J Korean Surg Soc.  2004 Dec;67(6):496-499.

Ileal Perforation due to Cytomegalovirus Infection in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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  • 1Department of Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. seungnoh@cnu.ac.kr

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is prevalent worldwide, although the symptomatic illness is usually confined to immunocompromised individuals. It can produce stomatitis, esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis, and ulceration of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, ileum, and colon within the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding and perforation can also occur at these sites. The most common site of intestinal perforation is the colon, followed in frequency by the distal ileum and appendix. Herein, a recently experienced case of ileal perforation due to a CMV infection, in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is reported, with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Ileal perforation; CMV infectioin; AIDS

MeSH Terms

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
Appendix
Colon
Cytomegalovirus Infections*
Cytomegalovirus*
Duodenitis
Duodenum
Esophagitis
Esophagus
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hemorrhage
Humans
Ileum
Intestinal Perforation
Stomach
Stomatitis
Ulcer
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