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

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.
AuthorsPaula Yurie Tanaka, Magda Maya Atala, Juliana Pereira, Adele Caterino-de-Araujo
JournalJournal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (J Clin Virol) Vol. 44 Issue 1 Pg. 84-5 (Jan 2009) ISSN: 1386-6532 [Print] Netherlands
PMID18845471 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • HIV Infections (complications, drug therapy)
  • HIV Long-Term Survivors
  • Heart Neoplasms (pathology, secondary)
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Primary Effusion (complications, diagnosis)
  • Male

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