Microglial cells in neurodegenerative disorders

Microglia are resident immune cells of the CNS. They are involved in the pathogenesis of diverse neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, prion diseases as well as multiple sclerosis,...

Ultrastructural study of cerebellar dentate nucleus astrocytes in chronic experimental model with valproate

The current study focuses on the morphogenesis of changes in the cerebellum dentate nucleus in the course of experimental valproate encephalopathy. Valproate – a broad spectrum antiepileptic and antipsychotic drug – chro...

Chordoid meningiomas of a different histopathological pattern. A report of two cases

Chordoid meningioma is an uncommon histopathological variant of meningioma with a peculiar chordoma-like appearance. Its association with systemic inflammatory disorder linked to Castleman’s syndrome was confirmed in the...

The lower extremity nerve injuries – own experience in surgical treatment

The frequency of the lower extremity nerve injuries is assessed to about 20% of the overall lesions to the peripheral nerve system. Peroneal neuropathy is the most common lower extremity nerve palsy. In this study, resul...

In memory of Professor Maria Dąmbska