Abstract
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a multifocal systemic disease first identified in 1872. It most commonly involves the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal tract. There are four clinically distinct subtypes of KS that have been identified: Chronic or classic KS, African endemic KS, KS due to iatrogenic immunosuppression, and AIDS-related epidemic KS. The human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) has been implicated in all subtypes of KS. We present a unique case of KS in a 79-year-old male with a widespread distribution of skin lesions on his palms, soles, chest, and back. This case report highlights a novel presentation of classical KS in a patient without typically identified risk factors, which served as a barrier to their diagnosis and treatment.
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Recommended Citation
Daskalakis H, Ventura NM, Lowry J, Weinstein Velez M. Uncommon Presentation of Kaposi Sarcoma in an HIV-Negative Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2024; 4(1). doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1192.