Hepatic leiomyomatous neoplasm associated with Epstein Barr virus infection in an adult with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Journal Volume
99
Journal Issue
11
Pages
873-875
Date Issued
2000
Author(s)
Abstract
Focal lesions in the liver in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pose an important clinical problem. Hepatic smooth-muscle tumor is rare in AIDS patients and has been reported mostly in children. We describe a 32-year-old male AIDS patient, with previous disseminated tuberculosis, who developed a small tumor in the liver. Liver biopsy disclosed an unusual hepatic leiomyomatous neoplasm that was associated with Epstein Barr virus infection. It differed from the more common Kaposi's sarcoma and presented a relatively benign course.
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Other Subjects
acquired immune deficiency syndrome; adult; article; case report; clinical feature; disease association; disease course; disease severity; Epstein Barr virus; human; leiomyoma; liver biopsy; liver cancer; male; tuberculosis
Publisher
Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Type
journal article