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Abdominal lymphoma in AIDS: evaluation with US.

R R Townsend1, F C Laing, R B Jeffrey

  • 1Department of Radiology, San Francisco General Hospital, CA 94110.

Radiology
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Ultrasound effectively detects abdominal lymphomas in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This imaging modality aids in diagnosing extranodal masses, often guiding biopsies for definitive results.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Abdominal lymphomas are a significant concern in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of these lymphomas is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sonographic findings in patients with abdominal lymphomas associated with AIDS.
  • To evaluate the utility of ultrasound in detecting and characterizing these malignancies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of sonographic findings in 38 patients diagnosed with abdominal lymphomas and AIDS.
  • Analysis of imaging characteristics, including lesion location, echogenicity, and size.
  • Correlation with histopathological diagnoses where available.

Main Results:

  • Abnormal masses were detected in 87% of patients (33 out of 38).
  • Common findings included focal hypoechoic liver lesions (17 patients) and adenopathy (15 patients).
  • Ultrasound visualized extranodal masses in various abdominal locations, including the bowel, omentum, spleen, kidney, and adrenal glands.

Conclusions:

  • Sonography is a valuable tool for imaging AIDS-related abdominal lymphomas, frequently revealing extranodal masses.
  • Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy can facilitate specific diagnoses in many cases.

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