Diseases
kaposi's sarcoma
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Overview
Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels. The tumors (lesions) of Kaposi's sarcoma typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face. Lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes.
Symptoms
- painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face.
- lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes.
Causes
- kaposi's sarcoma is caused by a virus called the human herpesvirus 8 (hhv-8), also known as the kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (kshv)
Risk factors
- sex
- ethnicity, people of jewish or mediterranean descent
- immune deficiency.
Diagnosis
- chest x-ray.
- upper endoscopy.
- fecal occult blood test.
- bronchoscopy.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is kaposi's sarcoma?
Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels. The tumors (lesions) of Kaposi's sarcoma typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face. Lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes.
What are the symptoms of kaposi's sarcoma?
painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face., lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes.
What causes kaposi's sarcoma?
kaposi's sarcoma is caused by a virus called the human herpesvirus 8 (hhv-8), also known as the kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (kshv)
Which medicines are used for kaposi's sarcoma?
interferon alfa 2b, liposomal doxorubicin, paclitaxel
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