COVID-19 related calcific myositis cases.

COVID-19 related calcific myositis is a novel entity which is not well established in the literature to date. At Portsmouth, we encountered two cases during the initial peak of the pandemic that appeared to have similar clinico-radiological features. Our cases highlight the importance of COVID-19 calcific myopathy as a potential cause of prolonged shoulder and upper limb girdle symptoms.

Iatrogenic chylous collection post laparoscopic nephrectomy.

With the increasing number of laparoscopic nephrectomies, trauma to lymphatic channels has become an increasingly recognised complication. Early diagnosis and prompt management are key to avoid highly morbid sequelae including severe malnutrition and immunodeficiency. This case reviews the important complication of a retroperitoneal chylous collection following laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.

A rare case of omental cake.

Systemic amyloidosis is normally detected on histology by deposition of amyloid into soft tissue organs. Omental and peritoneal involvement are rare manifestations of the disease. The differential diagnosis for omental and peritoneal disease does not, therefore, normally include amyloid.