scholarly journals Isolated Bulbar Conjunctival Kaposi’s Sarcoma as a Primary Presentation of AIDS: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sofia Maia ◽  
Miguel Gomes ◽  
Luís Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Torres
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Unusual Site ◽  
Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a malignant vascular tumor, caused by the human herpesvirus 8. It is one of the commonest tumors in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients and not uncommonly the first manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Case. We present a case of an isolated bulbar conjunctival KS on a 43-year-old HIV positive male, with no other lesions. Excision and cryotherapy were performed, and the patient remains free of lesions to date.Conclusion. Isolated bulbar conjunctival KP is an unusual site for its initial presentation and must be kept in mind in HIV positive patients.

Acroangiodermatitis mimicking Kaposi’s sarcoma in an HIV-positive man

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 729-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
BP Goorney ◽  
J Newsham ◽  
D Fitzgerald ◽  
L Motta
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Causative Agent ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Human Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is the commonest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related malignancy with its characteristic cutaneous morphological appearance and histopathological features. However, it can be simulated by other co-morbid opportunistic infections and unrelated dermatological conditions. We describe such a case of acroangiodermatitis in an HIV co-infected man, based on exclusion of KS histologically and the absence of human herpesvirus 8, the causative agent of KS.

scholarly journals Kaposi’s sarcoma in an HIV-negative chronic lymphocytic leukemia patient without immunosuppressive therapy: A case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2050313X1879923
Author(s):  
Damir Vučinić ◽  
Andrea Dekanić ◽  
Gordana Zamolo ◽  
Margita Belušić-Gobić ◽  
Ingrid Belac-Lovasić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patient ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Mucous Membranes ◽  
Hiv Negative

Kaposi’s sarcoma is a neoplasm of endothelial cells. That vascular tumor is usually limited to the skin, but it may involve mucous membranes, visceral organs, and lymph nodes. Serological evidence has shown that human herpesvirus 8 infection is required for the development of Kaposi’s sarcoma. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common leukemia all over the world. Increased skin cancer risk has been reported for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The relation between these two pathologies has not yet been clarified. We report a case of Kaposi’s sarcoma along with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in a patient who did not receive therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

scholarly journals Absence of Detectable Human Herpesvirus 8 in the Semen of Human Immunodeficiency Virus‐Infected Men without Kaposi's Sarcoma

1997 ◽  
Vol 176 (3) ◽  
pp. 775-777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Diamond ◽  
Meei‐Li Huang ◽  
Dean H. Kedes ◽  
Carl Speck ◽  
George W. Rankin, Jr. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Human Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus
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