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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include [[fever]], [[abdominal pain]], [[hematochezia]], [[hemoptysis]], and gradual development of red/violaceous [[macule]]s and patches over the nose, legs, and feet. | Symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include [[fever]], [[abdominal pain]], [[hematochezia]], [[hemoptysis]], and gradual development of red/violaceous [[macule]]s and patches over the nose, legs, and feet. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
*History-taking involves detailed evaluation of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), a thorough family history review, and a review of any other associated symptoms. | *History-taking involves detailed evaluation of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), a thorough family history review, and a review of any other associated symptoms. | ||
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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* General symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include: | * General symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include: | ||
:* [[Fever]] | :* [[Fever]] | ||
:* [[Night sweats]] | :* [[Night sweats]] | ||
:* [[Weight loss]] | :* [[Weight loss]] | ||
* The specific clinical presentation of Kaposi's sarcoma is determined by the exact anatomical location of the tumor such as:<ref name="wiki">Kaposi's sarcoma. Wikipedia (2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaposi's_sarcoma Accessed on January, 17 2015</ref><ref name="Nation">Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment–for health professionals. National Cancer Institute (2015) http://www.cancer.gov/types/soft-tissue-sarcoma/hp/kaposi-treatment-pdq#section/_15 Accessed on January, 20 2015</ref><ref name="cancer"> Sarcoma- Kaposi Guide. Cancer.Net (2015) http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/sarcoma-kaposi/risk-factors-and-prevention Accessed on January, 20 2015</ref> | * The specific clinical presentation of Kaposi's sarcoma is determined by the exact anatomical location of the tumor such as:<ref name="wiki">Kaposi's sarcoma. Wikipedia (2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaposi's_sarcoma Accessed on January, 17 2015</ref><ref name="Nation">Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment–for health professionals. National Cancer Institute (2015) http://www.cancer.gov/types/soft-tissue-sarcoma/hp/kaposi-treatment-pdq#section/_15 Accessed on January, 20 2015</ref><ref name="cancer">Sarcoma- Kaposi Guide. Cancer.Net (2015) http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/sarcoma-kaposi/risk-factors-and-prevention Accessed on January, 20 2015</ref> | ||
:* '''Kaposi's sarcoma located on the skin may present with:''' | :* '''Kaposi's sarcoma located on the skin may present with:''' | ||
::* Red or violaceous [[macule]]s and patches | ::* Red or violaceous [[macule]]s and patches | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [3]
Overview
Symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include fever, abdominal pain, hematochezia, hemoptysis, and gradual development of red/violaceous macules and patches over the nose, legs, and feet.
History
- History-taking involves detailed evaluation of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), a thorough family history review, and a review of any other associated symptoms.
- History of multiple sexual partners
- Sexual preference of the patients
- Any previous sexual contact with AIDS patients
- Previous medical history of AIDS
- Previous history of organ transplant
- Detailed drug history concerning any immunosuppressive therapy
- History of use of medications or biologic agents that are immunosuppressive
Symptoms
- General symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include:
- The specific clinical presentation of Kaposi's sarcoma is determined by the exact anatomical location of the tumor such as:[1][2][3]
- Kaposi's sarcoma located on the skin may present with:
- Kaposi's sarcoma located in the oral cavity may present with:
- Kaposi's sarcoma located in the gastrointestinal tract may present with:
- Kaposi's sarcoma located in the respiratory tract may present with:
- Hemoptysis
- Shortness of breath
- Recurrent cough
- Chest pain
References
- ↑ Kaposi's sarcoma. Wikipedia (2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaposi's_sarcoma Accessed on January, 17 2015
- ↑ Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment–for health professionals. National Cancer Institute (2015) http://www.cancer.gov/types/soft-tissue-sarcoma/hp/kaposi-treatment-pdq#section/_15 Accessed on January, 20 2015
- ↑ Sarcoma- Kaposi Guide. Cancer.Net (2015) http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/sarcoma-kaposi/risk-factors-and-prevention Accessed on January, 20 2015