Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome

Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome occurs in HIV positive patients with low CD4 counts.[1][2]

Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome
SpecialtyImmunology

It is similar to Sjögren's syndrome,[3] with painless parotid and submandibular swelling, and sicca symptoms.

The syndrome typically improves with HAART.

References
  1. Snow, James Byron; Ballenger, John Jacob (2009). Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. PMPH-USA. p. 1132. ISBN 9781550093377.
  2. Kimura, Jun (2006). Peripheral Nerve Diseases. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 87. ISBN 978-0444513588.
  3. Shin J. Oh (2002). Color atlas of nerve biopsy pathology. CRC Press. pp. 161–. ISBN 978-0-8493-1676-0. Retrieved 1 July 2010.


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