Frequncy and etiology of lymphadenopathy in Iranian HIV/AIDS patients
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 171-176, 2014.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-672449
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To estimate and outline the frequency and etiology of lymphadenopathy in HIV/AIDS patients.Methods:
(categorized into three sub-groups definite, probable and possible) and associated factors of local and generalized lymphadenopathy.Results:
This study was conducted on 178 consecutive HIV/AIDS patient files for etiologies lymphadenopathy. HIV in lymphadenopathy(+) patients was most commonly transmitted intravenously (n=49). Generalized and localized lymphadenopathy respectively occurred in 27 (37.50%) and 45 (62.50%) patients, mainly in the cervical region (28.9% for local and 63% for generalized lymphadenopathy). The most common causes of lymphadenopathy were tuberculosis (n=24, 33.3%) and lymphoma (n=12, 16.6%). The frequency of lymphadenopathy was non-significantly higher in patients with AIDS (CD4 count 200 cell/μL). Seventy-two (40.45%) patients including 63 male patients (87.5%) developedConclusions:
Lymphadenopathy in HIV/AIDS patients may reflect a serious condition, most likely tuberculosis and lymphoma. Since patients might underestimate lymphadenopathy, physicians would rather list these entities for diagnosis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Etiology study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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