Saturday 9 October 2010

MRCP revision battle 28.5: Kaposi's sarcoma

Kaposi's sarcoma is a red, brown, purple or blue plaque on the skin or mucosa




Kaposi's sarcoma is derived from capillary endothelial cells or fibrous tissue.


It is associated with HHV-8.


It may be secondary to immunosupression, or a diagnosing feature of HIV infection.



Next up - CML....