HIV disease presenting as parotid lymphoepithelial cysts: a presumptive diagnosis of diffuse infiltrative lymphocytic syndrome (DILS).
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ABSTRACT
Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytic syndrome (DILS), is a rare manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease which is characterized by a diffuse visceral CD8 lymphocytic infiltration, a persistent CD8 lymphocytosis, bilateral parotid swelling and cervical lymphadenopathy. We describe a case of a HIV positive female, who had bilateral parotid swelling and CD8 lymphocytosis, to illustrate this rare clinical entity.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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HIV Infections
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CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
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Adult
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Cyst Fluid
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Epithelial Cells
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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