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Classical Kaposi's Sarcoma in a Nigerian Farmer: A Case Report/Nijeryali Bir Ciftcide Klasik Kaposi Sarkomu: Vak'a Takdimi
Classical Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) typically affects elderly men of Mediterranean and Jewish origin. We present an unusual case of classical KS in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative elderly farmer from rural Nigeria. He had multiple brownish nodules and plaques on both lower extremities...
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Published in: | The Eurasian journal of medicine 2015-06, Vol.47 (2), p.158 |
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Main Authors: | , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Classical Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) typically affects elderly men of Mediterranean and Jewish origin. We present an unusual case of classical KS in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative elderly farmer from rural Nigeria. He had multiple brownish nodules and plaques on both lower extremities associated with lymphoedema. Histopathological examination of a biopsy of the skin nodule confirmed the diagnosis of KS. The lesions only showed marginal improvement on chemotherapy which necessitated a referral for radiotherapy. There is a need to look beyond the traditional geographical distinction of KS variants as we continue to experience a dynamic role for environmental co-factors in the development of KS. |
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ISSN: | 1308-8734 1308-8742 |
DOI: | 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2015.102 |