title: The prodrome, Kaposi sarcoma, and infections associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: radiologic findings in 39 patients.
abstract: The radiographic findings in 39 patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were reviewed. Twenty five of the 39 patients had infections and 14 had Kaposi sarcoma and opportunistic infections. A prodromal phase, which is seen in many patients and is associated with lymphoid hyperplasia, lymphadenopathy, and splenomegaly, is described. Recognition of the problem is important in alerting the patient to the early detection of infections and/or Kaposi sarcoma.
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders