Non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma in the head and neck area.

Patrikidou, Anna; Vahtsevanos, Kostas; Charalambidou, Martha; Valeri, Rosalia-Maria; Xirou, Persefoni; Antoniades, Kostas · Head Neck · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma is classified into 4 types: classic (sporadic), African (endemic), iatrogenic (transplant recipients), and epidemic (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]-associated). This article aims to feature a comprehensive review of non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma, including literature review and report of 3 cases. Case material was from our hospital's archive. Literature review was conducted via electronic and manual medical database searches. Biological aspects, diagnostic difficulties, investigation protocols, and management modalities are discussed.

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