scholarly journals Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to HIVKaposi’s Sarcoma Patients-Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Chari Charis ◽  
Dalampiras Antonios ◽  
Margianou Ioanna ◽  
Zarampouka Katerina ◽  
Michalopoulos Antonios
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Rna Virus ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
University Hospital

Summary Background/Aim: The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an immunologic entity, which is due to an RNA virus. AIDS is relatively easy transmitted and has a poor prognosis. The main mechanism of this Syndrome is characterized by the destruction and diminishing of T4 lymphocytes or helper/suppressor T-cells. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a neoplasm due to human herpes HHV-8. Kaposi’s sarcoma is one of the entities that determines the disease of AIDS. Kaposi’s sarcoma appears as skin lesions and attacks the oral cavity and lymph nodes. Case report: A male patient, with HIV-syndrome, was referred to the Special Infection Clinic of the University Hospital with a chief complaint of having two lesions, in the oral cavity and in the right ear. The histological report revealed the diagnosis of vascular tumor having morphological and immuno-histochemical characteristics compatible with Kaposi’s sarcoma. Conclusions: The doctor must be suspicious when lesions are observed, particularly in the oral cavity. A biopsy must be taken in order to obtain the correct diagnosis and examine the possibility of the presence of Kaposi’s sarcoma or AIDS.

scholarly journals Classic Kaposi's Sarcoma (non-hiv-associated) of oral cavity: a case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Marcelo Carlos Bortoluzzi ◽  
Ramon Cesar Godoy Gonçalves ◽  
Cristina Maria de Freitas Zanellato ◽  
Juliana Cama Ramacciato ◽  
Roberto de Oliveira Jabur
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Hard Palate ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Immunohistochemical Profile

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a locally aggressive multicentric mucocutaneous malignant neoplasm. The aim of this article is to report and discuss the immunohistochemical profile of a rare case of classic primary Oral Kaposi’s sarcoma presenting on the hard palate of a female patient which was non-HIV and was not immunocompromised.

Kaposi's sarcoma of the oral cavity in a non-aids patient: Case report and review of the literature

Head & Neck ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay R. Jindal ◽  
Bruce H. Campbell ◽  
Timothy O. Ward ◽  
Urias S. Almagro
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Patient Case

scholarly journals Familial Kaposi’s Sarcoma: A Report of Five Cases from Greece

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Kalliopi Armyra ◽  
Anargyros Kouris ◽  
Arsinoi Xanthinaki ◽  
Alexandros Stratigos ◽  
Irene Potouridou
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Familial Cases ◽  
Familial Clustering ◽  
Southern Greece

Introduction. Familial cases of Kaposi’s sarcoma have rarely been reported. Kaposi’s sarcoma is not uncommon in Greece; its incidence is estimated at 0.20 per 100.000 habitants, showing an increased predominance in the Peloponnese, in Southern Greece.Case Report. We describe five cases of familial clustering of KS originating from Greece.Discussion. The pathogenesis of familial Kaposi’s sarcoma is still far from being completely understood. Genetic, environmental, and infectious factors have been incriminated.

Kaposi's sarcoma of the oral cavity: A study of 134 patients with a review of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical aspects, and treatment

1988 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 543-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Ficarra ◽  
Anthony M. Berson ◽  
Sol Silverman ◽  
Jeanne M. Quivey ◽  
Francina Lozada-Nur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Clinical Aspects

scholarly journals Primary Gastrointestinal Kaposi’s Sarcoma in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 638-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Ignacio Zapata Laguado ◽  
Jorge Enrique Aponte Monsalve ◽  
Jorge Hernan Santos ◽  
Javier Preciado ◽  
Andres Mosquera Zamudio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal bleeding in HIV patients secondary to coinfection by HHV8 and development of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a rare complication even if no skin lesions are detected on physical examination. This article indicates which patients might develop this type of clinical sign and also tries to recall that absence of skin lesions never rules out the presence of KS, especially if gastrointestinal involvement is documented. Gastrointestinal bleeding in terms of hematemesis has rarely been reported in the literature. We review some important clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment approach. We present the case of an HIV patient who presented to the emergency department with hematemesis and gastrointestinal signs of KS on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without any dermatological involvement.

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