Chapter
Chapter 5 Abdominal Emergencies in Cancer and Immunocompromised Patients
Abstract
Acute abdominal pathologies in oncology and immunocompromised patients can be challenging to diagnose. In addition to acute diseases that occur in otherwise healthy populations, these patients are susceptible to a host of tumor-specific, organ-specific, and treatment-related processes that can range from inconsequential to life threatening. Imaging strategies can include radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance, …
Authors
van der Pol CB; Sarkar R; Udare A; Alwahbi O; Patlas MN
Book title
Emergency Imaging of At-Risk Patients
Pagination
pp. 81-99
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2023
DOI
10.1016/b978-0-323-87661-2.00006-3