Isolated Kaposi Sarcoma of the Tonsil: A Case Report and Review of the Scientific Literature

Kaposi sarcoma is a tumour caused by human herpes virus 8, also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus. It usually affects the skin and oral mucosa; however, it can also sometimes affect the lungs, the liver, the stomach, the bowel, and lymph nodes. Several body sites may be affected simult...

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Main Authors: Barbara Pittore, Carlo Loris Pelagatti, Francesco Deiana, Francesco Ortu, Elena Maricosu, Sergio Cossu, Giovanni Sotgiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/874548