title: Topical imiquimod 5% as a treatment for localized genital Kaposi's sarcoma in an HIV-negative man: a case report.
abstract: We report a case of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in an HIV-negative man who has sex with men (MSM) that was successfully treated by topical application of imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara). Our case highlights a potentially effective and non-invasive method of treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma in the shortest timeframe yet recorded. The location of the lesions on the patient's penis also highlights the need for a non-invasive treatment.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Australia.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Fairley
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Denham
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yoganathan
authors.forename: T R H
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Read
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000077271:Imiquimod