Toxoplasmosis of the conus medullaris in a patient with hemophilia A-associated AIDS. Case report.
Toxoplasma gondii has been reported to be the most common cause of focal brain lesions in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A case of intramedullary toxoplasmosis of the conus medullaris is reported in a patient with hemophilia A-associated AIDS. The diagnosis is discussed, with particular emphasis on the magnetic resonance imaging appearance.
Kayser
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Department of Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
Campbell
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Sartorious
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Bartlett
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000150:complications*