HIV Infection and the Esophagus
The esophagus can be involved in human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. Esophageal ulcers can occur as part of an acute (primary) HIV infection syndrome. ln addition. the esophagus can be involved with the neoplasms associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) – both Kaposi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1989-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1989/120841 |
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| Summary: | The esophagus can be involved in human immune deficiency virus
(HIV) infection. Esophageal ulcers can occur as part of an acute (primary) HIV infection
syndrome. ln addition. the esophagus can be involved with the neoplasms associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) – both Kaposi's sarcoma
and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Opportunistic infections may also involve the esophagus,
most commonly candida and cytomegalovirus infection. It is important for
gastroenterologists to be aware of the clinical features of these lesions and to be ready
to carry out endoscopy to diagnose these lesions correctly. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |