Non-pigmented oral kaposi's sarcoma (AIDS). Report of two cases

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989 Aug;18(4):197-9. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(89)80050-5.

Abstract

In 90% of cases of AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), the lesion is observed in the oral cavity. Oral KS usually reveals distinct clinical features characterized by a brown-bluish or otherwise pigmented appearance. The histological features are identical to classical KS. The occurrence of a non-pigmented oral KS in 2 male homosexual patients has prompted the present case reports. Clinicians should be aware that not all cases of AIDS-associated oral KS appear as brown or purplish tumors but may present without any discoloration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / pathology
  • Adult
  • HIV Seropositivity
  • Homosexuality
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / pathology
  • Palatal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Palatal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pigmentation
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / pathology
  • Tongue Neoplasms / etiology
  • Tongue Neoplasms / pathology