Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5699369 Clinical Oncology 2009 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
GBM occurs at an increased frequency and younger age in the HIV population than in the general population. HIV itself is not found in glioma specimens, but the effect of HIV infection on reduced immune surveillance is thought to promote the development of these tumours. The approach to management of HIV-positive patients with GBM should be the same as the general population, using surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Vincristine should be used with caution due to potential interactions with highly active antiretroviral therapy, causing an increased rate of autonomic neuropathy. Continuous low-dose temozolomide treatment should also be used cautiously because of potential additive lymphopenia. Survival of glioma patients with HIV is dictated by their tumour, not their HIV status.
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