Sinus and nasal manifestations of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
The AIDS epidemic has made previously uncommon infectious diseases and tumors commonplace in HIV-infected individuals. In this article we discuss specific cases of various infections and tumors of the sinonasal tract. Several of these diseases may be the presenting signs of HIV-seropositivity and AIDS. As a result, the clinician first to see such patients must be aware of the diagnosis of these diseases and tumors so that proper testing and treatment may ensue.
Department of Otolaryngology, New York Medical College, NY.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000666:Amphotericin B; D007654:Ketoconazole; D012293:Rifampin