Risk factors for recurrence of pleomorphic adenoma

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the salivary glands. It is characterized by a tendency to recur, which is determined by the biological characteristics of the tumor as well as the mode of its trea...

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Trudności diagnostyczne i lecznicze w guzach przestrzeni przygardłowej – opis przypadku

Only 0,5% of head and neck tumors originate from parapharyngeal space. Malignant neoplasms of parapharyngeal space are exceptionally rare (20% of all tumors in this area). Their rarity form a complex diagnostic and thera...

Otologiczne objawy ziarniniaka Wegenera

Wegeners granulomatosis is a necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis with multisystemic involvement. We present two cases of Wegener's presenting with otological manifestations as the first symptom. These symptoms are subtl...

Radiotherapy induced xerostomia: Mechanisms, diagnostics, prevention and treatment – Evidence based up to 2013

Definition and prevalence of xerostomia were shortly presented. Radiosensitivity of the salivary glands, mechanism, diagnostics, and possible prediction methods of the intensity of xerostomia in the pre-radiotherapy peri...