Neuroendocrine abnormalities associated with HIV infection

Citation
S. Bhasin et al., Neuroendocrine abnormalities associated with HIV infection, END METAB C, 30(3), 2001, pp. 749
Citations number
66
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology, Metabolism & Nutrition","Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
0889-8529 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(200109)30:3<749:NAAWHI>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Functional derangement of every endocrine organ system has been reported in association with HIV infection. The changes in endocrine function may be r elated to the viral infection of the gland, to systemic effects of HIV or a n opportunistic infection, to infiltration by a neoplasm such as Kaposi's s arcoma, to a complication of treatment, or generation of cytokines. A wide spectrum of endocrine abnormalities is observed in HIV-infected patients. S ome of these abnormalities are similar to those seen in other systemic illn ess, whereas others are unique to HIV infection. The clinical significance of many of these endocrine abnormalities is not well understood.