Prevalence and clinical significance of splenomegaly in asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected adults. Swiss HIV cohort study

Clin Infect Dis. 2000 Jun;30(6):943-5. doi: 10.1086/313816.

Abstract

In a prospective cohort study of 70 consecutive, asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected adults, splenomegaly was found by physical examination in 23% of patients and by ultrasound in 66%. Patients with concomitant liver disease had a higher prevalence of splenomegaly (RR 1.84; P<.001). During a 1-year follow-up of 66 patients, splenomegaly at enrollment was not predictive of any clinical event, and splenomegaly was not associated with a higher risk of developing AIDS during a median follow-up of 6.1 years.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • HIV-1*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Physical Examination
  • Prevalence
  • Prospective Studies
  • Splenomegaly / complications*
  • Splenomegaly / epidemiology