Cutaneous smooth muscle tumors associated with Epstein-Barr virus in an adult patient with HIV
An. bras. dermatol
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96(2): 184-187, Mar.-Apr. 2021. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Epstein Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumors are an uncommon neoplasm that occurs in immunosuppressed patients of any age. Usually, it presents as multifocal tumors mainly in the spinal cord, epidural region, gastrointestinal tract and liver, upper respiratory tract and skin, the latest with few cases reported in the literature and related with human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The authors present the first case of a Colombian adult patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection and multifocal Epstein Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumors in the skin and epidural region, confirmed by histopathology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization studies.
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Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Smooth Muscle Tumor
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
CES University/CO
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