Kaposi's Sarcoma Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Kosmidis Christophoros, Efthimiadis Christopher, Anthimidis Georgios, karayannopoulou Georgia, Grigoriou Marios, Vassiliadou Kalliopi, Berovali Eleni, Fachantidis Panagiotis, Fahantidis Epaminondas
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, Interbalkan European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
Conclusion
Kaposi's sarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of indeterminate skin lesions, especially those affecting the extremities.
Supporting Evidence
- The lesion resembled a squamous cell carcinoma but was diagnosed as Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma.
- The patient tested negative for HIV but positive for human herpes virus type 8.
Takeaway
A 68-year-old woman had a skin lesion that looked like cancer, but it turned out to be a rare type of tumor called Kaposi's sarcoma, which can happen even in people without HIV.
Methodology
The patient underwent wide excision of the lesion and reconstruction with a skin graft, followed by histopathological analysis.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
68-year-old Mediterranean woman.
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