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Dysphonia due to kaposi's sarcoma as the presenting symptom of human immunodeficiency virus
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Dysphonia due to kaposi's sarcoma as the presenting symptom of human immunodeficiency virus

Joseph R. Watson, David Granoff and Robert Thayer Sataloff
Journal of voice, v 18(3), pp 398-402
2004
PMID: 15331114

Abstract

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Dysphonia Human immunodeficiency virus Kaposi's sarcoma Laryngeal neoplasm
Dysphonia and airway obstruction are rarely caused by Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS). We present the case of a 40 year old man receiving his diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) after presenting with hoarseness caused by laryngeal KS. HIV may contribute to KS growth by stimulating excess production of angiogenic lymphokines and monokines and by decreasing immune surveillance. Histopathology reveals proliferating endothelial cells, fibroblasts, thin vascular slits, and extravasated erythrocytes. A wide variety of localized treatment options exist, while chemotherapeutic agents and alpha-interferon are used for multifocal or widespread disease.

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Audiology & Speech-language Pathology
Otorhinolaryngology
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