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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

Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the lungs. Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include parenchymal nodular or reticular opacities, pleural effusion, and mediastinal/hilar lymphadenopathy.

Chest X-Ray

• Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the lungs.
• Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include:

• Parenchymal nodular or reticular opacities
• Pleural effusion
• Mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy