title: Typhlitis presenting as toxic cecitis.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents