Parotid disease associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Cystic parotid enlargement is a newly recognized manifestation of HIV infection. It commonly occurs early in the spectrum of HIV-related illnesses and may be part of LAS. Serologic confirmation of HIV infection and CT imaging usually establishes the diagnosis. Cytologic or histopathologic evaluation may be required for diagnostic confirmation and for management.
Sperling
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Medical College, NY.
Lin
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D000386:AIDS-Related Complex / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed