Title
Classic Kaposi's sarcoma presenting in the oral cavity of two HIV-negative quechua patients
Date Issued
01 September 2007
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Publisher(s)
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal
Abstract
Traditionally, classic KS lesions have a general distribution, often involving the skin of the feet and legs, and to a lesser extent, that of the hands, arms, and trunk. Oral involvement is a rare manifestation. Initial oral involvement is an even rarer occurrence. We report two unusual cases of classic KS presenting in the oral cavity of two patients from indigenous origin; the first patient with primary oral KS lesion on the hard palate, with no other signs of the condition in any other region of the body; the second patient with generalized dermal KS lesions with lymph node and lower lip involvement. In conclusion, clinicians and pathologists should be aware of the typical clinical, gross, and histologic features of KS. Moreover, we would like to emphasize that oral KS may affect patients without AIDS or exposure to immunosuppression. The awareness of oral classic KS as a diagnostic possibility is important in the work-up of vascular lesions in the oral cavity of non-immunosuppressed individuals. © Medicina Oral.
Volume
12
Issue
5
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Otros temas de medicina clínica Oncología
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-34848904237
PubMed ID
Source
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal
ISSN of the container
16984447
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