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Granuloma annulare and Kaposi sarcoma as the onset of HIV in a patient without risk behaviour

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes a 34-year-old, HIV-positive, female referred to the hospital for treatment. The patient had widespread Kaposi sarcoma and a very low CD4-number. Prior to diagnosis, she had generalized granuloma annulare for six months, an incident of herpes zoster, and no sexual risk behaviour. In young cases with generalized granuloma annulare, an underlying immunodeficiency should be suspected and an HIV-test performed. Furthermore, HIV is found in all population groups and not only in classical risk groups.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v05240357

Authors: Caroline Vasard Boesen, Torsten Roed, Ninna Aggerholm-Pedersen

Institutions: North Denmark Region, Aalborg University Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Skin Diseases and Diabetes

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404249338