title: Visceral Kaposi's Sarcoma Presenting as Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
abstract: Since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the incidence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome- (AIDS-) related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) has decreased dramatically. While cutaneous KS is the most common and well-known manifestation, knowledge of alternative sites such as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is important. GI-KS is particularly dangerous because of its potential for serious complications including perforation, obstruction, or bleeding. We report a rare case of GI-KS presenting as upper GI bleeding in a human immunodeficiency virus- (HIV-) infected transgendered individual. Prompt diagnosis and early initiation of therapy are the cornerstones for management of this potentially severe disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
authors.forename: Naomi
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hauser
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
authors.forename: Devon
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McKenzie
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Fonseca
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
authors.forename: Jose
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6545-3180
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Orsini