INTRODUCTIONSchizencephaly is an uncommon anomaly of the brain characterized by abnormal gray matter lined clefts extending from the ependymal surface of the ventricle to the subarachnoid space. There are two distinct subtypes. Cleft with fused lips is a type 1 or closed type whereas unopposed lips allowing communication of the cleft to the ipsilateral ventricle is an open type.[1] Although the exact cause of this disorder is uncertain, diverse theories have been put forward to establish a definite underlying etiology. A defect in neuronal migration[2] or some form of molecular genetic abnormalities such as mutation in EMX2 [1], SHH and SIX 3 gene [3] , intrauterine infections[4] are few of the probable causes advocated in literature. MRI is the best suited imaging modality for diagnostic evaluations owing to its superiority in gray and white matter distinction, and hence distinguishing the entity from porencephaly or any other post infectious, postoperative or post necrotic lesions.[2][5]

We present a rare case of anagrelide-induced pericardial effusion that is presented with tamponade physiology in a patient with essential thrombocythemia. After cautiously weighing the risks and benefits of further invasive interventions following an unsuccessful pericardiocentesis, the decision was to stop anagrelide while managing the pericardial effusion medically.

Diahragm eventration, an abnormal elevation of the dome of the diaphragm, could be congenital or acquired. Acquired cases usually occur after an episode of trauma to the phrenic nerve, or may be attributed to infectious and inflammatory causes. We report an acquired eventration with a probable association with tuberculosis infection.