Fatal Neutropenic Enterocolitis due to Clostridium septicum

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作者：

Shah, B. K. ^{[1
]}

Kc, R. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] St Joseph Reg Canc Ctr, Lewiston, ID USA

[2] Mercy Catholic Med Ctr Programme, Darby, PA USA

来源：

WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2011年 / 60卷 / 05期

关键词：

ALL; clostridium septicum; enterocolitis; neutropenia; INFECTION;

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中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

We describe a case of Clostridium septicum enterocolitis in a patient with pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukaemia undergoing autologous stem cell transplant. In the setting of neutropenia, Clostridium septicum should be suspected in patients who develop signs and symptoms of acute abdomen.

引用

页码：594 / 595

页数：2

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