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Pneumocystis carinii involvement of the liver and spleen: CT demonstration
E K Fishman1, D Magid, J E Kuhlman
1Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract:
Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are subject to a variety of infections, including Mycobacteria avium intracellulare, cytomegalovirus, Cryptosporidium, and Pneumocystis carinii. Pneumocystis is most commonly associated with a potentially fatal pneumonia in AIDS patients. Other organ involvement by Pneumocystis is rare. We present a patient with hepatic and presumed splenic infiltration by Pneumocystis.
Insights
Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can develop rare infections. This case highlights Pneumocystis involvement in the liver and spleen, organs not typically affected by this opportunistic infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Hepatology
Background:
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) predisposes patients to opportunistic infections.
- Pneumocystis pneumonia is a common, potentially fatal infection in AIDS patients.
- Extrapulmonary involvement of Pneumocystis is infrequent.