title: Isolated kaposi sarcoma of the tonsil: a case report and review of the scientific literature.
abstract: Kaposi sarcoma is a tumour caused by human herpes virus 8, also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus. It usually affects the skin and oral mucosa; however, it can also sometimes affect the lungs, the liver, the stomach, the bowel, and lymph nodes. Several body sites may be affected simultaneously. The involvement of the tonsils is rare. We described an isolated localization of Kaposi's sarcoma of the right tonsil in a HIV-positive patient.
authors.affiliation: Otorhinolaryngology Department, S. Francesco Hospital, ASL 3, Nuoro, Italy.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pittore
authors.affiliation: Otorhinolaryngology Department, S. Francesco Hospital, ASL 3, Nuoro, Italy.
authors.forename: Carlo Loris
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Pelagatti
authors.affiliation: Otorhinolaryngology Department, S. Francesco Hospital, ASL 3, Nuoro, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Deiana
authors.affiliation: Immunology Department, AOU Cagliari, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ortu
authors.affiliation: Pathology Department, S. Francesco Hospital, ASL 3, Nuoro, Italy.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Maricosu
authors.affiliation: Pathology Department, S. Francesco Hospital, ASL 3, Nuoro, Italy.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cossu
authors.affiliation: Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Medical Education and Professional Development Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari-Research, AOU Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sotgiu