[Myocardial infarction of rare etiology in a young adult].

Chest pain is not uncommon among young patients below the age of 35 years, however, it is rarely caused by acute coronary syndrome. The rarity of coronary artery occlusion in this population can easily lead to diagnostic mistakes. The authors present the case history of a 19-year-old young female, who was admitted to the emergency department of a local hospital due to the sudden onset of chest pain and malaise.

[Pure 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis].

The authors report a rare case of pure 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis (Swyer syndrome). Swyer syndrome is associated with 46,XY karyotype, primary amenorrhea as well as the presence of female internal genital tract and bilateral streak gonads in a phenotypic female. The genetic background of this syndrome includes mutations of several genes involved in the testis differentiation cascade.

[Prevalence of celiac disease in Turner syndrome].

Introduction And Aim: Percentage of coeliac disease among patients with Turner syndrome is given differently in a few publication. The aim of the study was to assess prevalence of celiac disease in Turner syndrome.

Patients And Methods: Serological screening of coeliac disease were performed in 63 patients with Turner syndrome during the last 11.

[Changing trends in breast surgery over a five year period (1998-2002)--a retrospective analysis].

Today's development in breast cancer surgery are characterized by the principle of the smallest necessary intervention in contrast with the radicality of the past. To achieve this goal the primary and crucial task is the recognition of early (stage I or II) breast cancer. The National Screening Program started 2002 provides ideal conditions.

[The role of repeated biopsies in prognosis of prostate cancer].

Introduction: The treatment of prostate cancer is still controversial. One of the most common treatment form is the use of LHRH analogs, but its way of action is still not cleared enough.

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the predictive value of some histological and immuno-histochemical parameters based on repeated biopsies taken from prostate carcinoma patients.