Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4131259 | Diagnostic Histopathology | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
There is a broad range of pathologies seen in the immunocompromised patient which relate primarily to their susceptibility to infection and complications arising from such infection, in particular tumorigenesis. A full spectrum of microorganisms may cause such infections ranging from viruses through bacteria to fungi, protozoa and even helminths. This review focuses on the infection-associated pathology including lymphoproliferative disorders seen in the upper GI tract of the immunocompromised patient. The clinical presentation, endoscopic features and histopathological findings of these pathologies are discussed.
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Ruma Saraswati, Manuel Rodriguez-Justo, Marco Novelli,