Enterocolitis, Neutropenic
A syndrome characterized by inflammation in the ILEUM, the CECUM, and the ASCENDING COLON. It is observed in cancer patients with CHEMOTHERAPY-induced NEUTROPENIA or in other immunocompromised individuals (IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST).
Year introduced: 2004
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Tree Number(s): C06.405.205.596.750, C06.405.469.363.750
MeSH Unique ID: D044504
Entry Terms:
- Ileocecal Syndrome
- Neutropenic Enterocolitis
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