[Reflections on unexpected onset of Kaposi's sarcoma in a case psoriasis]

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 1990 Dec;125(12):579-81.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of Kaposi's classic sarcoma with a particularly rapid and aggressive onset is reported in an 80-year-old patient affected by psoriasis for about 30 years. The therapies previously used to treat the patient's psoriasis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Male
  • PUVA Therapy
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / pathology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Time Factors