[Epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma. A study of 5 cases]

An Med Interna. 1989 Aug;6(8):431-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

5 cases of epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma in 5 homosexual males with HIV infection are presented. All of them died 3, 8, 9, 11, 24 months, respectively, after the initial diagnosis. We review the actual therapeutic possibilities of this neoplasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy
  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy