doi: 10.1136/bcr.09.2009.2237.
Epub 2009 Dec 1.
Solitary ring enhancing brain lesion in a patient with AIDS
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- DOI: 10.1136/bcr.09.2009.2237
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Solitary ring enhancing brain lesion in a patient with AIDS
BMJ Case Rep.
2009.
Abstract
Toxoplasmosis in immune competent patients usually causes asymptomatic infection or mild symptoms, while in immunocompromised and AIDS patients it can be a life threatening condition. We report a case of cerebral toxoplasmosis in a patient with AIDS and review the causes of brain ring enhancing lesions.
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Patient’s brain MRI before treatment (left image) and 18 months after HAART and anti-toxoplasmosis therapy (right image).
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