Primary effusion lymphoma with cardiac involvement in HIV positive patient—Complete response and long survival with chemotherapy and HAART

Abstract Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare type of lymphoma related to herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), and considered an AIDS-defining condition. The authors describe a case of PEL with cardiac involvement occurring in an HIV-positive patient treated with HAART and chemotherapy, who achieved complete...

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Published in:Journal of clinical virology 2009-01, Vol.44 (1), p.84-85
Main Authors: Tanaka, Paula Yurie, Atala, Magda Maya, Pereira, Juliana, Caterino-de-Araujo, Adele
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
AIDS
Allergy and Immunology
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinogenesis, carcinogens and anticarcinogens
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Heart Neoplasms - pathology
Heart Neoplasms - secondary
HHV-8
HIV
HIV Infections - complications
HIV Infections - drug therapy
HIV Long-Term Survivors
Human herpesvirus 8
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human viral diseases
Humans
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Primary Effusion - complications
Lymphoma, Primary Effusion - diagnosis
Male
Medical sciences
Microbiology
Miscellaneous
Tumors
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the lymphoid tissue and the blood. Aids
Virology
Viruses
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Summary:Abstract Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare type of lymphoma related to herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), and considered an AIDS-defining condition. The authors describe a case of PEL with cardiac involvement occurring in an HIV-positive patient treated with HAART and chemotherapy, who achieved complete remission and long survival.
ISSN:1386-6532
1873-5967
DOI:10.1016/j.jcv.2008.08.013