Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Gastrointestinal Disease: Common Endoscopic Biopsy Diagnoses
2011
HIV-Associated Gastrointestinal Disease: Common Endoscopic Biopsy Diagnoses
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bhaijee Feriyl, Subramony Charu, Tang Shou-Jiang, Pepper Dominique J.
Primary Institution: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Conclusion
HIV-infected patients often present with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms, and endoscopy is crucial for diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Almost half of HIV-infected patients present with gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Endoscopy is the diagnostic test of choice for most HIV-associated GI diseases.
- Numerous studies have identified various HIV-associated inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic GI diseases.
Takeaway
People with HIV can have stomach problems that make them feel sick, and doctors use special cameras to look inside their stomachs to find out what's wrong.
Methodology
The authors reviewed current medical literature and selected images from archives in the Departments of Pathology and Gastroenterology at a large academic hospital.
Limitations
The study may not cover all possible gastrointestinal diseases in HIV-infected patients.
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