Kaposi Sarcoma Mimicking a Lingual Lesion in an HIV-Negative Patient: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Tonsillar Kaposi sarcoma is rare, reported in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This case report of a tonsillar Kaposi sarcoma (KS) in an HIV-negative male patient, initially misinterpreted as a lingual lesion diagnosed with KS following tonsillectomy, highlights the value of a differential diagnosis in atypical presentations. The case report discusses the etiologic agent of KS, its detection and treatment, and a few case reports about tonsillar KS with no association with AIDS. The case underscores the diagnostic challenge of oropharyngeal lesions, particularly in patients with risk factors but negative HIV status.