Kaposi sarcoma: Difference between revisions
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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
- Multiple cutaneous lesions
- Treatment
- Vinblastine
- Radiotherapy
- Treat underlying HIV