| Literature DB >> 3794749 |
S Rosemberg, M B Lopes, A M Tsanaclis.
Abstract
The neuropathologic study of 22 Brazilian cases of acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was performed. Thirteen cases (59%) showed neuropathologic lesions. These included infection by Toxoplasma (n = 4), Cryptococcus neoformans (n = 3), viral encephalitis (n = 4), primary lymphomas (n = 2), isolated cerebral infarct (n = 1), and reactive gliosis (n = 1). In 2 cases, primary lymphoma and viral encephalitis were associated. Axonal spheroids in the gracilis and cuneatus nuclei were present in a case of toxoplasmosis. Mammillary bodies lesions consistent with Wernicke's encephalopathy were found in a case of viral encephalitis. In addition, circulatory changes (focal cortical infarcts) were associated lesions in 3 cases. These findings were compared with the main series reported in American and European literature.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Americas; Biology; Brazil; Developing Countries; Diseases; Examinations And Diagnoses; Hiv Infections; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Laboratory Procedures; Latin America; Measurement; Neurologic Effects; Physical Examinations And Diagnoses; Physiology; Prevalence; Research Methodology; Signs And Symptoms; South America; Viral Diseases
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Year: 1986 PMID： 3794749 DOI： 10.1016/0022-510x(86)90168-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurol Sci ISSN： 0022-510X Impact factor: 3.181