Ileal perforation due to cytomegalovirus infection

J Natl Med Assoc. 1994 Feb;86(2):145-8.

Abstract

This article reports a case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) ileitis with perforation in a woman with transfusion-acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The clinical problem of small bowel perforation due to CMV disease in association with HIV infection is emphasized. Typically, a patient with a history of chronic diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain develops the superimposed picture of an acute abdomen and has pneumoperitonium on radiograph. The prognosis is poor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileitis / microbiology*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Middle Aged