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Do I have to have a brain biopsy done? Mar 4, 2010 Hello to my favorite doctor, Dr, Ben. As always, I have a question. I think I have, besides having aids, pml. What are my options? Will they have to do a brain biopsy? |
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 Hello and thanks for your nice words. The issue with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is that there are other potentially serious conditions that can have similar appearance on imaging studies-- these include other infections (like toxoplasmosis) and cancers (lymphoma). Being sure that the diagnosis is correct can be of critical importance-- and often requires a brain biopsy. Before we had good treatment for HIV, PML was a devastating diagnosis. Fortunately, if the PML diagnosis is correct, initiation of HAART is usually associated with very good outcomes. I hope this helps and wish you well. Write back anytime. BY | ||||||||
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