Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma—Presenting Sign of HIV : Case Report and Review

The Laryngoscope 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zachary A Wykoff, Logan F. McColl, R. A. Baiocchi, Matthew O. Old
DOI: 10.1002/lary.70359
Cited by: 1
References: 8

Abstract

This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Viral-associated cancers and disorders HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations Head and Neck Cancer Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
The Laryngoscope
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
136
Issue
6
Pages
2631–2637
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN