- Dicle Tıp Dergisi
- Vol: 42 Issue: 4
- A rare cause of oropharyngeal bleeding: Kaposi’s sarcoma located on the basis of tongue
A rare cause of oropharyngeal bleeding: Kaposi’s sarcoma located on the basis of tongue
Authors : Suat Terzi, Mehmet Birinci, Zerrin Coşkun, Abdulkadir Özgür, Engin Dursun
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Doi:10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2015.04.0624
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Publication Date : 2016-01-08
Article Type : Research
Abstract :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 bleedingKeywords : Kaposi sarkomu, dil kökü, orofarengeal kanama