Calcified hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes in an AIDS patient with Pneumocystis carinii infection.
An unusual radiologic manifestation of Pneumocystis carinii infection (enlarged, calcified hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes) in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is described. This atypical manifestation caused significant diagnostic confusion. Recognition that P carinii infection can cause calcification of hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes may prevent this confusion and facilitate diagnosis and treatment.
Groskin
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Department of Radiology, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse 13210.
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Randall
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000293:Adolescent; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography