Epstein-Barr Virus associated primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor in HIV positive patient: case report and review of the literature
Siriudompas, S.; Klaitong, C.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 96(7): 874-879
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 24319862 Document Number: 12444
The authors report a case of HIV-positive patient with primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor Evidence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EB V) infection in this tumor is proven by in situ hybridization for EBV-encoded RNA (EBER). Review of the literature shows that the occurring of smooth muscle tumor at intracranial site is extremely rare and most cases are HIV-infected patient. It also shows an association with EBV infection.
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