What are some oral manifestations of Kaposi's Sarcoma and where can I get photos of this disease?
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involvement of the oral cavity is seen after that of the extremities and face. the oral lesions are same as cutaneous nodules i.e. they appear as reddish or brownish red nodules which may vary in size from a few mm to a cm or more in diameter. cervical lymph node and salivary gland involvement commonly precedes cutaneous and visceral involvement in African children.\n\nu may refer to textbook of Oral Pathology(Shafer), PubMed, http://www.hivdent.org/slides/ (for pictures)..
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http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/Diseases/rosaidorfmandisease.htm
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arthritis\n\nI'm posititve\nKaposi's sarcoma is a cancer that causes purple lesions on the skin--most often in men with AIDS\nTuberculosis, pneumonia, and yeast infections are known as opportunistic infections--infections that healthy individuals can usually fight off, but those who are immuno-compromised have a difficult time fighting these infections.
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Could have mouth cancer.\n\nCoach
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HSV1 (HHV1) and HSV2 (HHV2) are neurotrophic alpha-herpesviruses that only naturally occur in humans. There are no animal reservoirs. \nHSV1 and HSV2 are of direct relevance to the practice of dentistry as: \nAppropriate Cross Infection practices will prevent unnecessary spread of HSV infections in the dental surgery. \nThe dentist is usually the first health care professional to be consulted when a patient has symptomatic oro-facial HSV infection: \nPrimary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis. \nReactivation lesions: \nCold Sores. \nReactivation of oral HSV. \nIt is essential that you are confident in the diagnosis and management of HSV infections: \nIncluding appropriate use of drugs included in the Dental Practitioners Formulary
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it talks about patients with selected medical problems. \n\npatients that have oral manifestations of systemic diseases , oral soft tissue, etc...
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At first there may not be any symptoms at all. The virus can live in the body without showing any symptoms for up to 10 years untreated. Symptoms do not seriously begin to develop until the virus has moved into the AIDS stage, which is the final stage of HIV infection. Within this stage, symptoms include:\n\n Mild: fatigue, unexplained weight loss, mild fever, diarrhea, and sore throat.\n Severe: loss of appetite, skin diseases, night sweats, and deterioration of mucous membranes.\n\n The best bet is to get tested regularly if you engage in risky sexual activity, or use injection drugs.  If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local department of public health. Free testing is available, as well as risk reduction, and post-infection counseling.
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Leukoplakia is a white or gray patch that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek. It is the mouth's reaction to chronic irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. Leukoplakia patches can also develop on the female genital area; however, the cause of this is unknown.\n\nThe growth can occur at any time in your life, but it is most common in the elderly.\n\n"Hairy" leukoplakia of the mouth is an unusual form of leukoplakia that is seen only in people who are infected with HIV, have AIDS, or AIDS-related complex. It consists of fuzzy, hence the name "hairy," white patches on the tongue and less frequently elsewhere in the mouth. It may resemble thrush, an infection caused by the fungus Candida which, in adults, usually occurs if your immune system is not working properly, and may be one of the first signs of infection with the HIV virus.
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Actually, KS is one of the diseases that defines a case of AIDS. If you have KS, then chances are high you have full blown AIDS, so you need to see the doctor about your T-cell count.\n\nMedLine has some great info about KS\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kaposissarcoma.html\n\nAny reputable AIDS advocacy organization or website will have more information on KS. But beware of who your sources are. Make sure they are REPUTABLE.
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What is it? \nMumps is a viral infection of the saliva-producing parotid glands, which are found either side of the face over the jaw bone. \n\nIt is spread in saliva by coughs and sneezes. \n\nSymptoms develop 14 to 24 days after exposure. \n\nWhat are the symptoms? \n\nThe illness begins with fever, shivers, tiredness and painful swelling of the parotid glands. \n\nThis gives the person a "puffy-cheeked" appearance, similar to that of a hamster, and can help make the diagnosis. \n\nThe swollen glands feel painful and make it difficult to open the mouth, talk, eat and drink. \n\nThere may also be headache, earache and abdominal pain. \n\nHowever, nearly a third of children will have no symptoms. \n\nMost people make an easy recovery with bed rest, but some can go on to develop unpleasant and serious complications. \n\nWhat are the possible complications? \n\nMeningitis can develop. Mumps was the commonest cause of viral meningitis in children prior to 1988, when the MMR vaccine was introduced. \n\nLess commonly, inflammation of the pancreas can also occur. \n\nFemales can also get inflammation of the ovaries, called oophoritis, and males, inflammation of the testicles, called orchitis. \n\nOccasionally mumps orchitis may lead to infertility. \n\nMumps can also cause permanent deafness. \n\nWhat is the treatment? \n\nThere is no specific treatment for mumps. \n\nTreatment should be based on alleviating symptoms.
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www.webmd.com! It has tons of information on any disease or symptom.
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I have seen cancer start with a small pimple like bump on the inside of the cheek.  If concerned seek advise from your doctor or denist.
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You could do the Herpes Virus, there's Herpes Simplex I and Herpes Simplex II.  You could find pictures too.  It is a very common virus.
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You should see an endocrinologist.  I doubt that it is cancer, but something glandular is going on?  Are the lymph nodes in your armpits swollen also?\n\nAlso, are you male or female?  Can you clench your teeth?\n\nYou should definitely see at doctor soon.  I think you're a bit young for hodgkins or any other lymphoma.  But it could be something serious (but curable).  Plus, hopefully you've had a mumps vaccination.  This is a symptom of mumps but if you were vaccinated when you were a child you will be protected from this.  However, there is an outbreak of mumps recently, so make sure you check whether you have received it or not. \n\nIf your doctor won't see you today or soon, you should probably see another doctor.  Even at 17, you have to take charge of your own health and well-being.
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Here you have a list and more info gluck!\n\nhttp://aids.about.com/cs/conditions/tp/signs.htm
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Hi,\n\nyou have brought up an "complicated" questions - pretty par with MM diagnosis.\n\nFirst question is:  how you doing?  I worry more about P.N. from  the Thal/Dex than Osteo from the infusion\n\nThere are a bunch of studies on Ostenecrosis going on at present.  The susceptibility to this is caused by the Zometa infusion.\n\n  Best way to avoid problem with Zometa (lots of other side effects) is to make sure you have long infusion times with plenty of hydration before and after \n\nMost important is VERY good dental support. \n\n Make sure your dentist has all the information and the studies - i make copies and give them to him every time I go in.  \n\nThere is a lot more information on this and the studies at the IMF website:   myeloma.org.  And you can call their hot line for more information (on the site)\n\nThis question has been going around the MMA support web group and the ACOR list too.  So check there for more information; some of our members are in studies around the question and could give you some "front line answers".\n\ngood luck\n\nJewells of AA\n27 month survivor and going strong
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try http://www.webmd.com