Non AIDS Kaposi's Sarcoma Leading to Lower Extremities Wounds, Case Presentations and Discussion

Phavixay, Laemthong; Raynolds, David; Simman, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.jccw.2013.01.003

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“…KS is a low-grade vascular lesion associated with infection with the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) [2].…”

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“…The major goals of treatment are symptom palliation, prevention of disease progression and shrinkage of tumor and psychological stress [2].…”

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“…Local therapies are forms that can be helpful for the management of symptomatic large KS lesions or for cosmetic reasons; however they do not put off the growth of new lesions in untreated area [2] (Figure 1). …”

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“…Chemotherapy and liposomal doxorubicin however can be reserved for far more advanced disease with rapid progression [2][3][4].…”

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“…It was not easy to diagnose. Other differentials can be pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma [1][2][3][4] and Bacillary angiomatosis. However, pyogenic granuloma usually has a young skin collerate around the base while Kaposi sarcoma does not.…”

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Elghblawi¹

2016

HIV Curr Res

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Introduction: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an HIV associated skin lesion. Kaposi sarcoma is rare in HIV negative patients and is associated with HHV-8 infection. Clinically it presents as a pink nodular mass, single or multiple which can mimic pyogenic granuloma and bacillary angiomatosis. The etiology associated with HHV-8. Treatment options modalities can vary between from electrocuatery to surgical excision.

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“…KS is a low-grade vascular lesion associated with infection with the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) [2].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The major goals of treatment are symptom palliation, prevention of disease progression and shrinkage of tumor and psychological stress [2].…”

Section: Case Reportmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Case Reportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Chemotherapy and liposomal doxorubicin however can be reserved for far more advanced disease with rapid progression [2][3][4].…”

Section: Case Reportmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Elghblawi¹

2016

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A case of mistaken identity: classic Kaposi sarcoma misdiagnosed as a diabetic foot ulcer in an atypical patient

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Wrobel

2019

Clin Diabetes Endocrinol

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Background The presentation of Kaposi sarcoma is divided into four known clinical subtypes. In this case report we describe classic Kaposi sarcoma in an African-American heterosexual, diabetic, seronegative human immunodeficiency virus male. Classic Kaposi sarcoma is rare in this patient demographic and can be easily misdiagnosed. Case presentation The patient presented with a lesion between the fourth and fifth digits of his right foot which was initially diagnosed as a diabetic foot ulcer. Despite local wound care, the lesion did not resolve. A shave biopsy was performed and histopathology findings were consistent with classic Kaposi sarcoma. Conclusions The patient tolerated local radiotherapy well and had complete resolution of his pedal lesion. There have been emerging associations between diabetes and Kaposi sarcoma. As such, clinicians should have a low threshold when considering the biopsy of suspicious pedal lesions in patients with diabetes. The utilization of appropriate biopsy technique may lead to the diagnosis of classic KS tumors in populations outside of the current four widely accepted clinical subtypes.

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Kaposi Sarcoma in an Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Seronegative Mediterranean Female: Report of a Rare Case

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Patient: Female, 57Final Diagnosis: Classic Kaposi sarcomaSymptoms: SkinMedication: —Clinical Procedure: BiopsySpecialty: SurgeryObjective:Rare diseaseBackground:Kaposi sarcoma is a malignancy commonly linked to HIV infection or immunosuppression. An association with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) infection has also been reported. We present a case of classic Kaposi sarcoma in a female Mediterranean patient.Case Report:A 57-year-old white female of Greek ethnicity, with no history of HIV infection or immunosuppression, presented to the Surgical Out-patient Department of our Center, with complaints of extensive discolored skin lesion on both legs, initially considered as chronic vein insufficiency. Histopathological findings from skin biopsies revealed Kaposi sarcoma.Conclusions:Non-HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma is an HHV-8-related, angioproliferating skin cancer that can cause pain, disfigurement, and limb dysfunction. High suspicion of this condition can lead to early treatment and delay progression.

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Non AIDS Kaposi's Sarcoma Leading to Lower Extremities Wounds, Case Presentations and Discussion

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Beating the Pink

Beating the Pink

A case of mistaken identity: classic Kaposi sarcoma misdiagnosed as a diabetic foot ulcer in an atypical patient

Kaposi Sarcoma in an Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Seronegative Mediterranean Female: Report of a Rare Case

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