Kaposi’s sarcoma in AIDS patients: a case series

Małgorzata Dominiak; Julia Domurad-Falenta; Aleksandra Lesiak; Joanna Narbutt

doi:10.5114/dr.2024.149034

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Case report

Kaposi’s sarcoma in AIDS patients: a case series

Małgorzata Dominiak

¹

,

Julia Domurad-Falenta

²

,

Aleksandra Lesiak

^{1, 3}

,

Joanna Narbutt

¹

Department of Dermatology, Paediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
Department of Dermatology, Paediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Wl. Bieganski Specialist Hospital, Lodz, Poland
Laboratory of Autoinflammatory, Genetic and Rare Skin Disorders, Department of Dermatology, Paediatric Dermatology and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland

Dermatol Rev/Przegl Dermatol 2024, 111, 373-378

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/dr.2024.149034

Online publish date: 2025/02/25

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Kaposi’s sarcoma is a multifocal tumor of endothelial origin associated with human herpesvirus 8 infection. Lesions typically appear as patches, plaques, or hemorrhagic nodules. Kaposi’s sarcoma occurs in four main forms: classic, endemic African, iatrogenic (linked to immunosuppressive therapy), and epidemic (associated with HIV infection). In HIV-infected patients, lesions commonly affect the face and may spread to the limbs, trunk, and genital areas. In some cases, internal organs, primarily the gastrointestinal tract, may also be involved. The diagnosis of Kaposi’s sarcoma requires histopathological confirmation. Early detection and prompt initiation of antiretroviral therapy are crucial for improving patient prognosis.

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HIV, malignancy, Kaposi’s sarcoma

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Kaposi’s sarcoma in AIDS patients: a case series

Małgorzata Dominiak 1 , Julia Domurad-Falenta 2 , Aleksandra Lesiak 1, 3 , Joanna Narbutt 1

HIV, malignancy, Kaposi’s sarcoma

Małgorzata Dominiak

¹

,

Julia Domurad-Falenta

²

,

Aleksandra Lesiak

^{1, 3}

,

Joanna Narbutt

¹