[Intestinal entomothoramycosis: report of a case]

A case of intestinal entomophthoramycosis caused by Entomophthorales in a man with 19 years-old, farmer and without associated disease. The patient was submitted to a intestinal resection and diagnosis was carried through after analysis of the surgical specimen. After a review of the literature, the clinical evolution, clinico-pathologic features, difficulties in diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

[Harlequin fetus]

The authors show a typical case of harlequin fetus. After a description of the gross features found in a male newborn, several aspects concerning genetics, physiopathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are discussed.