Classic Kaposi Sarcoma in an Immunocompetent Male From Haiti: An Unusual Epidemiological Presentation.

Vanegas, Emanuel; Thida, Aye M; Heilman, Edward; Preet, Mohan

Vanegas, Emanuel; Thida, Aye M; Heilman, Edward; Preet, Mohan.

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Vanegas E; Department of Internal Medicine, Woodhull Medical Center, New York, USA.
Thida AM; Department of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, USA.
Heilman E; Department of Dermatology and Pathology, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, USA.
Preet M; Department of Hematology and Oncology, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, USA.

Cureus ; 16(7): e64518, 2024 Jul.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39139306

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative disorder caused by human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection. KS manifests as vascular and mucosal nodules and is classified into four subtypes based on epidemiology, clinical presentation, histopathology, and HHV-8/human immunodeficiency virus serology. Here, we present a unique case of classic KS in an 84-year-old immunocompetent Haitian male patient, highlighting the rarity of this variant in this population. Additionally, our article delves into the broader context by reviewing a few documented cases of classic KS in the Caribbean region.

Palabras clave

kaposi sarcoma hiv negative; kaposi sarcoma in an immunocompetent patient; kaposi sarcoma management; kaposi sarcoma treatment; kaposi tumor

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE País/Región como asunto: Haiti Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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