Kaposi's sarcoma causes: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
In AIDS patients, Kaposi's sarcoma is considered an [[opportunistic infection]], i.e., a disease that is able to gain a foothold in the body because the [[immune system]] has been weakened. With the rise of AIDS in Africa, where KSHV is widespread, KS has become the most frequently reported cancer in some countries, such as Zimbabwe. | In AIDS patients, Kaposi's sarcoma is considered an [[opportunistic infection]], i.e., a disease that is able to gain a foothold in the body because the [[immune system]] has been weakened. With the rise of AIDS in Africa, where KSHV is widespread, KS has become the most frequently reported cancer in some countries, such as Zimbabwe. | ||
Because of their highly visible nature, external lesions are sometimes the presenting symptom of AIDS. Kaposi's sarcoma entered the awareness of the general public with the release of the film Philadelphia, in which the main character was fired after his employers found out he was HIV-positive due to visible lesions. Unfortunately, by the time KS lesions appear, it is likely that the immune system has already been severely weakened. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
Revision as of 16:20, 14 December 2012
|
Kaposi's sarcoma Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Kaposi's sarcoma causes On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Kaposi's sarcoma causes |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Kaposi's sarcoma causes |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.
Overview
Having AIDs can predispose the body to Kaposi's sarcoma. The weakening of the immune system plays a role in the development of various lesions including Kaposi's sarcoma.
Causes
AIDS as a Cause of Kaposi's Sarcoma
In AIDS patients, Kaposi's sarcoma is considered an opportunistic infection, i.e., a disease that is able to gain a foothold in the body because the immune system has been weakened. With the rise of AIDS in Africa, where KSHV is widespread, KS has become the most frequently reported cancer in some countries, such as Zimbabwe.
Because of their highly visible nature, external lesions are sometimes the presenting symptom of AIDS. Kaposi's sarcoma entered the awareness of the general public with the release of the film Philadelphia, in which the main character was fired after his employers found out he was HIV-positive due to visible lesions. Unfortunately, by the time KS lesions appear, it is likely that the immune system has already been severely weakened.