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ArticleCureus2024

Complications of Untreated Advanced HIV/AIDS With Kaposi Sarcoma in a Young African American Male: A Case Report.

Brittney Koruthu, Ali Z Ansari, Sahar Hafeez, Shivum Desai, Dhruv U Patel, Srihita Patibandla, Nilay Bhatt

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Brittney KoruthuDepartment of Pathology, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, USA.
Ali Z AnsariDepartment of Pathology, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, USA.
Sahar HafeezDepartment of Pathology, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, USA.
Shivum DesaiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
Dhruv U PatelDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
Srihita PatibandlaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, USA.
Nilay BhattDepartment of Internal Medicine, Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) represents a neoplastic proliferation primarily affecting endothelial cells, characterized by the development of cutaneous lesions. However, its pathogenesis can extend beyond the skin, involving internal organs, lymph nodes, and mucous membranes. KS is associated with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) and is often prevalent in immunocompromised patients, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We present a case of a 29-year-old African American male who came into the emergency department (ED) with overall discomfort and a boil on his buttock, which was later found to be symptoms of KS in the context of progressed HIV infection. This case report highlights the complications that arise when HIV/AIDS is left untreated and subsequently leads to the development of KS. Early recognition and appropriate interventions are crucial in optimizing outcomes and guiding future care decisions.

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antiretroviral therapiescutaneous lesionhiv-positivehuman herpesvirus 8 (hhv-8)immunosuppression complicationskaposi sarcoma managementneoplastic diseasepleural effusionsspindle-cell tumoryoung adult male

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PMID39411635
PMCPMC11476642

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