Diagnostic criteria for Neutropenic Enterocolitis (NEC) Major Criteria: • Neutropenia (ANC <500 x 10^9 cells/L) • Bowel wall thickening on CT exam or US exam (>4mm in any segment for at least 30mm length) • Fever (>38.3°) Minor Criteria: • Abdominal pain (>3 on visual analog scale) • Abdominal distention • Abdominal cramping • Diarrhea • Lower Gl bleeding @1min_idconsult #NEC #Neutropenic #Enterocolitis #Diagnosis #criteria #hematology #oncology
