Classic Kaposi’s Sarcoma

2005 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 586-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Levi
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Skin Biopsy ◽  
Case History ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Detailed History ◽  
Size Number ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
History Of

Classic Kaposi’s sarcoma is one form of Kaposi’s sarcoma. It is usually first seen in the skin of the lower extremities, where it is frequently misdiagnosed as a bruise. As time progresses, the lesions increase in size, number, and color. Early diagnosis is paramount to decrease metastasis to other organ systems such as the lungs, kidneys, and liver. The podiatric physician must take a detailed history, follow the course of the illness, and be aware that definitive diagnosis is made by a skin biopsy. This article provides a case history of Kaposi’s sarcoma and discusses diagnosis and treatment of this disease. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 95(6): 586–588, 2005)

scholarly journals Dermatomyositis with Kaposi’s Sarcoma in a Patient without Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Infection

1991 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Dana Liang ◽  
Andrew Szilagyi ◽  
Robin C Billick ◽  
Herbert Srolovitz ◽  
Ricardo Bullen
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Involvement ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
First Case ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

The first case of dermatomyositis complicating cutaneous and visceral Kaposi’s sarcoma is presented in a 75-year-old man without human immunodeficiency virus infection. Dermatomyositis preceded a definitive diagnosis of Kaposi’s sarcoma by six months, although in retrospect unrecognized lesions may have presented simultaneously. He was treated with prednisone and azathioprine, thus raising the possibility of the role of immunosuppression in promoting progression of the sarcoma. It is suggested that although the association between dermatomyositis and Kaposi’s sarcoma occurs rarely, dermatomyositis should be considered a paraneoplastic syndrome of Kaposi’s sarcoma. Further, the finding of cutaneous lesions of Kaposi’s sarcoma could predict gastrointestinal involvement when dermatomyositis and Kaposi’s sarcoma occur in the same patient.

scholarly journals Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus-Related Solid Lymphoma Involving the Heart and Brain

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Jason R. Andrews ◽  
Yoon Andrew Cho-Park ◽  
Judith Ferry ◽  
Jeremy S. Abramson ◽  
Gregory K. Robbins
Keyword(s):  
Infected Patient ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Primary Effusion Lymphoma ◽  
Central Nervous System Involvement ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus

Since its discovery in 1994, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) has been associated with lymphoproliferative disorders, particularly in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The disorders most strongly linked to KSHV are multicentric Castleman's Disease (MCD), primary effusion lymphoma, and diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. We report an unusual case of KSHV-associated lymphoma in an HIV-infected patient manifesting with myocardial and central nervous system involvement. We discuss this case in the context of increasing array of KSHV-associated lymphomas. In the HIV-infected patient with a mass lesion, a history of cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma and prolonged immunosuppression should alert clinicians as to the possibility of KSHV-associated lymphoproliferative disorders, in order to establish a timely diagnosis.

Sarcoma de Kaposi lingual. Rara variante en paciente VIH positivo. A propósito de un caso.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Santamaría ◽  
María Elena Mengual ◽  
Severino Rey
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Vascular Lesion ◽  
Human Herpes ◽  
Human Herpes Virus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinical Variants ◽  
Human Herpes Virus Type ◽  
Skin Mucosa

Kaposi's sarcoma is a vascular lesion of intermediate-grade malignant potential affecting skin, mucosa, lymph nodes, and viscera. Four clinical variants have been recognized: classic, African Kaposi sarcoma, immunosuppression-associated Kaposi sarcoma and AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma. Human herpes virus type 8 is implicated as the etiological agent in all of them. We present a 39-year-old man with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis under treatment, and two months of evolution HIV / AIDS, with a lympangiomatous Kaposi sarcoma in an atypical location. Keywords: Kaposi's sarcoma; HIV; HHV-8; vascular neoplasia; lymphangioma-like Kaposi sarcoma.

HIV-Related Tumors of the Oral Cavity

1994 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ficarra ◽  
L.E. Eversole
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hiv Negative

In HIV-infected patients with AIDS the most frequent malignancies are Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In these patients, the natural history of these tumors is quite different from those of HIV-negative subjects. These tumors may present atypical clinical aspects, may be very aggressive, and the coexistence of immunosuppression and opportunistic infections may render their treatment more difficult. The aim of this article is to provide updated information on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, natural history, and management of tumors that develop in the oral cavity of patients with AIDS.

The Natural History of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

1986 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
pp. 1162-1162
Author(s):  
B. Safai ◽  
K.G. Johnson ◽  
P.L. Myskowski ◽  
B. Koziner ◽  
S.Y. Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
History Of ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

scholarly journals Aspergillus mastoiditis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

1997 ◽  
Vol 111 (6) ◽  
pp. 560-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. D. Yates ◽  
T. Upile ◽  
P. R. Axon ◽  
J. de Carpentier
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Case History ◽  
Acute Mastoiditis ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Appropriate Therapy ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

AbstractWe present the case history of a patient who was severely immunocompromised due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and who subsequently developed acute mastoiditis due to Aspergillus fumigatus. Fungal otomastoiditis is a rarely reported complication of HIV infection. A high index of suspicion is required in these patients to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

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