Opportunistic cerebral vasculopathy and stroke in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To describe an unusual cause of stroke in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.


METHODS
An observational case series of hospitalized patients with subsequent autopsy.


METHODS
Clinical, radiological, and pathological examinations were performed.


RESULTS
In three of 14 patients with stroke, the infarctions were secondary to an opportunistic vasculopathy caused by Candida albicans, cytomegalovirus, or lymphoma.


CONCLUSIONS
Opportunistic conditions may lead to vascular abnormalities and subsequent stroke in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Kieburtz
K D
KD
Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY.
Eskin
T A
TA
Ketonen
L
L
Tuite
M J
MJ
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged