Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation : An Atypical Presentation of Neutropenic Enterocolitis—A Case Report
Joint Authors
Canbolat Ayhan, Aylin
Gulcin, Neslihan
Timur, Cetin
Bocu, Ersin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Neutropenic enterocolitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal complications seen in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for leukemia.
Severe neutropenia is the main underlying factor of this pathology.
It is characterized by fever and abdominal pain.
Case Presentation.
Herein, we report a case of neutropenic enterocolitis which presented with intestinal perforation in an afebrile patient who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was receiving induction chemotherapy.
Conclusion.
We aimed to emphasize the importance of enterocolitis and increase awareness against such severe complications which could have unexpected presentations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Canbolat Ayhan, Aylin& Timur, Cetin& Bocu, Ersin& Gulcin, Neslihan. 2014. Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation : An Atypical Presentation of Neutropenic Enterocolitis—A Case Report. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Canbolat Ayhan, Aylin…[et al.]. Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation : An Atypical Presentation of Neutropenic Enterocolitis—A Case Report. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Canbolat Ayhan, Aylin& Timur, Cetin& Bocu, Ersin& Gulcin, Neslihan. Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation : An Atypical Presentation of Neutropenic Enterocolitis—A Case Report. Case Reports in Hematology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508557