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Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Caused by HHV8 * Malignant tumor of endothelial cells * 4 types ** Classic – in older males ** Endemic – in Africa ** Immunosuppressive therapy-related ** AIDS-related * Clinical features ** Multiple cutaneous lesions *** Purplish macules -> patches -> papules -> plaques -> nodules ** Rapidly growing ** Initially seen on face, oral cavity or chest ** Organs can be involved * Treatment ** Vinblastine ** Radiotherapy ** Treat underlying..."
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<section begin="oncology" /><section begin="dermatology" />* Caused by HHV8, immunosuppression is risk factor
<section begin="dermatology" />* Caused by HHV8
* Malignant tumor of endothelial cells
* Malignant tumor of endothelial cells
* 4 types
* 4 types
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** Organs can be involved
** Organs can be involved
* Treatment
* Treatment
** Classic KS -> surgery or radiotherapy
** Vinblastine
** HIV-related KS -> treatment of AIDS alone may cause cancer regression
** Radiotherapy
** KS associated with non-HIV immunosuppression -> changing immunosuppressing drug alone may cause regression<section end="dermatology" /><section end="oncology" />
** Treat underlying HIV<section end="dermatology" />


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[[Category:Dermatology]]
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[[Category:Oncology]]

Revision as of 19:11, 17 July 2024

  • Caused by HHV8
  • Malignant tumor of endothelial cells
  • 4 types
    • Classic – in older males
    • Endemic – in Africa
    • Immunosuppressive therapy-related
    • AIDS-related
  • Clinical features
    • Multiple cutaneous lesions
      • Purplish macules -> patches -> papules -> plaques -> nodules
    • Rapidly growing
    • Initially seen on face, oral cavity or chest
    • Organs can be involved
  • Treatment
    • Vinblastine
    • Radiotherapy
    • Treat underlying HIV