Kaposi sarcoma

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a cancer that causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin, in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat, in lymph nodes, or in other organs. These patches, or lesions, are usually red or purple. They are made of cancer cells, blood vessels, and blood cells.KS is caused by infection with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). Most people infected with HHV-8 don't get KS. It usually happens inPeople with weak immune systems, due to HIV/AIDS, drugs taken after an organ transplant, or another diseaseOlder men of Jewish or Mediterranean descentYoung men in AfricaThe skin lesions may not cause symptoms. But they can spread to other parts of the body, especially in people with HIV/AIDS. If they spread to the digestive tract or lungs, they can cause bleeding. Lesions on the lungs can also make it hard to breathe.Treatment depends on where the lesions are and how bad they are. Options include radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy. People with HIV/AIDS also take HIV/AIDS medicines.NIH: National Cancer Institute

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A 36 yr old male patient who had AIDS and kaposis sarcoma was evaluated for 2 years history of painless extensive papill...See More

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Human Papilloma virus infected patient .Globally, anogenital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Peak prevalence of HPV infection typically occurs within the first decade after sexual debut. The worldwide prevalence of ge...


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GLOMUS TUMOR

A 70-year-old male presented with a 12-year history of a painful cutaneous vascular lesion on his left shoulder. Pain wa...See More

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Yes it's GLOMUS TUMOR. . This vascular hamartoma arises from the glomus body, usually appears in the subungual region of the fingers. There are only 15 reported cases that have been located in the shoulder. They can occur as a painful or te...


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