Kaposi Sarcoma Mimicking a Lingual Lesion in an HIV-Negative Patient: A Case Report

Tonsillar Kaposi sarcoma is rare, reported in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This case report of a tonsillar Kaposi sarcoma (KS) in an HIV-negative male patient, initially misinterpreted as a lingual lesion diagnosed with KS following tonsillectomy, highlights the value...

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Published inCureus Vol. 16; no. 3; p. e57131
Main Authors Andrade-Carmona, Victor Ramon, Carmona-Araiza, Lizette Guadalupe, Soria-Cespedes, Danny, Gómez-Virgilio, Laura, López-Toledo, Gustavo
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.2024
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Summary:Tonsillar Kaposi sarcoma is rare, reported in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This case report of a tonsillar Kaposi sarcoma (KS) in an HIV-negative male patient, initially misinterpreted as a lingual lesion diagnosed with KS following tonsillectomy, highlights the value of a differential diagnosis in atypical presentations. The case report discusses the etiologic agent of KS, its detection and treatment, and a few case reports about tonsillar KS with no association with AIDS. The case underscores the diagnostic challenge of oropharyngeal lesions, particularly in patients with risk factors but negative HIV status.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.57131