A 32-year-old HIV-positive patient developed an ulcerated gingival mass that was biopsied and diagnosed as high-grade lymphoma. A staging workup showed that he had stage IV disease. His prognosis relative to his lymphoma would be:

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The prognosis for a patient with high-grade lymphoma at stage IV, especially in the context of HIV positivity, is generally poor. Advanced stage lymphoma indicates that the cancer has spread beyond the lymph nodes to other parts of the body, and HIV infection compromises the immune system, making it harder to fight the cancer and tolerate aggressive treatments.

A 32-Year-Old HIV-Positive Patient Developed an Ulcerated Gingival Mass That