 | ||
 | ||
 | ||
Email
Glossary |
|
ICL and arterial stenosis Mar 23, 2008 Dr. Bob, I read some of your posts about ICL. Two years ago, a mass was removed from my right colon. It turned out to be histoplasmosis. After many tests, I was diagnosed with ICL. During this time, I also developed chronic stenosis of the celiac and messentery arteries. My inferior messentery artery reopened after stents were placed in the superior. The cause of these blockages is unknown. My CD4 and CD8 counts have been consistently in the single digits. Is there any information that may address a possible link between low CD4 counts or ICL and stenosis of any arteries in the body? |
|
 |
|||
|
|||
 |
|
Response from Dr. Frascino
 Hello, I am only aware of anecdotal evidence of an association between ICL and various types of arterial stenosis. That more is not known may be the result of there being relatively few cases of ICL. I would suggest you work closely with an immunologist knowledgeable in the management ICL and also with a vascular surgeon. Good luck. Dr. Bob |
|
 gay men access to Gardasil? |  Abdominal Fat accumulation |
Q&A TERMS OF USE
This forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not rendering medical, mental health, legal or other professional advice or services. If you have or suspect you may have a medical, mental health, legal or other problem that requires advice, consult your own caregiver, attorney or other qualified professional.
Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither TheBody.com nor any advertiser is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Review our complete terms of use and copyright notice.
