CT DETECTION OF NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS

Necrotizing enterocolitis may occur as a complication of granulocytopenia of any etiology. The clinical presentation may be non-specific and the diagnosis therefore depends heavily on radiographic findings, particularly changes seen by CT[computed tomography]. In immune-compromised patients being investigated for possible abdominal sources of fever, CT may be particularly helpful in elucidating bowel sources of infection. Two cases of necrotizing enterocolitis demonstrated by CT are presented. The 2 cases were in immune-compromised patients with malignant disorders who presented with fever. The CT findings of this disorder are presented.