Orbital Kaposi's Sarcoma in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Abstract

A 28-year-old white male with AIDS-C3 staging, presented with an extensive hemorrhagic dark mass localized in the left orbit. No other ophthalmic findings were disclosed. Ultrasonography and computed axial tomographic scans showed orbital involvement. Orbital Kaposi's sarcoma is a rare finding and only a few cases have been reported. Systemic examination revealed other lesions suggestive of disseminated mucocutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, oral candidiasis, membranous esophagitis and granulomatous hepatitis. Eyelid incisional biopsy disclosed Kaposi's sarcoma. Despite intensive chemotherapy progression was aggressive with a fatal outcome.