Imaging findings of soft tissue infections in AIDS(report of 3 cases)
- VernacularTitle:艾滋病并发软组织感染的影像表现(附3例报告)
- Author:
Cui-Yu JIA
;
Xuan ZHAO
;
Yong DUAN
;
Ning HE
;
Chun-Wang YUAN
;
Xiao-Xi MAO
;
Wei WANG
;
Da-Wei ZHAO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome;
Soft tissue infections;
Diagnostic imaging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate X-ray,CT and MRI findings of soft tissue infections in AIDS. Methods Three cases of soft tissue infections with AIDS were retrospectively analyzed by comparing the imaging findings with pathological results.All patients were performed MRI,X-ray was in 1 case,CT was in 1 case.Results Cellulitis was in 1 case:MRI showed extended thickening of subcutaneous tissues, ill-defined hypointense areas on T_1WI and hyperintensity on T_2WI,and reticular pattern on GRE. Necrotizing fasciitis was in 1 case:MRI showed obvious thickening of subcutaneous tissues and deep fasciae, abnormally increased signal intensity on T_1 and T_2WI.Fluid collections were within muscles and muscles interval on fat-suppressed T2 WI.Tuberculosis was in 1 case:CT demonstrated multiple low density areas in the subcutaneous tissues and clear peripheral rim enhancement.MRI appeared hypointense on T_1WI and hyperintensity on T_2WI,and peripheral rim enhancement following gadolinium injection.Conclusion Infections of soft tissue are common complication in patients with AIDS,radiology is important in early diagnosis and treatment planning in this population.
