[Rett syndrome--case report]

We report on a 13 years old girl with Rett syndrome (autism, dementia, ataxia and loss of purposeful hand use in girls). The Rett syndrome is unexpectedly frequent (1:15,000 in 1-14 years old girls). The diagnosis is based solely upon clinical development observation. Typical false diagnoses are: autism, some types of epilepsia, deprivation, cerebral palsy, degenerative encephalopathy, infantile psychosis and types of ataxia. The etiology is unknown, genetic factors, possibly an X-linked dominant new mutation, explain many, but not all findings. The empiric recurrence-risk is apparently low.

[The "robotron NATALI" microcomputer-assisted birth monitoring system]

The microcomputer system "robotron-NATALI" from VEB Kombinat robotron Dresden, GDR, is applicable for bed side-monitoring and disposed about a new graphical representation of CTG's for fetal condition and uterine activity. A dialogue between physician or nurse and the computer is possible. After parturition all administered data are printed out in form of a partogram, inclusive the graphical representations during labor.

[Compressibility of the tegumentum of the frontal maxillary crest with reference to the extent of model etchings]

Using a measuring technique developed by the authors, the compressibility of the tegmental ridge in the region of the center incisors was acertained. The indentation depth was determined at which blood circulation was disturbed and total anemia and/or pain was produced. Based on the measurements obtained, recommendations were made for the admissible and/or inadmissible extent of model etchings for the reception of bridge components.

[Trendanalysis attended with on-line fetal monitoring (a clinical study) (author's transl)]

Using some clinical examples, we have showed the importance of trend-analysis by application on-line fetal monitoring. The reference to data compression and data diminution is discussed. Trend analysis is at present time still integrated in the system of clinical computing. Valuation in order to clinical evidence is yet questionable.

[Arteriovenous aneurysm between the intercostal artery and subclavian vein in the presence of multiple arterial aneurysms (author's transl)]

An arteriovenous aneurysm of the fifth intercostal artery on the left, communicating with the left subclavian vein, is described. This has not been observed previously. It occurred in a 50-year old woman with multiple arterial aneurysms and stenosing aortic sclerosis.

[Current studies on shape changes of total prostheses in relation to the method of their construction]

It was shown that marginal gaps occurring after the preparation of upper complete dentures vary depending on the material or method applied and that in all tested materials the gaps become smaller again during subsequent swelling, but are not fully compensated.

Morphological and biochemical findings in a case of mucopolysaccharidosis type III A (Sanfilippo's disease type A)

Morphological and biochemical autopsy findings of a 12 year old girl with mucopolysaccharidosis type III (Sanfilippo's syndrome). The clinically suspected diagnosis was biochemically ascertained before the patients death. The autopsy findings obtained by biochemical and by light and electron microscopic investigations of different organs are compared with the results of other authors.