Effects of adjuvant radiotherapy for testicular cancer on CD4+ cell count in HIV-positive patients: a case report.

Authors :: Harshany ML
Polhemus ME
Source :: The AIDS reader [AIDS Read] 2004 Apr; Vol. 14 (4), pp. 189-90, 192-3.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The occurrence of testicular seminoma is more frequent in HIV-positive than in HIV-negative men. Management involves orchiectomy and radiotherapy for early-stage seminoma. Radiotherapy is typically well tolerated, with minimal side effects. This Case Report presents an HIV-positive patient who experienced a decrease in CD4+ cell count and an alteration of his clinical HIV disease course following radiotherapy for seminoma.

Subjects :: Adult
CD4 Lymphocyte Count
HIV Infections immunology
Humans
Male
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant adverse effects
Seminoma complications
Testicular Neoplasms complications
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes radiation effects
HIV Infections complications
Seminoma radiotherapy
Testicular Neoplasms radiotherapy

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