Differential diagnosis between Kaposi's sarcoma and pseudo-Kaposi's arteriovenous malformation by scintigraphy.
Kaposi's sarcoma and pseudo-Kaposi's arteriovenous malformation differ greatly in cause, evolution, prognosis, and treatment; yet their clinical macroscopic manifestations are similar. A simple and safe method of distinguishing between them is described.
D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m