Chang P, Gil R, Arreaza D

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 54-56
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ABSTRACT

AIDS-related trichomegaly is one of various conditions involving components of the pilosebaceous unit. Often present in advanced stages of the disease with low CD4 counts, this sign points to a bad prognosis and a short life expectancy. This paper describes one case fortuitously identified.

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