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Case series of neuroimaging findings in immunocompromised patients with hiv/aids

Authors:Dr.Nihaal Reddy, Dr.Milin Garachh, Dr.Harpreet Singh, Dr.Hemanth Kumar, Dr Manisha Jakkidi
Int J Biol Med Res. 2016; 7(1): 5436-5439  |  PDF File

Abstract

Aims & Objectives: To review the clinical presentation and neuroimaging findings in immunocompromised patients positive for HIV/AIDS. ● Materials & Methods: A total of 7 patients who were positive for HIV/ AIDS underwent MRI and CT brain and MRI spine during a study period of 6 months, presented with different neuroimaging findings which include Toxoplasmosis, TB Arteritis, Cryptococcosis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, HIV Encephalopathy, Spinal Arachnoiditis and Cerebral & Cerebellar Atrophy with dementia. ● Result: 4 patients underwent MRI brain plain and revealed features suggestive of Atrophy, HIV Encephalopathy, PML and Arteritis. 2 patients underwent MRI brain (plain & contrast) & CT brain and showed features suggestive of Cryptococcosis and Toxoplasmosis. 1 underwent MRI spine and showed features in favour of Arachnoiditis.