Kaposi's sarcoma

Kaposis sarcoma is also known as Multiple idiopathic hemorrhagic sarcoma. It is the most common malignancy in AIDS patients. Is a multicentric vascular tumor. It is rarely seen clinically and occurs in men over 50 years of age. It is also common in AIDS patients. Early clinical manifestations are mainly colored papules or plaques on the limbs, which gradually develop into large plaques or nodules, which can be accompanied by obvious local edema and visceral damage. Radiation therapy is sensitive and can be combined with surgery and chemotherapy.

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