Non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma in the head and neck area.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/hed.20945.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Sarcoma, Kaposi