Kaposi’s Sarcoma is a multifocal malignant neoplasm that occur primarily in individuals with a compromised immune system such as AIDS. It is clinically manifested by cutaneous lesions consisting of reddish-purple to dark-blue macules, plaques, or nodules, that seen most commonly in men over 60 years of age.
Kaposi’s sarcoma may first appear on the feet or ankles, thighs, arms, hands, or face. Organ involvement includes the lymph nodes, airways or lungs, or any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to anus. So person has Kaposi’s Sarcoma may also has bleeding from gastrointestinal lesions, shortness of breath from lesion in the lung, and bloody sputum from lesions in the lung. Refer to images (end of this article)
Treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma will depend on the extent and location of the lesions, person’s symptoms, and degree of immunosuppression. Radiation therapy, cryotherapy or chemotherapy also may be used for lesions in certain areas.
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