Disseminated Kaposi sarcoma presenting in unusual locations: A case report

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is the most common malignancy associated with HIV infection. It usually affects the skin, the gastrointestinal tract and the lungs. It is generally described in the setting of CD4 counts < 150 cells/mm[sup.3] - 200 cells/mm[sup.3]. We describe a case of recurrence of KS with a...

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Published in:SA journal of radiology 2017-11, Vol.21 (2), p.1-3
Main Authors: Mudau, Adziambei, Makhanya, Nonjabulo Z, Suleman, Farhana E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Antiretroviral agents
Antiretroviral drugs
breast mass
Case Report
CD4 antigen
CD4 count
Chemotherapy
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Dosage and administration
Family medical history
Gastrointestinal tract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Highly active antiretroviral therapy
HIV
HIV infections
Human immunodeficiency virus
Infections
Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma
Lymphatic system
Malignancy
Medicine, General & Internal
musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal system
Patients
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Risk factors
Sarcoma
Skin
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasound imaging
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Summary:Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is the most common malignancy associated with HIV infection. It usually affects the skin, the gastrointestinal tract and the lungs. It is generally described in the setting of CD4 counts < 150 cells/mm[sup.3] - 200 cells/mm[sup.3]. We describe a case of recurrence of KS with a rare presentation of breast and musculoskeletal involvement in the setting of a CD4 count of 374 cell/mm[sup.3] and an undetectable viral load. The patient was on highly active antiretroviral therapy for 5 years at the time of the second presentation.
ISSN:1027-202X
2078-6778
2078-6778
DOI:10.4102/sajr.v21i2.1260