Epidemic oro-facial Kaposi's sarcoma (eKS)--report on 124 cases

Eur J Cancer B Oral Oncol. 1993 Jul;29B(3):187-9. doi: 10.1016/0964-1955(93)90021-6.

Abstract

Oro-facial epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma (eKS) was observed in 124 patients (123 homo-/bisexual men, average age 37.9 years, and one 35-year-old transsexual patient). Average survival time was 1 year 9 months (range: 3 months 4 years 6 months). 57.3% of the patients had died. The hard and/or soft palate, gingiva and tongue were most frequently affected, with falling frequency within these locations. Oral manifestations of eKS appear to be common; treatment modalities must be optimised.

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / epidemiology
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
  • Adult
  • Berlin / epidemiology
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / etiology
  • Mouth Neoplasms / therapy
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / epidemiology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / therapy
  • Survival Rate