What could be the most appropriate provisional diagnosis for multiple nodular exophytic reddish lesions of oral mucosa in an AIDS patient ?
Correct answer: C. Kaposi's sarcoma
- A. Hemangioma
- B. Focal epithelial hyperplasia
- C. Kaposi's sarcoma
- D. Acute pseudo-membranous candidiasis
Explanation
Multiple reddish or violaceous exophytic oral nodules in a patient with AIDS are highly suggestive of Kaposi sarcoma, which is associated with HHV-8. Candidiasis usually produces removable white plaques rather than persistent nodules.
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