Visceral Kaposi's Sarcoma Presenting as Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Hauser, Naomi; McKenzie, Devon; Fonseca, Xavier; Orsini, Jose

Hauser, Naomi; McKenzie, Devon; Fonseca, Xavier; Orsini, Jose.

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Hauser N; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
McKenzie D; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
Fonseca X; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.
Orsini J; Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA.

Case Rep Gastrointest Med ; 2015: 438973, 2015.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26064706

RESUMEN

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.

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Case Rep Gastrointest Med Año: 2015 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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