[Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy as initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency].
This is a report of a man with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who presented acutely ill with severe progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) as the first manifestation of AIDS. PML was diagnosed in the brain after gross and microscopical examination as well as by immunohistochemistry with an antibody against JC virus.
de Lima
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Trabalho realizado na Faculdade de Medicina do Triângulo Mineiro (FMTM), Uberaba, MG. lima@mednet.com.br
de Andrade
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Etchebehere
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Silva-Vergara
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000276:immunology; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007577:JC Virus / Q000276:immunology; D007968:Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male
D000914:Antibodies, Viral
Leucoencefalopatia multifocal progressiva como manifestação inicial da síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida.