| A Case of Pneumatosis Intestinalis in Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia |
| A Case of Pneumatosis Intestinalis in Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia |
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Jung Min Lee; Kang Kook Lee; Mi Hwa Heo; Jin Young Kim; Keon Uk Park; Hong Suk Song; Ki Young Kown; Young Rok Do |
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| Abstract |
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Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an uncommon condition and it is characterized by the presence of
gas within bowel wall. The cause of PI is diverse; although specific etiologic factors remain
unknown. PI can be seen infrequently in leukemia and be associated with several medical and
surgical conditions. Sometimes; PI can be presented from a benign to a fatal situation. Plain
radiographs can diagnose all most all cases. Now a day; using CT scan is increased. And that
makes easy to diagnose of PI. Here; we report a case of PI that developed in recovery phase
after induction chemotherapy in a 46 year-old woman; with Ph+ ALL. |
| Key Words:
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Pneumatosis intestinalis, Pneumoperitoneum |
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