AIDS-related Gastrointestinal Kaposi Sarcoma in Korea: A Case Report and Review of the Literature / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 166-171, 2012.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a vascular neoplasm, which is fairly prevalent in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. Mucocutaneous and lymph node involvements are characteristic features of KS in AIDS patients. The involvement of gastrointestinal tract occurs in 40% of KS patients and leads to significant morbidity and mortality. In the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era, the rate of AIDS related KS has fallen with control of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viremia. However, it is still recognized as the primary AIDS-defining illness, and the proportion of AIDS diagnoses made due to KS ranged from 4.1% to 7.5%. In Korea, AIDS-related KS has been report in low rate incidence. Its gastrointestinal involvements are rarely reported. To date, five cases have been recorded in Korea. Herein, we present an additional case of gastrointestinal KS as the AIDS-defining illness and review of the Korean medical literature.
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Main subject:
Sarcoma, Kaposi
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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HIV Infections
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Anti-HIV Agents
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Republic of Korea
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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