Kaposi Sarcoma in Afghanistan: A Case Series from a Tertiary Referral Center

Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular endothelial neoplasm caused by human herpesvirus 8. Although it is a well-studied disease, little is known about the specific characteristics or epidemiology of Kaposi sarcoma in Afghanistan. The data consist primarily of anecdotal reports and epidemiological studies ext...

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Published in:Dermatopathology (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2022-09, Vol.9 (3), p.258-270
Main Authors: Higgins, Alyssa D., Dunn, Richard J., Malikzai, Omer, Ahmadzai, Mirwais, Gardner, Jerad M., Stoff, Benjamin K., McMichael, Josette R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Afghanistan
AIDS
Biopsy
Case Report
Collaboration
Dermatology
dermatopathology
Edema
Epidemiology
Fungal infections
HIV
human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)
Human immunodeficiency virus
Immune system
Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposis sarcoma
Medical tests
pathology
Teaching hospitals
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Summary:Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular endothelial neoplasm caused by human herpesvirus 8. Although it is a well-studied disease, little is known about the specific characteristics or epidemiology of Kaposi sarcoma in Afghanistan. The data consist primarily of anecdotal reports and epidemiological studies extrapolated from neighboring countries. In this case series, we summarize existing data about Kaposi sarcoma in Afghanistan and present seven histologically confirmed cases with associated clinical features to shed light on the characteristics of Kaposi sarcoma in this unique geographic setting.
ISSN:2296-3529
2296-3529
DOI:10.3390/dermatopathology9030030