition were discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is a clear tendency to diagnose squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck more frequently in patients below 45 years of age. These neoplasms in "young adults" seem to be more aggressive with rapid progression, frequent reappearance after treatment and worse prognosis than is observed in older patient population. This preliminary report presents results of retrospective, multivariable analysis of patients below 45 years of age with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIt was introduced the interesting case of Wegener's granulomatosis with full sinus, neurological and ophthalmological symptoms. Entire synthesis of clinical aspects of Wegener's disease was made The course of the disease ascertained superior orbital fissure syndrome, glossopharyngeal paralysis. Disease was concerning on c-ANCA test.
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