Typhlitis (neutropaenic colitis)

Case contributed by Nasir Siddiqui
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Immunocompromised patient with abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Wall thickening and mucosal enhancement of the cecum and ascending colon.

Case Discussion

Given the history, findings are consistent with typhlitis.

Differential considerations

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