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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy as an AIDS-defining condition in a patient with high CD4+ T-lymphocyte count / Leucoencefalopatia multifocal progressiva como condição definidora de AIDS em paciente com contagem alta de linfócitos T CD4
Silva, Roberta Oliveira de Paula e; Fabiano, Rafaela Cabral Gonçalves; Pedrosa, Moisés Salgado; Lambertucci, José Roberto; Silva, Luciana Cristina dos Santos.
  • Silva, Roberta Oliveira de Paula e; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Fabiano, Rafaela Cabral Gonçalves; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Pedrosa, Moisés Salgado; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Medicin. Department of Pathology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Lambertucci, José Roberto; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Silva, Luciana Cristina dos Santos; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine. Belo Horizonte. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 44(1): 119-121, Jan.-Feb. 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-579847
ABSTRACT
We present the case of a 31-year-old man with acute manifestation of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) as an AIDS-defining disease. The patient presented with a three-day history of neurological disease, brain lesions without mass effect or contrast uptake and a slightly increased protein concentration in cerebrospinal fluid. A serological test for HIV was positive and the CD4+ T-cell count was 427/mm³. Histological examination of the brain tissue revealed abnormalities compatible with PML. The disease progressed despite antiretroviral therapy, and the patient died three months later. PML remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected patients.
RESUMO
Apresentamos o caso de um homem de 31 anos com leucoencefalopatia multifocal progressiva (LMP) de manifestação aguda como doença definidora de AIDS. O paciente apresentou-se com doença neurológica com três dias de evolução, lesões encefálicas sem efeito de massa ou captação de contraste e leve aumento de proteínas no líquor. Sorologia para o HIV foi positiva e a contagem de linfócitos T CD4+ era de 427/mm³. O exame histológico de tecido cerebral revelou alterações compatíveis com LMP. A doença progrediu a despeito da terapia antirretroviral, e o paciente morreu após três meses. LMP permanece como causa relevante de mortalidade e morbidade em pacientes infectados pelo HIV.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR