Primary cerebral lymphoma in two consortial partners afflicted with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Two consortial partners presented within 3 weeks of one another with signs and symptoms of neurological dysfunction. Both were found to have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and primary cerebral lymphoma. We found 17 case reports of primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma in AIDS patients. Ten of these cases were described sufficiently to enable analysis. Our 2 cases are unique in that this is the first time primary CNS lymphoma has been reported in sexual partners with AIDS. One case includes the use of magnetic resonance imaging. Both patients underwent craniotomy and received radiation therapy.
Capanna
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Division of Neurosurgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
LaMancusa
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Erculei
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Fathie
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Christenson
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Mulkey
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed