A rare benign hematologic disorder characterized by recurrent fevers, malaise,...
Usually an infant (age <1 year)
Recurrent fevers, pharyngitis, gingivitis, stomatitis, and other bacterial infections
Familial pattern in some cases (autosomal dominant)
Symptoms can ...
Genetic counseling
Routine hospitalization not required; however, patients with unexplained fever and neutropenia should receive prompt evaluation and emperic treatment until ...
Blood counts should be obtained periodically to avoid overtreatment or undertr...
Cyclic neutropenia is a rare benign disease; bowel necrosis and perforation are rare but may be associated with mortality.
Diagnosis requires serial blood counts over six to eight weeks...
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