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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.<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><ref name="pmid21963166">{{cite journal| author=Restrepo CS, Ocazionez D| title=Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview. | journal=Semin Ultrasound CT MR | year= 2011 | volume= 32 | issue= 5 | pages= 456-69 | pmid=21963166 | doi=10.1053/j.sult.2011.03.007 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21963166 }} </ref> | 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.<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><ref name="pmid21963166">{{cite journal| author=Restrepo CS, Ocazionez D| title=Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview. | journal=Semin Ultrasound CT MR | year= 2011 | volume= 32 | issue= 5 | pages= 456-69 | pmid=21963166 | doi=10.1053/j.sult.2011.03.007 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21963166 }} </ref> | ||
==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 of multiple sexual partners | :* History of multiple sexual partners | ||
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:* Previous history of [[organ transplant]] | :* Previous history of [[organ transplant]] | ||
:* Detailed drug history concerning any immunosuppressive therapy | :* Detailed drug history concerning any immunosuppressive therapy | ||
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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* General symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include:<ref name="pmid21963166">{{cite journal| author=Restrepo CS, Ocazionez D| title=Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview. | journal=Semin Ultrasound CT MR | year= 2011 | volume= 32 | issue= 5 | pages= 456-69 | pmid=21963166 | doi=10.1053/j.sult.2011.03.007 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21963166 }} </ref> | * General symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma include:<ref name="pmid21963166">{{cite journal| author=Restrepo CS, Ocazionez D| title=Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview. | journal=Semin Ultrasound CT MR | year= 2011 | volume= 32 | issue= 5 | pages= 456-69 | pmid=21963166 | doi=10.1053/j.sult.2011.03.007 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21963166 }} </ref> | ||
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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
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.[1][2][3][4]
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:[4]
- 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kaposi's sarcoma. Wikipedia (2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaposi's_sarcoma Accessed on January, 17 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sarcoma- Kaposi Guide. Cancer.Net (2015) http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/sarcoma-kaposi/risk-factors-and-prevention Accessed on January, 20 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Restrepo CS, Ocazionez D (2011). "Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview". Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 32 (5): 456–69. doi:10.1053/j.sult.2011.03.007. PMID 21963166.