Oral Kaposi Sarcoma in HIV-seronegative Saudi patient: Literature review and case report

Saudi Dent J. 2017 Jul;29(3):129-134. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2017.03.003. Epub 2017 May 3.

Abstract

Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is an intermediate neoplasm affecting the endothelial cells of mucous membranes and skin. It arises most commonly among HIV-infected individuals. We present an intra-oral KS in an 80-year-old Saudi male patient, who is HIV-seronegative, non-immunosuppressed, and with no history of organ transplantation. The patient was treated with fractionated radiation therapy, and had no recurrence in the 48 months of follow-up. The clinical disease, histologic features, and treatment modality used, as well as the relative literature are presented in this paper.

Keywords: HIV-seronegative; Kaposi sarcoma; Non-immunosuppressed; Pyogenic granuloma.

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