Penile gangrene associated with extensive Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) of the penis is a well-recognized manifestation of the acquired immunodeficency syndrome. Extensive KS of the genitalia progressed and caused penile gangrene in 2 cases. Management is palliative with urinary diversion via percutaneous suprapubic cystostomy.
Klein
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Department of Urology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY 10019, USA.
Lowe
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology*; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000150:complications*