Main Article Content

Neuropenic enterocolitis complicating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia


SK Misser
P Corr
VB Jogessar

Abstract



Neutropenic enterocolitis is a lethal, necrotising inflammation of the caecum and
contiguous bowel, found in immunocompromised, neutropenic patients. A high index of clinical suspicion coupled with appropriate imaging modalities allows earlier diagnosis and can expedite the management of these severely ill patients. We describe the clinico-radiological features of this condition in the following case report, as well as a brief management approach to this rare, but increasingly recognised condition.

South African Journal of Radiology Vol. 9 (3) 2005: pp. 29-33

Journal Identifiers


eISSN: 2078-6778
print ISSN: 1027-202X