Coronary artery visualization using a 64-row multi-slice computed tomography in unselected patients with definite or suspected coronary artery disease: a comparison with invasive coronary angiography.

Background: Multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) is becoming an increasingly acknowledged means of visualizing coronary arteries. The accuracy of 64-MSCT is still a subject of clinical evaluation. Our study, performed with a 64-slice scanner, was intended to assess the concordance of coronary artery lumen visualization in MSCT and invasive coronary angiography (ICA), both in post-revascularization and previously medically treated patients.

[Rectal adenocarcinoma metastasis to the facial skin--case report].

Introduction: Carcinoma of the large intestine is a common and relatively well known neoplastic malignancy of the digestive tract. In a very few cases its spread seems unpredictable and can cause a distant metastasis to head and neck region.

Material And Methods: A 58 years old patient was admitted to the ENT Department because of an exulcerated tumour mass of the left mental and buccal region.

[Parotid gland sarcoidosis].

Introduction: Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous multisystemic disease of unknown origin that can occur in any organ of the body and commonly affects young adults. Pulmonary sarcoidosis is by far the most common manifestation of the disease but occasionally it presents with involvement of the lymph nodes, skin, eyes, liver, spleen, heart, bones, joints, nervous system and the oral organs. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis is complex and includes the presence of noncaseating granuloma in involved tissues, changes in chest x-ray and many other tests.

[A case of advanced granuloma eosinophylicum maxillae].

Introduction: We present a case of an advanced granuloma eosinophilicum of maxillary location in a 76 years old man who was admitted to our Department with symptoms of chronic pain in right zygomatic region.

Material And Method: We want to lay emphasis on long lasting, low symptomatic development of this kind of tumor and to insist on very carefull otorhinolaryngological and as well radiological examination.

Results: According to literature there are many methods used in the therapy of such cases begining with operations, through radiotherapy, the use of steroids or cytostatic drugs and also different combinations of mentioned possibilities.

[The evolution of epidemiology and clinical characteristics of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma in Poland from 1991 to 2001].

On the base of retrospective analysis of 12,888 cases of carcinoma of larynx and hypopharynx, diagnosed in 19 ENT Departments in Poland from 1991 to 2001, the assessment of basic epidemiological data, including the localization of tumor and stage of local and clinical advancement of the disease at the time of diagnosis has been conducted. In analyzed period of 11 years the trends to change of the mentioned above parameters has been examined. The significant increase of female patients in this period was observed, with average proportion M:F = 8:1.

[QT dispersion and characteristics of left ventricular hypertrophy in primary hypertension].

Unlabelled: The aim of the study was to evaluate the QT dispersion and the severity of arrhythmias in hypertensive patients according to the asymmetry of the left ventricular hypertrophy. The study group consisted of 47 hypertensive patients. In 24 of them the left ventricular hypertrophy was symmetrical (group I) and in 23--asymmetrical (group II).

Selected cytokines and soluble forms of cytokine receptors in coronary artery disease.

Background: Cytokines may play a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: We examined serum concentrations of selected pro- (TNFalpha, IL-2) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10) cytokines, and soluble forms of TNF receptors (sTNFR 1 and sTNFR 2) by ELISA in 45 patients with stable exertional angina (group 1), 32 patients with unstable angina (group 2), and 20 healthy subjects (group C). Results: Serum concentrations of both TNFalpha (group 1, 18.

Is there a relationship between left ventricular systolic function and serum cytokines level in patients with coronary artery disease?

Background: There is growing evidence that cytokines play a pathogenic role in both heart failure and atherosclerosis. The aim of our study was to assess serum levels of selected cytokines and soluble forms of receptors in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), and the relation between these concentrations and left ventricular (LV) systolic function.

Material/methods: We measured serum levels of TNFalpha, sTNFR 1 and 2, IL-2, and IL-10 in 100 patients with CAD: 70 patients with LV regional wall motion disturbances (group A); and 30 patients with normal LV function (group B).