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==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ||
===Endoscopy=== | ===Endoscopy=== | ||
* Findings on endoscopy suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include localized purpuric lesion located with the stomach and duodenum. | |||
===Bronchoscopy=== | ===Bronchoscopy=== | ||
* Findings on bronchoscopy suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include localized purpuric located at the terminal airways. | |||
===Biopsy=== | ===Biopsy=== | ||
* The definitive diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma is confirmed by a biopsy. Charecterstic findings for Kaposi's sarcoma on microscopic histopathological analysis can be found [[Kaposi's sarcoma pathophysiology|'''here''']].. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:HIV/AIDS]] | [[Category:HIV/AIDS]] | ||
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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
Other diagnostic studies for Kaposi's sarcoma include endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and biopsy.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Endoscopy
- Findings on endoscopy suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include localized purpuric lesion located with the stomach and duodenum.
Bronchoscopy
- Findings on bronchoscopy suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include localized purpuric located at the terminal airways.
Biopsy
- The definitive diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma is confirmed by a biopsy. Charecterstic findings for Kaposi's sarcoma on microscopic histopathological analysis can be found here..