Cerebral aneurysmal arteriopathy associated with HIV infection in an adult

Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Sep 1;43(5):e46-50. doi: 10.1086/506566. Epub 2006 Jul 26.

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated cerebral aneurysmal arteriopathy is described in the pediatric medical literature and features diffuse fusiform aneurysms of the arteries of the circle of Willis. We present the first report (to our knowledge) of this disease entity in an adult, a 29-year-old woman with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS Arteritis, Central Nervous System*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents