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Neutropenia ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Neutropenia is not identified on or correlated with any particular imaging. In the cases of neutropenic fever, imaging findings are dependent upon the source of the fevers.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Initial evaluation for neutropenic fever should include a chest radiograph to evaluate for pulmonary infiltrates or effusions. Further imaging, such as ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans, are indicated depending upon presenting symptoms and physical examination findings.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Freifeld AG, Bow EJ, Sepkowitz KA, Boeckh MJ, Ito JI, Mullen CA, Raad II, Rolston KV, Young JA, Wingard JR; Infectious Diseases Society of America. (2011). “Clinical practice guideline for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer: 2010 update by the infectious diseases society of america”. Clin Infect Dis. 52 (4): e56–95. PMID 21258094.
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