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Fatal human cyclical neutropenia with unresolving tonsillitis and bilateral cervical abscesses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. Bandason  and
R. J. Lee
C. Bandason
Affiliation:
Kettering
R. J. Lee*
Affiliation:
Kettering
*
Mr R. J. Lee, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.S.I., Consultant ENT Surgeon, Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northants NN16 8UZ.
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Abstract

Human Cyclical Neutropenia is a rare haematological disorder, characterized by periodic oscillations in peripheral neutrophil levels from normal to neutropenic, during which patients experience ulcerative stomatitis, fever, malaise and occasional cutaneous and subcutaneous infections.

We present our experience with a fatal case of Human Cyclical Neutropenia together with a brief review of the literature and diagnostic criteria. The paper aims to heighten the clinical awareness of the otolaryngologist to the condition. Close co-operation with the haematologist is essential both for diagnosis and management.

Keywords

Neutropenia, cyclicalTonsillitis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 6 , June 1991 , pp. 487 - 488
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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