The patient is HIV seropositive. The most common intraoral locations for this lesion are the gingiva and palate. When diagnosed, this vascular lesion meets the criteria for the diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is the name of the vascular lesion seen in this image?

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Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular neoplasm seen on the palate or gingiva of an HIV-infected patient. Oral Kaposi sarcoma is an indication of severe immune deficiency. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in association with HIV infection. Thrombocytopenia is a bleeding disorder associated with many systemic conditions. Hemangioma is a benign developmental proliferation of capillaries.

The Patient Is HIV Seropositive