CASE 150 History: A 53-year-old woman with AIDS presents with severe upper back pain between the shoulders and progressive weakness of the lower extremities. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis for the imaging findings presented? (Choose all that apply.) d. Tuberculoma e. Lymphoma 2. Which of the following infectious causes of intramedullary and meningeal lesions does not occur with increased frequency in patients with AIDS? b. Herpesvirus c. Syphilis d. Human T-cell lymphotrophic virus 3. What imaging modality would you recommend next? b. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with thallium-201 4. Which of the following statements regarding immune restoration inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) is false?
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