Dermatological Malignancies - Kaposi's Sarcoma

Question 1

Aetiology of Kaposi’s Sarcoma.

Answer 1

HHV-8 (Human Herpes Virus-8) - seen in patients with end-stage HIV - tumour of vascular and lymphatic endothelium.

Question 2

Clinical Presentation of Kaposi’s Sarcoma (3).

Answer 2

1. Purple Plaques or Plaques on Skin/Mucosa (GI/Respiratory Tract).
2. Skin Lesions can Ulcerate.
3. Respiratory Tract = Massive Haemoptysis, Pleural Effusion.

Question 3

Management of Kaposi’s Sarcoma.

Answer 3

Radiotherapy and Resection.