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AIDS-related primary Kaposi sarcoma of the nasopharynx.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21674454     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Primary nasopharyngeal Kaposi sarcoma is extremely rare, as only 1 case has been previously reported in the literature. We report a new case, which occurred in a 37-year-old man with a known history of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The patient presented with complaints of recurrent epistaxis and postnasal hemorrhage. Endoscopic examination detected a bluish, smooth, firm, nonpulsatile mass in the nasopharyngeal wall. Histopathologic findings on biopsy were consistent with Kaposi sarcoma. The tumor was successfully treated with radiotherapy. Kaposi sarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any AIDS patient who presents with recurrent unilateral nasal bleeding.
Authors:
Fatih Celenk; Metin Yilmaz; Korhan Asal; Ozgür Ekinci; Nil Tokgöz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ear, nose, & throat journal     Volume:  90     ISSN:  1942-7522     ISO Abbreviation:  Ear Nose Throat J     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-15     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701817     Medline TA:  Ear Nose Throat J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  E1-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
ENT Clinic, Toros Government Hospital, Yenimahalle, 33500, Mersin, Turkey. facelenk@yahoo.com.
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