Disseminated kaposi's sarcoma in an HIV-positive patient: A rare entity in an Indian patient

AIDS-associated disseminated Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare entity, especially in India due to the low prevalence of human herpes virus-8 infections in Indian population. Due to its rapid and progressive nature, early diagnosis and institution of highly active antiretroviral therapy is crucial in AID...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology 2016-05, Vol.61 (3), p.348-348
Main Authors: Behera, Biswanath, Chandrashekar, Laxmisha, Thappa, Devinder, Toi, Pampa, Vinod, Kolar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Care and treatment
Conflicts of interest
E-IJD Case Report
FDA approval
Health aspects
Highly active antiretroviral therapy
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Infections
Kaposi sarcoma
Lungs
Lymphatic system
Patients
Prognosis
Sarcoma
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Summary:AIDS-associated disseminated Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare entity, especially in India due to the low prevalence of human herpes virus-8 infections in Indian population. Due to its rapid and progressive nature, early diagnosis and institution of highly active antiretroviral therapy is crucial in AIDS-associated KS, with a view to achieving favorable prognosis. We report a case of disseminated KS in an HIV-1 positive patient, who presented with two months history of multiple violaceous patches and plaques over the trunk, bilateral upper limbs, lower limbs, and hard palate. The patient died of recurrent massive pleural effusion before starting antiretroviral therapy. This case is being reported due to the paucity of KS in the Indian literature, especially the disseminated type and to highlight its rapidly progressive course which can be fatal.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.182466