Leucoencefalopatia multifocal progressiva como manifestação inicial da síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida / Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy as initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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31(6): 569-574, nov.-dez. 1998. ilus
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in Portuguese
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ABSTRACT
This is a report of a man with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who presented acutely ill with severe progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) as the first manifestation of AIDS. PML was diagnosed in the brain after gross and microscopical examination as well as by immunohistochemistry with an antibody against JC virus.
RESUMO
Relata-se caso de homem portador da Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida que apresentou quadro agudo e grave de Leucoencefalopatia Multifocal Progressiva (LMP) como primeira manifestação da Síndrome. A LMP foi caracterizada macro e microscopicamente e através de estudo imuno-histoquímico utilizando o anticorpo antivírus JC.
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Main subject:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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