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ArticleJournal of medical cases2024

Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy: A Case Series.

Michael Alexander Pelidis, Lefika Bathobakae, Arielle Aiken, Katrina Villegas, Malina Mohtadi, Abraam Rezkalla, Nargis Mateen, Hussein Mhanna, Medhat Ismail, Patrick Michael

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Article in Journal of medical cases, 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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10 authors.

Michael Alexander PelidisInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Lefika BathobakaeInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Arielle AikenInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Katrina VillegasInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Malina MohtadiInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Abraam RezkallaInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Nargis MateenInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Hussein MhannaPulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Medhat IsmailPulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Patrick MichaelInternal Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative neoplasm that affects the skin and lymph nodes. Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) triggers KS by infecting the endothelium and inducing angiogenesis through the production of vascular endothelial growth factors and cytokines. KS is characterized by purplish or hyperpigmented plaques involving the skin and mucous membranes, and visceral involvement is very rare. Pulmonary KS (PKS) is an exceedingly rare visceral manifestation of KS and has a poor prognosis. PKS often presents with cough, hemoptysis, pleuritic chest pain, fever, and weight loss. In this case series, we share our experience in diagnosing and treating two patients with PKS. We also provide a concise review of the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management of this rare condition.

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AIDSAIDS-defining illnessAntiretroviral therapyHHV-8Kaposi sarcomaMetastatic Kaposi sarcomaPulmonary Kaposi sarcoma

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PMID39421229
PMCPMC11483144

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