Rare presentation of bronchopulmonary Kaposi sarcoma. Issue 8 (26th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Diaz, Raiko; Almeida, Patricia; Morgan, Dionne
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 8(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08-26
• Subjects: Hiv /Aids -- mechanical ventilation -- malnutrition -- respiratory cancer -- pneumonia (respiratory medicine); Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229436
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative disorder that is commonly associated with human herpes virus 8 as well as the HIV. In fact, KS is one of the most common AIDS-defining illnesses. KS typically presents with diffuse, violaceous cutaneous nodules, and may have concomitant visceral involvement. However, visceral involvement rarely occurs without skin manifestations. A rare case of localised bronchopulmonary KS without skin involvement is described in a patient with previously undiagnosed HIV. This atypical presentation represents a challenge for modern-day physicians in developed countries where the prevalence of AIDS-related diseases is decreasing.