Unusual presentation of Kaposi sarcoma in an HIV-negative woman.
Dermatol Online J
; 26(4)2020 Apr 15.
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| ID: mdl-32621687
ABSTRACT
Kaposi sarcoma typically presents as violaceous macules and papules in immunocompromised, specifically HIV-positive, patients. Its distinct clinical features often facilitate rapid diagnosis. In this article, we report a case of Kaposi sarcoma presenting as a concerning yet nondescript lesion in an HIV-negative woman. Although Kaposi sarcoma is frequently part of the differential diagnosis for skin lesions affecting HIV-positive patients, it is less frequently considered in HIV-negative individuals. Additionally, this case differs from the classic clinical presentation of Kaposi sarcoma by resembling a squamous cell carcinoma or superficial basal cell carcinoma. Therefore, it illustrates the importance of suspicious lesion biopsies to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sarcoma de Kaposi
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Soronegatividade para HIV
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article