Isolated Bulbar Conjunctival Kaposi's Sarcoma as a Primary Presentation of AIDS: A Case Report. (27th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maia, Sofia; Gomes, Miguel; Oliveira, Luís; Torres, Paulo
• Other Names: Bialasiewicz A. A. Academic Editor.; Perry H. Academic Editor.; Schwartz S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in ophthalmological medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-06-27
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology; Eye Diseases; Eye -- Diseases; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/469195
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6722

Abstract

Abstract : Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a malignant vascular tumor, caused by the human herpesvirus 8. It is one of the commonest tumors in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients and not uncommonly the first manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Case . We present a case of an isolated bulbar conjunctival KS on a 43-year-old HIV positive male, with no other lesions. Excision and cryotherapy were performed, and the patient remains free of lesions to date. Conclusion . Isolated bulbar conjunctival KP is an unusual site for its initial presentation and must be kept in mind in HIV positive patients.