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Identifying Dysregulated Genes Induced by Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus (KSHV)
Published on: September 14, 2010
Non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma in the head and neck area
Anna Patrikidou1, Kostas Vahtsevanos, Martha Charalambidou
1Department of Maxillofacial Surgical Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. a.patrikidou@uclmail.net
Abstract:
Kaposi's sarcoma is classified into 4 types: classic (sporadic), African (endemic), iatrogenic (transplant recipients), and epidemic (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]-associated). This article aims to feature a comprehensive review of non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma, including literature review and report of 3 cases. Case material was from our hospital's archive. Literature review was conducted via electronic and manual medical database searches. Biological aspects, diagnostic difficulties, investigation protocols, and management modalities are discussed.
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