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Neutropenic Colitis

See Also
1. Neutropenia
Risk Factors
1. HIV Infection
2. Aplastic Anemia
3. Immunosuppression
Pathophysiology
1. Necrotizing colitis (Typhlitis)
2. Involves cecum
3. Unknown cause
Differential Diagnosis
1. Appendicitis
Radiology
1. Abdominal CT
2. Avoid tests which risk colon perforation
  1. Barium Enema
  2. Endoscopy
Management
1. Supportive care
2. Broad spectrum IV antibiotics
3. Bowel rest
Prognosis
1. High mortality

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