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KMID : 0366220120470010074
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Korean Journal of Hematology
2012 Volume.47 No. 1 p.74 ~ p.76
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Asymptomatic pneumatosis intestinalis following chemotherapy for B lymphoblastic leukemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities in an adolescent patient
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Shin Dae-Kyu
Oh Ji-Su
Yoon Ha-Rry
Kim Jo-Eun
Chong So-Young
Oh Do-Yeun
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Pneumatosis intestinalis, B lymphoblastic leukemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities, Chemotherapy
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