Hereditary presacral teratoma

A case of hereditary presacral teratoma involving father and daughter is described. The use of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of this condition is illustrated and a review of the literature of this unusual condition is presented

Extensive necrotising fasciitis in a 4-day-old neonate: a successful outcome from modern dressings, intensive care and early surgical intervention

Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a fulminant and life-threatening soft tissue infection, which leads to vascular thrombosis and cutaneous ischemia. We present our experience with extensive necrotising fasciitis in a 4-day-old neonate and stress the importance of early diagnosis, modern dressings including negative pressure therapy, prompt surgical debridement and intensive care to improve the survival and cosmetic outcome of children with NF