Kaposi sarcoma and lymphadenopathy syndrome: limitations of abdominal CT in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.150.2.6691105· OSTI ID:5272627

Moon, Jr, K L; Federle, M P; Abrams, D I; Volberding, P; Lewis, B J

Abdominal computed tomography (CT) was performed in 31 patients with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), three patients with classic KS, and 12 patients with the newly described lymphadenopathy syndrome (LNS). The frequency, distribution, and appearance of lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly were similar in the AIDS-related KS and LNS groups. Rectal and perirectal disease was identified in 86% of homosexual men studied; rectal KS could not be distinguished from proctitis on CT criteria alone. No CT abnormalities were seen in patients with classic KS. The CT demonstration of retroperitoneal, mesenteric, or pelvic adenopathy or of rectal or perirectal disease in patients with AIDS-related KS is not necessarily indicative of widespread involvement with the disease.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 5272627
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 150:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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