Epstein-Barr virus-associated smooth muscle tumor in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. |
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| Authors: | Ka Hing Wong Kenny Chi-Wai Chan Shui Shan Lee Sik To Lai Nelson Lee Clive Cockram Wai Sang Poon Tak Yin Tsang Yuk Keung Tso Ka Fai To |
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| Institution: | Integrated Treatment Centre, Special Preventive Programme, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, Kowloon, Hong Kong. khwong@dhspp.net |
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| Abstract: | Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated smooth muscle tumor (SMT) is a recognized but uncommon disease that is found to occur in patients with immunocompromised conditions such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). These tumors may be multifocal and located at unusual sites, such as the brain and liver. This report describes the case of 2 AIDS patients with EBV-associated SMT and highlights the features and outcome of this rare but potentially important tumor in human immunodeficiency virus management. |
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