Kaposi sarcoma

external

• Causes

  • Human herpes virus type 8
  • Human immunodeficiency virus
  • Mediterranean origin

• Effects

  • Ichthyosis
  • Violaceous papule

• Parents

  • Skin Tumours

• Treatments

  • Vinblastine
  • Radiotherapy
  • Interferon alpha

• Description

  • "Found in 20% of homosexual AIDS patients Rare in IVDU- or haemophilia-related AIDS"