Asymptomatic pneumatosis intestinalis following chemotherapy for B lymphoblastic leukemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities in an adolescent patient
Korean Journal of Hematology
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: 74-76, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a rare condition characterized by multiple pneumocysts in the submucosa or subserosa of the bowel. Here, we report a rare case of asymptomatic PI after chemotherapy induction in an 18-yr-old man with B lymphoblastic leukemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities. The patient was treated conservatively and recovered without complications. The possibility of PI should be considered as a complication during or after chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies. Conservative treatment should be considered unless there are complications, including peritonitis, bowel perforation, and severe sepsis.
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Asunto principal:
Peritonitis
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Sepsis
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Neoplasias Hematológicas
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Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras
Límite:
Adolescente
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Hematology
Año:
2012
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