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enteric leiomyolysis
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Predisposition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Synopsis
extensive leiomyolysis of the muscularis propria
numerous viral inclusions in the myocytes of the muscularis propria and vascular endothelium/smooth muscle with only occasional inclusions present in the muscularis mucosae
References
Smith VV, Williams AJ, Novelli V, Malone M. Extensive enteric leiomyolysis due to cytomegalovirus enterocolitis in vertically acquired human immunodeficiency virus infection in infants. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2000 Nov-Dec;3(6):591-6. PMID: 11000337
