Abdominal Ultrasonography Findings in HIV Infected Patients
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The objective of the study was to describe the findings on ultrasonography in HIV/AIDS patients in civil hospital Rajkot during period of six month. A Prospective evaluation of the abdominal ultrasonography of 300 HIV-positive patients was carried out at the Civl Hospital, Rajkot. Of the 300 cases studied, 210 (70%) were males and 90(30%) were females; the mean age was 38 years, (range 15–65 years). The disease was most prevalent in the 3rd decade with an incidence of 41%. The HIV+ group of patients had a significantly higher proportion of lymphadenopathy (18%), splenomegaly (12%), splenic infiltration (9%), hepatomegaly (7%) and renal abnormalities (5%). There were significantly fewer gallstones in the HIV+ group (2%). The use of ultrasound as a baseline imaging modality in HIV-infected patients should be promoted. Its use is invaluable in the assessment of the disease state and in the monitoring of therapy and management of these immunocompromised individuals.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Anjana Trivedi, Dr Aarti Trivedi, Dr Manisha Panchal, Dr Maulik Jethva, Dr Manish Yadav
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