Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in an HIV-infected child.

Publication/Presentation Date

2-1-1997

Abstract

A child with perinatally acquired HIV infection presented with acute neurologic deterioration. A cerebellar white matter lesion seen on CT and MRI later proved to be progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) by histology. Although a recognized disease of HIV-infected adults, PML is certain to be seen with more frequency in HIV-infected children who are surviving longer as a result of improved medical care. Recognition of the clinical and radiographic manifestations is important because of the dismal prognosis.

Volume

39

Issue

2

First Page

142

Last Page

144

ISSN

0028-3940

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

9045978

Department(s)

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article

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