Acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related hyperkeratotic Kaposi's sarcoma with severe lymphoedema: report of five cases.
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most frequent neoplasm in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. Whereas typical cases present as erythematous, plaque or nodular lesions, hyperkeratotic variants of AIDS-associated KS are rare. We describe five patients with AIDS-associated KS with hyperkeratosis and lymphoedema as prominent features. We also speculate on its pathogenesis.
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Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University of Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany. ulrich.hengge@uni-essen.de
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology