Insect bite associated Kaposi's sarcoma with oral lesions.
A case of Kaposi's sarcoma with oral, pharyngeal and extremity lesions is reported. The first lesion appeared on the spot of an insect bite on the left leg during a stay in the Mediterranean area. Possible viral transmission by this route is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D007866:Leg; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology