Complicaciones estomatológicas en pacientes con sarcoma de Kaposi asociado al VIH/SIDA en el Hospital de infectología Dr. José Rodríguez Maridueña.

Abstract

Introduction: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most common neoplasm of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) today. Objective: To identify dental complications in patients with Kaposi's Sarcoma associated with HIV/AIDS at the Dr. José Rodríguez Maridueña Infectious Hospital. Materials and methods: This study is retrospective, cross-sectional with a descriptive, non-experimental design. The universe was made up of 50 patients with Kaposi's Syndrome associated with HIV/AIDS at the Dr. José Rodríguez Maridueña Infectology Hospital. Analysis and discussion of results: The results regarding the age group were 87.50% male and 12.50% female. As for the diagnosis by images, 65.00% underwent chest X-ray. Laboratory tests were performed on 100% of the patients. The skin manifestations 60.00% of those affected presented papules. Of the primary oral lesions, 57.50% of the patients showed macules. On the other hand, among the secondary oral lesions, 40.00% were affected by candidiasis. Treatments for oral lesions that patients had, more than 50% used antifungals. Conclusion: According to the analysis carried out, it was obtained that the male patients had a higher incidence compared to the female sex, in addition to the most frequent imaging study, chest x-ray. Additionally, all patients underwent laboratory tests. On the other hand, among the skin manifestations, papules and macules were more common. Of the primary oral lesions, macules and papules were also found on the mucosa, as well as ulcerations and plaque. On the other hand, regarding secondary oral lesions, they were mostly affected by candidiasis and periodontal diseases. Treatments for oral lesions were more prescribed antifungals and oral rinses.