Kaposi's Sarcoma of the Larynx: Case Series

Overview

Journal Rom J Morphol Embryol

Specialties Anatomy & Histology
Cell Biology
Reproductive Medicine

Date 2024 Jan 7

PMID 38184837

Authors

Mircea Sorin Ciolofan

Florin Anghelina

Carmen Aurelia Mogoanta

Alexandru Nicolae Vlaescu

Mihaela Roxana Mitroi

Alina Nicoleta Capitanescu

Charoula Florou

Anca Maria Istrate-Ofiteru

Gheorghe Iovanescu

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Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) represents a type of cancer that usually arises on the skin and very rarely in other organs. KS-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) commonly arises in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Laryngeal involvement of KS is very rare. Our study comprised of three cases with laryngeal KS. All cases were solved through surgical excision of the tumor. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry examinations revealed laryngeal KS. Laryngeal KS should be managed through surgical resection, followed by oncological treatment.

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