Radiological features of fungal typhlitis complicating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Pediatric Radiology
M KamalB Gibson

Abstract

We report the radiological features of fungal typhlitis, a complication of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, in a child. Colonic dilatation, intramural gas and a tumour-like filling defect in the caecum were demonstrated on ultrasound and contrast enema.

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