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Bandemia

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Overview

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

Historical Perspective

Classification

Classification

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Causes

Causes

Differentiating [Disease] from Other Diseases

Differentiating [Disease] from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Screening

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

Complications

Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

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Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

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References

References

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See Also

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