Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is not so common, and anaplastic lymphoma kinase protein (ALK)-negative ALCL is rare and has a low survival rate. We report a case of a 31-year-old Japanese man diagnosed with HIV-associated ALK-negative ALCL who presented with long-lasting fever of unknown origin. The diagnosis was based on a full work-up that included inguinal lymph-node biopsy. Eightcycle chemotherapy that included cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone in addition to antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection provided a complete remission of his ALCL and over 5-year survival for him.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 400 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | SpringerPlus |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General