BACKGROUND: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a tumour of endothelial, blood and lymphatic cells, caused by an infection with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). The skin lesions of KS, especially of the classical or Mediterranean variant (CKS), are represented by red-purple macules, plaques and nodules, localised mainly on the extremities. CASE REPORT: This case series intend to describe multifocal atypical kaposian manifestations in two HIV negative subjects, affected by CKS, treated with successful chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: Although atypical manifestations are extremely rare events, we suggest an accurate, objective examination because a prompt diagnosis can lead to a vital intervention in the patient's health and sometimes to the identification of the disease itself.

Atypical manifestations in classic kaposi sarcoma: Case series of two patients HIV - negative / Peduto, T.; Cillo, F.; Nappa, P.; Delfino, M.; Fabbrocini, G.; Ferrillo, M.. - In: OPEN ACCESS MACEDONIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. - ISSN 1857-9655. - 7:6(2019), pp. 1021-1024. [10.3889/oamjms.2019.162]

Atypical manifestations in classic kaposi sarcoma: Case series of two patients HIV - negative

Peduto T.;Cillo F.;Nappa P.;Delfino M.;Fabbrocini G.;Ferrillo M.
2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a tumour of endothelial, blood and lymphatic cells, caused by an infection with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). The skin lesions of KS, especially of the classical or Mediterranean variant (CKS), are represented by red-purple macules, plaques and nodules, localised mainly on the extremities. CASE REPORT: This case series intend to describe multifocal atypical kaposian manifestations in two HIV negative subjects, affected by CKS, treated with successful chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: Although atypical manifestations are extremely rare events, we suggest an accurate, objective examination because a prompt diagnosis can lead to a vital intervention in the patient's health and sometimes to the identification of the disease itself.
2019
Atypical manifestations in classic kaposi sarcoma: Case series of two patients HIV - negative / Peduto, T.; Cillo, F.; Nappa, P.; Delfino, M.; Fabbrocini, G.; Ferrillo, M.. - In: OPEN ACCESS MACEDONIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. - ISSN 1857-9655. - 7:6(2019), pp. 1021-1024. [10.3889/oamjms.2019.162]
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