inPractice® - Epidemiology

Management of AIDS-Defining Cancers

Authors: David Aboulafia, MD (More Info)
Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
Last Reviewed: 4/9/18 (What's New)

Summary

Lymphoma is more common in HIV-infected than in HIV-uninfected patients^{[Yarchoan 2018; Patel 2008; Aboulafia 2004]}
AIDS-associated NHL is associated with low CD4+ cell count^{[Jaffe 2011; Mbulaiteye 2003]}
Use of ART reduces risk for AIDS-defining malignancies (Management Guidelines)^{[DHHS ART]}

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Keywords: Cancer