Epstein-Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumor in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated smooth muscle tumor (SMT) is a recognized but uncommon disease that is found to occur in patients with immunocompromised conditions such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). These tumors may be multifocal and located at unusual sites, such as the brain and liver. This report describes the case of 2 AIDS patients with EBV-associated SMT and highlights the features and outcome of this rare but potentially important tumor in human immunodeficiency virus management.
Wong
Ka Hing
KH
Integrated Treatment Centre, Special Preventive Programme, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, Kowloon, Hong Kong. khwong@dhspp.net
Chan
Kenny Chi-Wai
KC
Lee
Shui Shan
SS
Lai
Sik To
ST
Lee
Nelson
N
Cockram
Clive
C
Poon
Wai Sang
WS
Tsang
Tak Yin
TY
Tso
Yuk Keung
YK
To
Ka Fai
KF
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D017403:In Situ Hybridization; D008297:Male; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000032:analysis; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D018235:Smooth Muscle Tumor / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*
D012333:RNA, Messenger; D012367:RNA, Viral