Kaposi's Sarcoma

Question 1

What is the cause of Kaposi’s sarcoma?

Answer 1

HSV-8

Question 2

What is this a presentation of?

Purple plaques or plaques on the skin and mucosa of any organ, metastasises to lymph nodes.

Answer 2

Kaposi’s sarcoma

Question 3

What is the treatment for Kaposi’s sarcoma if the patient is HSV +ve?

Answer 3

1. Optimised HAART

2. Local intralesional chemotherapy/cryotherapy/laser and excision.