title: [Lymph node dissemination of a serious Pneumocystis carinii respiratory infection in AIDS: histopathological and ultrastructural aspects].
abstract: A case report of isolated lymph node extension of atypical respiratory Pneumocystis carinii infection which occurred in an HIV-infected patient undergoing aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis is presented with its histopathological and ultrastructural features. AIDS-associated extrapulmonary and disseminated pneumocystosis are discussed on the ground of their frequency, localizations, risk factors, clinical presentation, and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica Specialistica e Sperimentale, Università di Bologna.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Manfredi
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Salfi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pasquinelli
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chiodo
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010419:Pentamidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000473:pathology*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010419:Pentamidine