Bandemia

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Bandemia refers to an excess of band cells (immature white blood cells) released by the bone marrow into the blood. The ICD diagnosis code for bandemia is 288.66.^[1]

It is a signifier of infection (or sepsis) or inflammation.^[2]

Measurement of it can play a role in the approach to appendicitis.^[3]

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating [Disease] from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

Complications

Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Prevention

References

↑ 2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes
↑ Definition in Taber’s Medical Dictionary
↑ Whyte C, Levin T, Harris BH (August 2008). “Early decisions in perforated appendicitis in children: lessons from a study of nonoperative management”. J. Pediatr. Surg. 43 (8): 1459–63. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.11.032. PMID 18675635.