Vulvar Kaposi's sarcoma

Vulvar Kaposi's sarcoma is a malignant tumor with slow growth of the vulva accompanied by vulvar itching and burning sensation, vulvar pain and vaginal drainage, superficial skin ulceration, and lower limb lymphedema. Vulvar Kaposi's sarcoma is relatively rare. It is more common in men. The incidence rate is only 6% to 10% in women, and it is high in AIDS patients. Generally, Kaposi's sarcoma is classified into classic or European Kaposi's sarcoma, African or regional Kaposi's sarcoma, immunosuppressant-induced and AIDS-related and transplant-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

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