[Pseudotumor of the hypopharynx and other primary diseases in the head and neck region in HIV infections. A case report and review of the literature].

The present article describes a pseudotumor of the hypopharynx, and deteriorating breathing and swallowing in a 72-year-old man. The pseudotumor was due to advanced HIV-infection and is the first such case to be described. Additionally, the article reviews the literature concerning otorhinolaryngeal diseases as primary manifestations of HIV infection.