[Adenolipomas, lipomatosis and amyloidosis of the thyroid gland].

Adipose tissue in the thyroid gland was observed in 7 biopsies and 2 autopsies: in 3 cases of solitary adenolipoma, 3 cases of multiple adenolipoma, 1 case of pure lipomatosis and 2 cases of lipomatosis with multiple adenolipomas combined with amyloidosis of lobules as well of adenomas in one bioptic case. Pathogenesis of this unusual phenomenon was discussed.

[Present experience with surgical treatment of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid gland].

Between June 1 1975 and Dec. 31 1989 at the surgical clinic for adults in Prague-Motol 44 patients were operated on account of medullary cancer of the thyroid gland (MCT). In the great majority total thyroidectomy (TTE) was performed which in this disease is an absolute indication.