Multilocular Thymic Cyst in a Patient with Untreated HIV/AIDS: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M Czech ◽  
William Ogden ◽  
Rashmi Batra ◽  
Joseph D Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Radiographic Imaging ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Presumptive Diagnosis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Thymic Cysts ◽  
Multilocular Thymic Cyst

Background: Multilocular thymic cysts (MTCs) in adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are rarely reported. Case Presentation: We describe a case of symptomatic MTC in a male with untreated HIV. A presumptive diagnosis was established based on radiographic imaging and biopsy. Pathologic diagnosis and exclusion of malignancy were ultimately confirmed the following thymectomy. In conjunction with starting antiretroviral therapy, the patient recovered well post-operatively with a resolution of his presenting symptoms. Conclusion: Our case report and review of the literature serve to highlight MTCs as an important clinical entity occurring in persons with HIV.

Reactive hemophagocytic syndrome in the setting of acute human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection: case report and review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (13) ◽  
pp. 1354-1358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis G Tulloch ◽  
Ramee Younes ◽  
Arthur Jeng
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type ◽  
Virus Type ◽  
Hemophagocytic Syndrome ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Reactive Hemophagocytic Syndrome ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

We report a case of reactive hemophagocytic syndrome (RHS) in the setting of acute human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection (AHI). In addition, we review 11 previously reported cases of RHS precipitated by AHI and discuss strategies in the diagnosis and management of these overlapping clinical entities.

scholarly journals A mass in the upper abdomen derived from Talaromyces marneffei infected lymphadenopathy: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Chen ◽  
Lin Jia ◽  
Yongfeng Wu ◽  
Jing Chang ◽  
Tong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Talaromyces Marneffei ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Upper Abdominal ◽  
Upper Abdomen ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
Generation Sequencing

Abstract Background An upper abdominal mass without tenderness often indicates a benign or malignant tumor once liver or spleen hyperplasia has been excluded. A lymphadenopathic mass from Talaromyces marneffei infection is rare. Case presentation We report the case of a 29-year-old human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected man who presented with an upper abdominal mass and without any symptoms related with infection. Histopathology and next-generation sequencing (NGS) following biopsy of the mass confirmed T. marneffei-infected lymphadenopathy, and the patient was successfully treated with amphotericin B and itraconazole. Conclusions This case report suggests that potential fungal infection should be considered during the diagnostic workup of a mass in clinical practice.

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