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Semin Respir Crit Care Med 1998; 19(5): 543-560
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1009429
Copyright © 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Thoracic Complications of AIDS: Imaging Findings and Diagnostic Strategies

Georgeann McGuinness* , James F. Gruden* , Stuart M. Garay† , David P. Naidich*
  • *Department of Radiology, New York University Medical Center, 560 First Avenue, York, NY 10016
  • †Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, New York University Medical Center, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
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22 April 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Despite encouraging recent treatment advances, HIV and AIDS-related pulmonary complications will continue to present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Streamlined, cost-effective management of these patients is increasingly important in the current medical economic environment. This article presents an approach to the diagnosis of AIDS-related pulmonary disease, emphasizing optimal integration of imaging modalities into specific, practical, cost-effective pathways. The imaging findings of common diseases, both infectious and noninfectious, are summarized. The importance of clinical and demographic information to accurate radiographic interpretation and diagnostic evaluation is emphasized.

Key Words:

AIDS-related pulmonary disease - clinical and diagnostic pathways - AIDS - HIV infection - thoracic complications of AIDS