[Lymph node dissemination of a serious Pneumocystis carinii respiratory infection in AIDS: histopathological and ultrastructural aspects].

Abstract

A case report of isolated lymph node extension of atypical respiratory Pneumocystis carinii infection which occurred in an HIV-infected patient undergoing aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis is presented with its histopathological and ultrastructural features. AIDS-associated extrapulmonary and disseminated pneumocystosis are discussed on the ground of their frequency, localizations, risk factors, clinical presentation, and outcome.

• Authors: R Manfredi, N Salfi, G Pasquinelli, F Chiodo
• Journal: Pathologica (Pathologica) Vol. 90 Issue 4 Pg. 383-7 (Aug 1998) ISSN: 0031-2983 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Disseminazione linfoghiandolare di una grave infezione respiratoria da Pneumocystis carinii in corso di AIDS: aspetti istopatologici ed ultrastrutturali.
• PMID: 9793399 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antifungal Agents
• Pentamidine

Topics

• AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections (pathology)
• Administration, Inhalation
• Antifungal Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Lymph Nodes (ultrastructure)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pentamidine (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Pneumonia, Pneumocystis (pathology)
• Risk Factors