PLEVA

[roamingrover]

what exctly is PLEVA??
can it be diagoinised.
IS it realted to HIV
please enlighten am worried.

[Poleyjo]

Hello my 10 month old daughter has got Neuroblastoma cancer and we believe that she has now got PLEVA. We're waiting for confirmation of this but if it is PLEVA do you think it could be caused by the chemo making her immune system function differently as that is seen as a possible cause of PLEVA?

Poleyjo

[roamingrover]

complete test report as on 11-07-09

HAEMOGLOBIN >> 15.30 g/dl
W.B.c count >> 14900
Erythrocyte Count>> 4.81 million per c.u mm
P.C.V >> 40.9%
M.C.V>> 85.03 femtolitres
M.C.H>> 31.81 pico-grams
M.C.H.C>> 37.41%

DIFFERENTIAL COUNT

Neutrophilis: 80%
Lymphocytes: 16%
Eosinophils: 02%
Monocytes: 02%
Basophils :00%

Platelet count: 2.08 lach/cumm

ESR: 15 mm at the end of 1 hr.

G6P.D>> within normal limit.
decolourisation Time : 30 min.


HIV I & II (Spot Test) : Non-reactive. ( am 5 weeks into it, still pretty early)

V.D.R.L : Negative

X-Ray PA view:
               1. There is no active parenchymal lesion seen.
               2. There is no evidence of effusion seen.
               3. Both hila are normal in postion & density.
               4. Both costophrenic angles are clear.
               5. Bony thorax norml.
               6. Heart & aorta normal
               7. Both domes of diaphragm are normal in position & contour.

This are My Test results, what can you conclude from the above test Results.

Only rashes thus far. all across the body predominatly in the trunk, now slowly appearing in the face as well.

[roamingrover]

thanks for filling in . much appreciated.
my dermatologist thinks I have PLEVA, have asked for a biopsy but he thinks its either PLEVA or PNT.
from your post it is clear then that PLEVA could result to HIV & ultimately AIDS.
just my sad luck.
thanks anyways, I did test for HIV but it came bck negetive.
in how many days do ya think that HIV virus will show in my blood.
the doctor has also asked me to take the following tests.
HB%
CBC
ESR
CxR - PA view
MT
will this tests clear if its PLEVA or PNT ..??
any help will be highly appreciated.
cheers
ROy

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
     Thanks for writing in. Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is a disease of immune system and a chronic version of Pityriasis lichenoides chronica. It is most commonly seen in males in childhood, but can occur in all age groups in the form of rashes and small lesions. The most accurate way to diagnose is by biopsy.
The disease occurrence is related to hypersensitivity reactions to infectious agents, most commonly EBV, HIV and toxoplasma gondii.
Consult a dermatologist for further assistance on confirmation.
Best.