Naslov
Classic Kaposi's sarcoma: a case report.

Autori
Narancic-Skoric K ; Brajcic H ; Sabljar-Matovinovic M ; Filipec-Kanizaj T ; Marusic Vrsalovic M ; Knotek M ; Prkacin I ; Skegro D ; Gasparov S

Izvornik
Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica (1330-027X) 13 (2005); 22-27

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
Caposi sarcoma; HHV-8

Sažetak
A 60-year-old male from the Mediterranean area presented with edematous right leg and livid nodules and macules on the skin of upper and lower extremities. Biopsy specimen obtained from the right upper leg showed a pathohistologic finding indicative of Kaposi's sarcoma. Polymerase chain reaction testing revealed HHV-8 in the skin lesion. Serology for HIV was negative. Additional examinations did not reveal dissemination of the disease. Negative HIV serology, normal laboratory findings and absence of immunosuppressant therapy in the patient's history confirmed the diagnosis of the classic form of Kaposi's sarcoma.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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