Complete regression of early diffuse B-cell lymphoma in an HIV-positive patient on antiretroviral therapy alone

Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Jul;22(7):409-10. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2009.009050.

Abstract

There is no evidence that antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone may result in complete remission of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphomas even though it improves the overall prognosis. We report a case in which early diffuse large B-cell lymphoma regressed completely after ART alone, raising the possibility that this may be sufficient therapy in selected cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antigens, CD20 / analysis
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / methods*
  • Gastric Mucosa / pathology
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology*
  • Male
  • Microscopy

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Antigens, CD20