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Central pontine myelinolysis complicating treatment of multicentric Castleman's disease and Kaposi's sarcoma in a patient with AIDS

Authors :
M Huengsberg
A Apoola
J Ross
E L Jones
M J Duddy
V Mudaliar
Robert F. Miller
Source :
Sexually Transmitted Infections. 79:179-184
Publication Year :
2003
Publisher :
BMJ, 2003.

Abstract

An HIV positive black African woman presented with widespread lymphadenopathy and pancytopenia that had been ascribed to tuberculosis. Lymph node biopsy showed both Kaposi's sarcoma and multicentric Castleman's disease. Despite antiretroviral therapy and chemotherapy the patient deteriorated, developing confusion and dysphasia. A cranial magnetic resonance scan showed central pontine myelinolysis. Despite supportive therapy the patient died.

Details

ISSN :
13684973
Volume :
79
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7573b9f378adee0c2660432aa976281c
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.79.3.179