Pulmonary complications of AIDS: radiologic features. [AIDS]
Fifty-two patients with pulmonary complications of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were studied over a 3-year period. The vast majority of the patients were homosexual; however, a significant number were intravenous drug abusers. Thirteen different organisms were noted, of which Pneumocystis carinii was by far the most common. Five patients had neoplasia. Most patients had initial abnormal chest films; however, eight patients subsequently shown to have Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia had normal chest films. A significant overlap in chest radiographic findings was noted among patients with different or multiple organisms. Lung biopsy should be an early consideration for all patients with a clinical history consistent with the pulmonary complications of AIDS. Of the 52 patients, 41 had died by the time this report was completed.
- Research Organization:
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
- OSTI ID:
- 6867043
- Journal Information:
- AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 143
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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