Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Typhlitis]

J A Monteiro1, T V Martins, A Morgado

  • 1Departmento de Infecciologia, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Lisboa.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Typhlitis, also known as neutropenic enterocolitis, is a cecal mucosa infection. This condition, seen in neutropenic and HIV patients, presents diagnostic and treatment challenges.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pitavastatin ameliorates autoimmune neuroinflammation by regulating the Treg/Th17 cell balance through inhibition of mevalonate metabolism.

International immunopharmacology·2020
Same author

Cranioplasty for bone defects after craniosynostosis surgery. Case series with literature review.

Neuro-Chirurgie·2020
Same author

Penile lengthening with porcine small intestinal submucosa grafting in Peyronie's disease treatment: long-term surgical outcomes, patients' satisfaction and dissatisfaction predictors.

Andrology·2018
Same author

Bioactivity and Toxicity of <i>Senna cana</i> and <i>Senna pendula</i> Extracts.

Biochemistry research international·2018
Same author

Diabetic foot ulcer development risk classifications' validation: A multicentre prospective cohort study.

Diabetes research and clinical practice·2017
Same author

Investigation and control of a large outbreak of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis at a central Lisbon hospital.

The Journal of hospital infection·2001
Same journal

Hyperthermia in a Teenager: Is it Just a Heat Stroke?

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

[Burnout Among Residents: A Current Perspective].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Guideline Recommendations and Estimates of Excessive Screen Time in Children.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Practices and Parental Perspectives on Children's Play in Portugal: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

[Horned-Viper Bite: A Clinical Case and Review of Therapeutic Approach].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Diagnostic Performance of the Cancer Ratio in Malignant Pleural Effusion in Combination with the Light's Criteria.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Typhlitis, ileocecal syndrome, and neutropenic enterocolitis are terms for a localized cecal infection.
  • Clostridia species are the causative agents of this condition.
  • Initially observed in neutropenic patients undergoing chemotherapy, it also affects HIV patients.

Observation:

  • Early diagnosis is challenging, especially in immunocompromised individuals with overlapping symptoms.
  • The case report highlights typhlitis occurrence in an HIV-positive patient.
  • Differential diagnosis is complicated by various conditions presenting similar clinical signs.

Findings:

  • Aggressive medical management is recommended for typhlitis.
  • Treatment decisions, including surgery, require careful consideration to avoid unnecessary procedures.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Long-term medical control of typhlitis can be difficult to achieve.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering typhlitis in immunocompromised patients, including those with HIV.
    • Improved diagnostic strategies are needed for timely and accurate identification of typhlitis.
    • Optimizing treatment protocols is crucial for better patient outcomes and reduced morbidity.