A report of two non-AIDS associated Kaposi's sarcoma in Malaysia.
Kaposi's sarcoma is an uncommon cutaneous neoplasm seen classically in elderly males of East European or Jewish extract. It has been known to be endemic in sub-Saharan Africa for many years. Numerous cases had been described in patients on long-term immunosuppressive therapy and in patients living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In spite of the increasing number of organ transplant recipients and people living with AIDS. Kaposi's sarcoma remains rare in Asia. We report two cases seen in Johor, Malaysia.
Choon
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SE
Department of Dermatology, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor.
Khoo
J J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D016898:Interferon-alpha