Epstein-Barr Virus associated primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor in HIV positive patient: case report and review of the literature.

The authors report a case of HIV-positive patient with primary intracranial smooth muscle tumor Evidence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EB V) infection in this tumor is proven by in situ hybridization for EBV-encoded RNA (EBER). Review of the literature shows that the occurring of smooth muscle tumor at intracranial site is extremely rare and most cases are HIV-infected patient. It also shows an association with EBV infection.