Leiomyosarcoma of the kidney in an HIV-infected child

Spindle cell tumors (leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma) have been described in immunocompromised children after transplantation and in association with HIV infection. Previous reports have described tumors of respiratory (lung, bronchi), gastrointestinal (stomach, bowel, liver), and subcutaneous origins....

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1997-06, Vol.27 (6), p.557-558
Main Authors: NORTON, K. I, GODINE, L. B, LEMPERT, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
AIDS/HIV
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Gallbladder Neoplasms - secondary
Humans
Kidney Neoplasms - complications
Kidney Neoplasms - diagnosis
Kidney Neoplasms - pathology
Kidneys
Leiomyosarcoma - complications
Leiomyosarcoma - diagnosis
Leiomyosarcoma - secondary
Lung Neoplasms - secondary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - secondary
Tumors of the urinary system
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Summary:Spindle cell tumors (leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma) have been described in immunocompromised children after transplantation and in association with HIV infection. Previous reports have described tumors of respiratory (lung, bronchi), gastrointestinal (stomach, bowel, liver), and subcutaneous origins. We report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the kidney in an HIV-infected child.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s002470050180