Kaposi Sarcoma of the penis successfully treated with oral propranolol

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a vascular tumour associated with human herpesvirus-8 infection, with a benign course in most cases. Local or minimally invasive treatments have been suggested for localized KS, including cryotherapy, electrosurgery or topical drugs, among others. However, relapse is frequent,...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 2023-08, Vol.48 (9), p.1084-1086
Main Authors: Navarro-Bielsa, Alba, Gil-Pallares, Pedro, Diago-Irache, Adrian, Martínez-Arnau, Neus, Gracia-Cazaña, Tamara, Gilaberte, Yolanda
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Language:English
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Summary:Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a vascular tumour associated with human herpesvirus-8 infection, with a benign course in most cases. Local or minimally invasive treatments have been suggested for localized KS, including cryotherapy, electrosurgery or topical drugs, among others. However, relapse is frequent, and certain therapies might not be convenient in certain locations such as glans penis. Herein, we present a case of primary KS of the glans penis in an immunocompetent man successfully treated with oral propranolol, with total response.
ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
DOI:10.1093/ced/llad165