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R L Del Fava

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Typhlitis presenting as toxic cecitis.

Typhlitis and enterotyphlitis are complications of chemotherapy and are occurring more frequently due to the increased and successful use of cytotoxic agents. The usual finding on radiographs is a lack of bowel gas in the right lower quadrant. A case of typhlitis presenting as toxic cecitis is presented.

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