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Fig. 3.4 Axial CT image in a patient with history of AML with lower abd pain, diarrhea and neu-
tropenia (wbc  =  0.2) post transplant. Notice marked thickening of the cecum and fat stranding.
Diagnosis: Neutropenic colitis

Fig. 3.5 Axial post contrast CT image from a patient with history of AML who presents with diar-
rhea post transplant. Notice markedly edematous transverse colon mucosa with minimal contrast
entrapped between the edematous haustra (arrows), also called as the accordion sign

3 Radiologic Procedures Used in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation