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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="dermatology" />* Caused by HHV8 | <section begin="oncology" /><section begin="dermatology" />* Caused by HHV8, immunosuppression is risk factor | ||
* 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 | ||
** | ** HIV-related KS -> treatment of AIDS alone may cause cancer regression | ||
** | ** KS associated with non-HIV immunosuppression -> changing immunosuppressing drug alone may cause regression<section end="dermatology" /><section end="oncology" /> | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
[[Category:Oncology]] | [[Category:Oncology]] | ||