Osteonecrosis associated with HIV infection.
Can Assoc Radiol J
; 46(4): 280-4, 1995 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7543803
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To report cases of osteonecrosis in patients who were HIV positive but had no apparent risk factors for osteonecrosis. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
A computer search of records from two university-affiliated teaching hospitals yielded eight cases of osteonecrosis in HIV-positive patients and patients with AIDS. The patients' charts and radiographic records were reviewed to determine possible risk factors for osteonecrosis.RESULTS:
In four of the eight patients no definite risk factors for osteonecrosis could be found.CONCLUSION:
Osteonecrosis may be a musculoskeletal complication of HIV infection.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
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Soropositividade para HIV
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Necrose da Cabeça do Fêmur
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can Assoc Radiol J
Assunto da revista:
RADIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
1995
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos