Defining the role of radiation therapy in the management of epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma.
The role of radiotherapy in the treatment of epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma needs to be defined. Over the past 4 years, we have irradiated 47 Kaposi's sarcomas in 38 patients having AIDS. Doses ranging from 800 cGy in 1 fraction to 3000 cGy in 10 fractions over 2 weeks were applied on an individualized basis. Treatment generally was successful in achieving palliation; however, toxicity in certain circumstances argues against indiscriminate use of this modality.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy*