[Results of abdominal x-ray computed tomography in 25 patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or the lymphadenopathy syndrome]. / Résultats de l'examen tomodensitométrique abdominal chez 25 sujets atteints de syndrome d'immuno-dépression acquise ou de syndrome lymphadénopathique.

ABSTRACT

An abdominal computed tomographic examination was performed to 20 patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and to 5 patients with Lymphadenopathy Syndrome (LAS). Intraabdominal lymph nodes were seen in 18 out of 20 cases of AIDS and in 5 cases of LAS. Lymph nodes have a normal size or are slightly enlarged but they are too numerous. Splenomegaly was found in 17 patients. Rectal modifications secondary to a proctitis were seen in the homosexual patients.