Malignancy‐related causes of death in human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy

Abstract

Malignant disease has been a major cause of death among HIV-infected patients in industrialized nations since the introduction of HAART. Whereas lethal hemopathies and Kaposi sarcoma are associated with advanced immunosuppression, lethal solid tumors can occur in patients with controlled HIV infection.