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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2006; 12(9): 1397-1402
Published online Mar 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i9.1397
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Figure 1 Characteristic sonographic findings in neutropenic enterocolitis showing asymmetric, echogenic ( between markers) and inhomogenous bowel wall thickening with areas of hypoechogenity ( between markers).
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Figure 2 Asymmetric and inhomogenous wall thickening, transmural inflammatory reaction in a patient with neutropenic enterocolitis (NPC). The ileocoecal valve of Bauhin (B) and the terminal ileum (not affected, TI) are also indicated. Typically, the surrounding omentum shows echogenic reaction (UGR).


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