A rare cause of oropharyngeal bleeding: Kaposi’s sarcoma located on the basis of tongue
Kaposi Sarcoma is a slowly progressing rare malign lesion, commonly presenting with proliferation of vascular endothelium and connective tissues in immune-compromised patients. Although the most common presentation is lesions of the skin, Kaposi Sarcoma may occur in atypical locations. We present a case presenting with abundant bleeding in the oral cavity, and polypoid mass at the basis of tongue, which was finally diagnosed as Kaposi Sarcoma.Key words: Kaposi sarcoma, basis of tongue, oropharyngeal bleeding
Anahtar Kelimeler:
Kaposi sarkomu, dil kökü, orofarengeal kanama
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- ISSN: 1300-2945
- Yayın Aralığı: Yılda 4 Sayı
- Başlangıç: 1963
- Yayıncı: Cahfer GÜLOĞLU