Title of article
Kaposi Sarcoma of Vocal Cord
Author/Authors
Çagli, Sedat Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey , Yüce, İmdat Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey , Karasu, M.Fatih Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey , Bayram, Ali Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey , Çoban, Ganime Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey , Balkanli, Süleyman Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Turkey , Güney, Ercihan Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology, Turkey
From page
301
To page
304
Abstract
Kaposi s sarcoma is a rare subcutaneus lesion that mainly occurs in patients with AIDS, however HIV negative patients have been also reported. Although head and neck involvement is not unusual, laryngeal manifestation is very rare. A seventy five year old male presented with hoarseness and throat discomfort for three months. Clinical examination revealed a polypoid mass originating from left true vocal cord. The lesion is removed via microlaryngoscopy with healthy surgical margins under general anesthesia. Histopathological examination showed Kaposi Sarcoma. In this article, true vocal cord originated, HIV-negative, nodular and generalized classic type Kaposi s Sarcoma is presented.
Keywords
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome , Sarcoma, Kaposi
Journal title
Erciyes Medical Journal
Journal title
Erciyes Medical Journal
Record number
2597134
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