Literature DB >> 18845471

Primary effusion lymphoma with cardiac involvement in HIV positive patient-complete response and long survival with chemotherapy and HAART.

Paula Yurie Tanaka1, Magda Maya Atala, Juliana Pereira, Adele Caterino-de-Araujo.   

Abstract

Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare type of lymphoma related to herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), and considered an AIDS-defining condition. The authors describe a case of PEL with cardiac involvement occurring in an HIV-positive patient treated with HAART and chemotherapy, who achieved complete remission and long survival.

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Year:  2008        PMID: 18845471     DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.08.013

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Clin Virol        ISSN: 1386-6532            Impact factor:   3.168


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1.  HIV-associated primary effusion lymphoma presenting as a paracardial mass.

Authors:  Heather Katz; Cielo Rose; Nina Thakker Rivera; Natasha Bray
Journal:  BMJ Case Rep       Date:  2015-02-27
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