Effects of adjuvant radiotherapy for testicular cancer on CD4+ cell count in HIV-positive patients: a case report.
The occurrence of testicular seminoma is more frequent in HIV-positive than in HIV-negative men. Management involves orchiectomy and radiotherapy for early-stage seminoma. Radiotherapy is typically well tolerated, with minimal side effects. This Case Report presents an HIV-positive patient who experienced a decrease in CD4+ cell count and an alteration of his clinical HIV disease course following radiotherapy for seminoma.
Harshany
Mark L
ML
Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA.
Polhemus
Mark E
ME
D000328:Adult; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D015496:CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / Q000528:radiation effects*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000009:adverse effects; D018239:Seminoma / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy*