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Correspondence to Author:  Yi-Chine Lee Hsueh-Yuling and Wan-Ne Line.  

Selcuk University,Konya,Turkey.

Abstract:  HIV is still difficult to diagnose because of its vague clinical manifestations and primarily flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, sore throat, and general weakness. While laryngeal symptoms are uncommon, mouth lesions including oral candidiasis and Kaposi sarcoma are very commonly linked to HIV infection. We present two instances of Endoscopy of recently diagnosed HIV patients who presented with a sore throat showed an epiglottic ulcerative tumor-like lesion.Because of the recurrent symptoms and the possibility of malignancy, a laryngomicrosurgical biopsy of the lesions was conducted. Acute and chronic inflammation were seen in the results, but no pathology diagnosis was made. Additional laboratory testing was planned taking into account HIV infection, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and autoimmune illnesses because of their enduring and unusual symptoms. HIV infection was confirmed by the results. After receiving effective antiviral therapy, these individuals laryngeal symptoms subsided in a matter of weeks. In order to properly treat individuals who have idiopathic and persistent epiglottitis or an epiglottic ulcer following medicinal treatment, HIV infection must be taken into consideration as a possible cause.

Citation:

Wan-Ne Line. Two Case Reports Of Isolated Epiglottic Signs Of Hiv Infection. Advances in Tropical Medicine 2025.