Chylous ascites and gut malrotation

Chylous ascites was diagnosed in a female neonate. Following the administration of a gastrografin enema, which showed the presence of gut malrotation, she was operated. This led to a complete recovery and optimal weight gain. For evaluation of chylous ascites in neonates, gut malrotation should be considered in order to prevent volvolus and further complications

Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa: CT and MR findings

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare congenital form of localized gigantism characterized by an increase in all mesenchymal elements, particularly fibroadipose tissue. MR imaging can be used to examine the soft tissue and detect the fibrous and fatty hypertrophy that characterizes this condition and also diagnose an associated fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median or plantar nerve. We describe the clinical and radiological findings [including CT scan, MRI and bone scan] and also progression of this rare entity during a 10 year period