Salin Siriudompas MD*, Chonsanee Klaitong MD*
Affiliation : * Department of Pathology, Mahavajiralongkornthanyaburi Hospital, Pathumthani, Thailand
The authors report a case of HIV-positive patient with primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor. Evidence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection in this tumor is proven by in situ hybridization for EBV-encoded RNA (EBER). Review of the literature shows that the occurring of smooth muscle tumor at intracranial site is extremely rare and most cases are HIV-infected patient. It also shows an association with EBV infection.
Keywords : Smooth muscle tumor, Intracranial, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), HIV
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