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....
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....
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....
