Heightened Sensitivity of the Esophagus to Radiation in a Patient with AIDS

Brian J. Costleigh; Curtis T. Miyamoto; Bizhan Micaily; Luther W. Brady

doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1995.tb09326.x

Heightened Sensitivity of the Esophagus to Radiation in a Patient with AIDS

Brian J. Costleigh, Curtis T. Miyamoto, Bizhan Micaily, Luther W. Brady

Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment (CSM)

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Abstract

Esophageal stricture is an uncommon complication in HIV‐negative patients treated with radiation to the chest for lung cancer. There have been a number of recent reports on the association of cancer and HIV‐positive patients, as well as a greater sensitivity to radiation therapy of the mucous membranes in HIV/AIDS patients. This article reflects a review of the literature on the risk of major complications and morbidity of the esophagus in HIV⁺/AIDS patients whose chests are treated with radiation for lung cancer. Included is a report of a previously unpublished case of an early and severe esophageal reaction to radiation therapy in an AIDS patient.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	812-814
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume	90
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.1995.tb09326.x
State	Published - May 1995

Keywords

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/complications
Esophageal Stenosis/etiology
Esophagus/radiation effects
Humans
Lung Neoplasms/complications
Male
Middle Aged
Radiation Injuries/etiology
Radiation Tolerance

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Heightened Sensitivity of the Esophagus to Radiation in a Patient with AIDS

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