Non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma in the head and neck area.
Kaposi's sarcoma is classified into 4 types: classic (sporadic), African (endemic), iatrogenic (transplant recipients), and epidemic (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]-associated). This article aims to feature a comprehensive review of non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma, including literature review and report of 3 cases. Case material was from our hospital's archive. Literature review was conducted via electronic and manual medical database searches. Biological aspects, diagnostic difficulties, investigation protocols, and management modalities are discussed.
Patrikidou
Anna
A
Department of Maxillofacial Surgical Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. a.patrikidou@uclmail.net
Vahtsevanos
Kostas
K
Charalambidou
Martha
M
Valeri
Rosalia-Maria
RM
Xirou
Persefoni
P
Antoniades
Kostas
K
D000368:Aged; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy