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AIDS-associated pancreatic lesions

HIV-related pancreatic anomalies, HIV-related pancreatic lesions, AIDS-related pancreatic lesions

Synopsis

- AIDS-related acute pancreatitis (17% of pediatric patients with AIDS) chronic pancreatitis
- pancreatic involvement by opportunistic infections

Differential diagnosis

- dideoxyinosine-associated pancreatitis

References

- Kahn E, Anderson VM, Greco MA, Magid M. Pancreatic disorders in pediatric acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Hum Pathol. 1995 Jul;26(7):765-70. PMID: 7628849