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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of Kaposi's sarcoma is an immune deficiency state. Other risk factors include multiple sexual partners, homosexual males, and medical procedures such as blood transfusions and organ transplantation.[1][2]
Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Description |
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| Gender | Males are more commonly affected with Kaposi's sarcoma than females. |
| Sexual preference |
Both homosexual individuals and individuals with multiple sexual partners are at increased risk to develop Kaposi's sarcoma. |
| Immune deficiency state |
AIDS patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy are at increased risk to develop Kaposi's sarcoma. |
| Medical procedures | Patients receiving blood transfusions or organ transplantations are at increased risk to develop Kaposi's sarcoma. |
| Ethnicity | Individuals of a Jewish, Mediterranean, and African descent are at increased risk to develop Kaposi's sarcoma. |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sarcoma- Kaposi Guide. Cancer.Net (2015) http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/sarcoma-kaposi/risk-factors-and-prevention Accessed on January, 20 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kaposi's sarcoma. Wikipedia (2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaposi's_sarcoma Accessed on January, 17 2015