title: Epstein-Barr Virus associated primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor in HIV positive patient: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: The authors report a case of HIV-positive patient with primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor Evidence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EB V) infection in this tumor is proven by in situ hybridization for EBV-encoded RNA (EBER). Review of the literature shows that the occurring of smooth muscle tumor at intracranial site is extremely rare and most cases are HIV-infected patient. It also shows an association with EBV infection.
authors: Department of Pathology, Mahavajiralongkornthanyaburi Hospital, Pathumthani, Thailand. salinslyn@gmail.com
authors: Salin
authors: S
authors: Siriudompas
authors: Chonsanee
authors: C
authors: Klaitong
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018235:Smooth Muscle Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*