AIDS Research and Therapy (Sep 2011)

Immune reconstitution syndrome presenting as probable AIDS-related lymphoma: a case report

  • Christensen Charlotte B,
  • Nielsen Susanne D,
  • Mortensen Bo K,
  • Helweg-Larsen Jannik

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-6405-8-34
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
p. 34

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Abstract We report an unusual case of HIV-related immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, presenting as suspected AIDS-related lymphoma. Symptoms, initial investigations including fine-needle biopsy and 18F-FDG PET/CT scan were highly compatible with high grade AIDS-related lymphoma, however subsequently IRIS was diagnosed. We discuss pitfalls in the interpretation of diagnostic results in ARL versus IRIS.

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