Mondaandoeningen bij HIV-infectie; eerste ervaringen bij veertig seropositieve patiënten

– In patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a wide variety of oral lesions can be observed. Some of these lesions, such as hairy leucoplakia and Kaposi's sarcoma, are rather characteristic of this viral infection. However, many of the other reported lesions and conditions, such as candidiasis, chronic periodontal disease and mucosal ulcers can also be indicative of the presence of HIV.

A total of 40 seropositive patients were examined for the presence of oral lesions in the period of 1st October 1986-30th September 1987 in the Teaching Hospital of the Free University, Amsterdam. In 24 patients oral lesions were observed. Candidiasis, hairy leucoplakia and periodontal disease occurred most frequently. The oral manifestations were the first signs of HIV-infection in 4 patients.