Typhlitis in breast cancer patient using Docetaxel‑based chemotherapy

case report

Authors

  • Walberto Monteiro Neiva Eulálio Filho Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Theodoro Gonçalves Neto Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Sabas Carlos Vieira Universidade Federal do Piauí

Keywords:

Enterocolite neutropênica, Tiflite, Câncer de mama, Quimioterapia adjuvante

Abstract

The authors report a case of neutropenic enterocolitis (typhlitis) secondary to the use of adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment. A 46‑year‑old woman received the diagnosis of typhlitis and underwent a right hemicolectomy.

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Author Biographies

Walberto Monteiro Neiva Eulálio Filho, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Medicine School at UFPI – Teresina (PI), Brazil

Theodoro Gonçalves Neto, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Medicine School at UFPI – Teresina (PI), Brazil

Sabas Carlos Vieira, Universidade Federal do Piauí

General Surgery Department of UFPI – Teresina (PI), Brazil.

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Published

2016-04-28

How to Cite

Eulálio Filho, W. M. N., Gonçalves Neto, T., & Vieira, S. C. (2016). Typhlitis in breast cancer patient using Docetaxel‑based chemotherapy: case report. Revista Brasileira De Mastologia, 26(2), 79–82. Retrieved from https://revistamastology.emnuvens.com.br/rbm/article/view/217

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Case Report

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