“Mega” Cisterna Chyli: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Enlarged cisterna chyli is an infrequently encountered entity and is most often an asymptomatic, incidental finding on imaging for other reasons. The pathogenesis of cisterna chyli enlargement is not well elucidated and includes infectious, inflammatory, and idiopathic causes. In this report, we present the rare case of an asymptomatic, markedly dilated "mega" cisterna chyli in a 60-year-old female.

Early Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Afibrinogenemia: A Case Report of Umbilical Stump Bleeding

“…In neonates, afibrinogenemia is particularly concerning as it poses serious challenges due to its early onset and the potential for severe bleeding episodes. Bleeding due to fibrinogen disorders in the neonatal period may present at different sites, including mucous membranes, umbilical stumps, and bleeding following circumcision in male infants [3,4]. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to recognize the signs and symptoms of afibrinogenemia in the neonatal period to initiate care and management rapidly.…”