Fatal neutropenic enterocolitis due to Clostridium septicum / Enterocolitis neutropénica fatal a causa de Clostridium septicum
West Indian med. j
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60(5): 594-595, Oct. 2011. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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.
RESUMEN
Se describe el caso de una enterocolitis por Clostridium septicum en un paciente con leucemia linfoblástica aguda (LLA) pre-B sometido a trasplante de células madre autológico. En el marco de una neutropenia, debe sospecharse la presencia de Clostridium septicum en pacientes que desarrollan signos y síntomas de abdomen agudo.
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Main subject:
Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
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Clostridium Infections
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Enterocolitis
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Neutropenia
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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