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HIV-assocated lymphoma: a case report.

A O Ogunseyinde1, J B Familusi

  • 1Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
|May 20, 2003
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A pediatric case highlights HIV-associated lymphoma presenting with sudden headache, fever, and eye movement deficits. Prompt CT scans and HIV screening are crucial for diagnosing disseminated tumors in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Sudden onset of headache, fever, and unilateral eye swelling in a child.
  • Clinical presentation mimicking cavernous sinus thrombosis.

Observation:

  • Complete ophthalmoplegia of the left eye.
  • Sixth cranial nerve paralysis in the right eye.
  • CT scan findings suggestive of lymphoma.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis of HIV-associated lymphoma confirmed.
  • The case underscores the importance of considering HIV in pediatric disseminated tumors.

Implications:

  • Advocates for routine HIV screening in children with disseminated tumor masses.

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  • Recommends CT examination availability for prompt diagnosis.
  • Highlights the rising incidence and varied clinical manifestations of HIV infection in children.