Case report: pneumatosis intestinalis occurring in association with cryptosporidiosis and HIV infection

Clin Radiol. 1992 Dec;46(6):410-1. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)80690-7.

Abstract

We report a case of pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) occurring in association with cryptosporidiosis in a patient documented as being HIV-seropositive. Chest and abdominal radiographs taken 2 months previously were normal and the patient did not have any evidence of gastrointestinal infection at that time. The case was complicated by cyst rupture resulting in a pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum. The association of pneumatosis and cryptosporidiosis has not been previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon / diagnostic imaging
  • Cryptosporidiosis / complications*
  • Cryptosporidiosis / diagnostic imaging
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / complications*
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography, Thoracic