Cyclic neutropenia--unusual cause of acute abdomen. Report of a case.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cyclic neutropenia, a rare blood disorder, may be complicated by spontaneous necrosis of the cecum and ascending colon. We describe one such case, where a staged surgical approach achieved a successful outcome. The importance of recognition of this disorder is stressed, since this allows both performance of appropriate surgery and consultation with hematologic colleagues.
Medical subject headings
- Abdomen, Acute
- Clostridium
- Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous
- Neutropenia