The patient is HIV seropositive. The most common intraoral locations for this type of 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 that is seen in this image?

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The patient is HIV seropositive. The most common intraoral locations for this type of 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 that is seen in this image?

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The vascular lesion seen in this image is characteristic of Kaposi sarcoma, which is commonly seen in HIV-positive patients. It presents as red to blue or black macules, plaques, or nodules, and is caused by human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) infection. The lesion is usually found in the gingiva and palate in HIV-positive patients. The other options, including Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thrombocytopenia and hemangioma, are not associated with HIV infection in the same way as Kaposi sarcoma.

The Patient Is HIV Seropositive