Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation: An Atypical Presentation of Neutropenic Enterocolitis—A Case Report. (5th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Canbolat Ayhan, Aylin; Timur, Cetin; Bocu, Ersin; Gulcin, Neslihan
• Other Names: Aref S. Academic Editor.; Nara N. Academic Editor.; Rund D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in hematology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-05
• Subjects: Hematology -- Periodicals; Hematology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Hematology; Hematologic Diseases; Blood -- Diseases; Hematology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.15
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/925078
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6560

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Neutropenic enterocolitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal complications seen in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for leukemia. Severe neutropenia is the main underlying factor of this pathology. It is characterized by fever and abdominal pain. Case Presentation . Herein, we report a case of neutropenic enterocolitis which presented with intestinal perforation in an afebrile patient who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was receiving induction chemotherapy. Conclusion . We aimed to emphasize the importance of enterocolitis and increase awareness against such severe complications which could have unexpected presentations.