Isolated Kaposi Sarcoma of the Tonsil: A Case Report and Review of the Scientific Literature. (10th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pittore, Barbara; Pelagatti, Carlo Loris; Deiana, Francesco; Ortu, Francesco; Maricosu, Elena; Cossu, Sergio; Sotgiu, Giovanni
• Other Names: Gupta Manish Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-02-10
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/874548
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Kaposi sarcoma is a tumour caused by human herpes virus 8, also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus. It usually affects the skin and oral mucosa; however, it can also sometimes affect the lungs, the liver, the stomach, the bowel, and lymph nodes. Several body sites may be affected simultaneously. The involvement of the tonsils is rare. We described an isolated localization of Kaposi's sarcoma of the right tonsil in a HIV-positive patient.