Enterocolitis, Neutropenic

**Definition:** A syndrome characterized by inflammation in the ILEUM, the CECUM, and the ASCENDING COLON. It is observed in cancer patients with CHEMOTHERAPY-induced NEUTROPENIA or in other immunocompromised individuals (IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST).

**Tree numbers:** - C06.405.205.596.750 - C06.405.469.363.750

**Synonyms:** - Ileocecal Syndrome - Neutropenic Enterocolitis