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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Not recommended: angiosarcoma multiplex, idiopathic multiple pigmented sarcoma of skin, granuloma multiplex hemorrhagicum
- HHV-8 a.k.a. KS herpes virus
Definitions
- Kaposi sarcoma (KS): low-grade vascular endothelial neoplasm developing in individuals who are HHV-8(+)
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- Cesarman E et al: Kaposi sarcoma. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 5(1):9, 2019
- Schneider JW et al: Diagnosis and treatment of Kaposi sarcoma. Am J Clin Dermatol. 18(4):529-39, 2017
- Cengiz A et al: 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging in a patient with HIV (-) Kaposi sarcoma. Mol Imaging Radionucl Ther. 25(3):140-2, 2016
- Sen F et al: Factors affecting progression-free survival in non-HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma. J Dermatolog Treat. 1-3, 2015
- Vincenzi B et al: Classic Kaposi sarcoma: to treat or not to treat? BMC Res Notes. 8:138, 2015
- Davison JM et al: FDG PET/CT in patients with HIV. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(2):284-94, 2011
- Restrepo CS et al: Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 32(5):456-69, 2011
- Ganem D: KSHV and the pathogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma: listening to human biology and medicine. J Clin Invest. 120(4):939-49, 2010
- O'Mahony D et al: Imaging techniques for Kaposi's sarcoma. J HIV Ther. 13(3):65-71, 2008
- Weiss SW et al: Malignant vascular tumors. In Weiss SW et al: Enzinger and Weiss' Soft Tissue Tumors. 5th ed. Elsevier. 721-32, 2008
- Kransdorf MJ et al: Vascular and lymphatic tumors. In Kransdorf MJ et al: Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 2nd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 177-83, 2006
- Restrepo CS et al: Imaging manifestations of Kaposi sarcoma. Radiographics. 26(4):1169-85, 2006
- Restrepo CS et al: Imaging findings in musculoskeletal complications of AIDS. Radiographics. 24(4):1029-49, 2004
- Tehranzadeh J et al: Musculoskeletal disorders associated with HIV infection and AIDS. Part II: non-infectious musculoskeletal conditions. Skeletal Radiol. 33(6):311-20, 2004
- Lamovec J et al: Kaposi sarcoma. In Fletcher CDM et al: World Health Organization Classification of Tumours. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone. IARC Press. 170-2, 2002
- Steinbach LS et al: Human immunodeficiency virus infection: musculoskeletal manifestations. Radiology. 186(3):833-8, 1993
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Not recommended: angiosarcoma multiplex, idiopathic multiple pigmented sarcoma of skin, granuloma multiplex hemorrhagicum
- HHV-8 a.k.a. KS herpes virus
Definitions
- Kaposi sarcoma (KS): low-grade vascular endothelial neoplasm developing in individuals who are HHV-8(+)
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Cesarman E et al: Kaposi sarcoma. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 5(1):9, 2019
- Schneider JW et al: Diagnosis and treatment of Kaposi sarcoma. Am J Clin Dermatol. 18(4):529-39, 2017
- Cengiz A et al: 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging in a patient with HIV (-) Kaposi sarcoma. Mol Imaging Radionucl Ther. 25(3):140-2, 2016
- Sen F et al: Factors affecting progression-free survival in non-HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma. J Dermatolog Treat. 1-3, 2015
- Vincenzi B et al: Classic Kaposi sarcoma: to treat or not to treat? BMC Res Notes. 8:138, 2015
- Davison JM et al: FDG PET/CT in patients with HIV. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(2):284-94, 2011
- Restrepo CS et al: Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 32(5):456-69, 2011
- Ganem D: KSHV and the pathogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma: listening to human biology and medicine. J Clin Invest. 120(4):939-49, 2010
- O'Mahony D et al: Imaging techniques for Kaposi's sarcoma. J HIV Ther. 13(3):65-71, 2008
- Weiss SW et al: Malignant vascular tumors. In Weiss SW et al: Enzinger and Weiss' Soft Tissue Tumors. 5th ed. Elsevier. 721-32, 2008
- Kransdorf MJ et al: Vascular and lymphatic tumors. In Kransdorf MJ et al: Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 2nd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 177-83, 2006
- Restrepo CS et al: Imaging manifestations of Kaposi sarcoma. Radiographics. 26(4):1169-85, 2006
- Restrepo CS et al: Imaging findings in musculoskeletal complications of AIDS. Radiographics. 24(4):1029-49, 2004
- Tehranzadeh J et al: Musculoskeletal disorders associated with HIV infection and AIDS. Part II: non-infectious musculoskeletal conditions. Skeletal Radiol. 33(6):311-20, 2004
- Lamovec J et al: Kaposi sarcoma. In Fletcher CDM et al: World Health Organization Classification of Tumours. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone. IARC Press. 170-2, 2002
- Steinbach LS et al: Human immunodeficiency virus infection: musculoskeletal manifestations. Radiology. 186(3):833-8, 1993
