[Ambras syndrome--a form of generalised congenital hypertrichosis].

The frequency incidence of generalised congenital hypertrichosis is about 1 to billion of people. There are only 4 reported cases of this atavism in Poland from Middle Ages. Authors describe 8-months-old infant covered (from birth) with dark, delicate hair.

[Serum triiodothyronine and thyroxine levels in children with celiac disease].

The study was aimed at determining relationship between thyroid function and the type and degree of malabsorption. Serum triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels were determined in children with celiac disease and the secondary malabsorption. Hundred fifty five children aged between 6 months and 7 years were followed up 3 years.

[Diagnostic and therapeutic errors in the early period of anorexia nervosa in children].

In the years 1976-1988 in the Department of Paediatrics and Haematology, Silesian Medical Academy in Zabrze 22 children aged 12 to 17 years were diagnosed and treated for mental anorexia. The purpose of the analysis was evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic errors made in primary health care units referring the patients to the Department. The most frequent errors were: misdiagnosis, symptomatic treatment and absence of psychotherapy.

Granulocyte viability test in children from an environment with heavy metal pollution.

In a group of 43 school-children living near a zinc plant, the test of granulocyte viability by the method of Cocchi et al, the lead level by flame atomic absorptiometry, and the level of erythrocyte zinc-protoporphyrin by the fluorimetric method were determined in peripheral blood. The mean result of the granulocyte viability test was 6.49%.