Thymic Dysplasia in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Abstract

To the Editor: Severe acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), associated with opportunistic infections or Kaposi's sarcoma (or both), was described in 1981 in male homosexuals from California and New York.^{1 2 3 4} Since these early reports appeared nearly 1000 additional patients have been identified. Although most cases have been reported from the United States, the syndrome has been recognized in other countries as well. As data have accumulated, it has become clear that AIDS is not restricted to males, homosexuals, and drug users but may affect women, heterosexuals, infants, and hemophiliacs.⁵ In addition to Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoproliferative disorders have been described in . . .