Isolated Bulbar Conjunctival Kaposi’s Sarcoma as a Primary Presentation of AIDS : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Maia, Sofia
Oliveira, Luís
Gomes, Miguel
Torres, Paulo
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maia, Sofia& Gomes, Miguel& Oliveira, Luís& Torres, Paulo. 2013. Isolated Bulbar Conjunctival Kaposi’s Sarcoma as a Primary Presentation of AIDS : A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maia, Sofia…[et al.]. Isolated Bulbar Conjunctival Kaposi’s Sarcoma as a Primary Presentation of AIDS : A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Maia, Sofia& Gomes, Miguel& Oliveira, Luís& Torres, Paulo. Isolated Bulbar Conjunctival Kaposi’s Sarcoma as a Primary Presentation of AIDS : A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473962
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473962
