Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Tonsillar Kaposi’s Sarcoma in HIV Positive Patient with Syphilis Infection

Document Type : Case Report

Authors
Francesco Lorusso
Salvatore Alberto Di Vincenzo
Valerio Campofiorito
Federico Sireci
Angelo Immordino
Francesco Dispenza
Otorhinolaryngology Section, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, AOUP “Paolo Giaccone”, Via del Vespro, 133, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
10.22038/ijorl.2024.72743.3463
Abstract
Introduction:
Since the introduction of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART), there has been a significant increase in the survival of HIV-infected patients. Consequently, there has been increased attention on the potential neoplastic pathologies, such as Kaposi’s sarcoma, associated with AIDS in these individuals.
 Case Report:
In this case report we present, for the first time, a patient affected by Kaposi's sarcoma of the palatine tonsil with a concomitant syphilis infection. The patient underwent enlarged tonsillectomy and continued antiretroviral therapy. There were no signs of disease recurrence at a 12-month follow-up.
 Conclusions:
Despite the rarity of tonsillar localization of Kaposi's sarcoma, it should be suspected in the presence of an HIV-infected patient. Tonsillectomy effectively controls local disease, but comprehensive patient management requires a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including infectious disease specialists, pathologists, and oncologists who work together to provide high-quality and coordinated care.
Keywords
HIV
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Tonsillar tumor
Syphilis
Subjects
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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 36, Issue 2
March and April 2024
Pages 437-441