American journal of ophthalmology case reports
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Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep · Sep 2020
Case ReportsAggressive conjunctival Kaposi sarcoma as the initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
To report a case of Kaposi sarcoma in a patient with previously undiagnosed Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. ⋯ Ocular involvement of Kaposi sarcoma as the initial manifestation of HIV/AIDS is rare with only a few reported cases. Since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, conjunctival or adnexal Kaposi sarcoma is not commonly encountered by healthcare providers. Concern for Kaposi sarcoma of the conjunctiva in this patient led to the evaluation for HIV/AIDS. It is vital for all healthcare providers to have Kaposi sarcoma in the differential diagnosis of a hemorrhagic conjunctival or adnexal mass and be familiar with its association with HIV/AIDS. If suspected, appropriate counseling and testing should be performed.