A radiologist looks at AIDS: imaging evaluation based on symptom complexes.

Many other symptom complexes could be discussed that affect virtually every organ system of patients with AIDS or ARC. While important and interesting, these are less likely to come to the attention of the radiologist for assistance in diagnosis and management. The scope of this review has also precluded discussion of infection control, although an effective plan for handling AIDS patients in a radiology department is absolutely vital. My hope is that this review will serve as a reasonable introduction or summary of the current role of the radiologist in dealing with AIDS. Obviously, new developments are coming at an extraordinary pace, and all radiologists must avail themselves of the most current sources of information.