AIDS-associated Kaposi 's sarcoma on left lower retromolar triangle and parapharyngeal area : A case report.
- Author:
Young Ju PARK
1
;
Jeong Hun NAM
;
Kyung Lok NOH
;
Eun O PANG
;
Da Young KIM
;
Jun Hyun KIM
;
Jae An CHUNG
;
Jin Eob SHIN
;
Eung Seon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Korea. yzpark@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Kaposi's sarcoma;
AIDS;
Retromolar
- MeSH:
Candidiasis;
Communicable Diseases;
Dentistry;
Humans;
Leukoplakia, Hairy;
Lichen Planus;
Palate;
Sarcoma;
Sarcoma, Kaposi;
Stomatitis, Aphthous
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2009;35(3):182-186
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
There are several oral lesions related with AIDS, such as candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia, Kaposi's sarcoma, aphthous stomatitis, lichen planus, and other opportunistic infectious diseases. Among the others, Kaposi's sarcoma, the most common malignant tumor associated with AIDS, is closely linked to the number of CD4+ T cell. Kaposi's sarcoma often occurs in palate, the most prone site, and has characteristic clinical features in most cases. Sometimes, the tumor induces underlying bone destruction at late stage. We report a case of a 27 year-old man with AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma at left lower retromolar triangle, parapharyngeal area and discuss the management of AIDS patients in dentistry.
