Items tagged “aids”
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Pulmonary Pneumocystis jirovecii infection
Pulmonary Pneumocystis jirovecii infection, also known as Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) or Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), is an atypical pulmonary infection and the most common opportunistic infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Terminology
Classically, ...
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CMV ventriculitis and encephalitis
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19 Jan 2009
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MRI
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Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) pneumonia
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20 Mar 2009
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Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a low-to-intermediate grade mesenchymal tumor that involves the lymphovascular system. The tumor can involve the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cutaneous and musculoskeletal systems. Although it is often thought of as an AIDS-related condition, it may also be seen in other p...
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HIV associated neoplasms
HIV-associated neoplasms are numerous and can be broadly divided into two groups:
AIDS-defining malignancies
associated but not AIDS defining malignancies
AIDS-defining malignancies
The development of these malignancies in HIV affected individuals generally implies progression to AIDS...
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Toxoplasmosis vs lymphoma
Toxoplasmosis and lymphoma are frequently differential diagnoses in patients with HIV/AIDS, as these represent the most common brain lesions with mass effect in this population. As treatment is substantially different, distinguishing the two on imaging is important, particularly when the lesion ...
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Obstructive bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Obstructive bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an uncommon manifestation of non-invasive aspergillosis seen in patients with AIDS. It is typically caused by Aspergillus fumigatus and represents marked overgrowth of intraluminal of the fungus.
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Bacillary angiomatosis
Bacillary angiomatosis is an infective complication in those with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 3. Amongst other widespread multi-organ manifestations, the infection causes skin lesions which can be similar to those of Kaposi sarcoma.
Pathology
Characterized by a non-neoplastic...
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Pneumocystis pneumonia
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04 May 2010
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HIV/AIDS (CNS manifestations)
The CNS manifestations of HIV/AIDS (neuroAIDS) occur secondary to a wide range of neurodegenerative, infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic processes.
Epidemiology
Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 1996, there has been a shift in the epidemiology of CNS manifestations...
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HIV/AIDS (cardiovascular manifestations)
Cardiovascular manifestations are seen with increased frequency in the HIV/AIDS adult population, and include:
pericardial effusions
dilated cardiomyopathy (prevalence 8-30%)
endocarditis: either infective or non-bacterial thrombotic (marantic) which is associated with malignancy or HIV wasti...
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AIDS-defining illness
AIDS-defining illnesses are conditions that in the setting of a HIV infection confirm the diagnosis of AIDS and do not commonly occur in immunocompetent individuals 2. According to the CDC surveillance case definition 1, they are:
Infectious
bacterial infections: multiple or recurrent
ca...
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Fat redistribution syndrome
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20 Oct 2010
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HIV/AIDS (musculoskeletal manifestations)
Musculoskeletal manifestations of HIV/AIDS are not as common as CNS or pulmonary complications. Nonetheless, their prevalence is high.
Pathology
Depending on the condition, etiology may be related to the HIV infection itself, the resultant immunodeficiency, or antiretroviral therapy (ART).
I...
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HIV-associated lipodystrophy
HIV-associated lipodystrophy (also known as fat redistribution syndrome) is a lipomatosis seen in a number of AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy. It is characterized by changes in the distribution of regional body fat, with increased central adiposity and loss of subcutaneous fat in the lim...
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Primary CNS lymphoma - involving the septum pellucidum
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01 Mar 2011
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HIV encephalopathy
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24 Jun 2011
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Non-AIDS associated Kaposi sarcoma
Non-AIDS associated Kaposi's sarcoma is a localized process which rarely involves lymph nodes or organs.
For a discussion of Kaposi sarcoma in general, please refer to Kaposi sarcoma.
Epidemiology
Sporadic (non-AIDS associated) Kaposi sarcoma is mostly seen in elderly males from the Mediterr...
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HIV encephalopathy
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08 Mar 2013
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Candida esophagitis
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26 May 2015
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