In comparison with CS only, CT at day 7 improves the sensitivity and negative predictive value for diagnosing an anastomotic leak. In case of doubt endoscopy is advisable. This approach provides an accurate assessment of the anastomosis before refeeding.
Fatty tumors of the uterus are rare. Most reported cases have been of the mixed type, consisting of smooth muscle and mature adipose tissue. We present the first case of a pure lipoma with pathologic correlation in which a preoperative diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging.
FNH lesions can occur de novo after treatment with oxaliplatin. Recognizing the typical MRI appearance of these lesions may avoid unnecessary biopsy or surgery and reduce patients' anxiety.
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