Familial Kaposi's Sarcoma: A Report of Five Cases from Greece. (29th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Armyra, Kalliopi; Kouris, Anargyros; Xanthinaki, Arsinoi; Stratigos, Alexandros; Potouridou, Irene
• Other Names: Yamamoto Toshiyuki Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dermatological medicine. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-06-29
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/671631
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6463

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . Familial cases of Kaposi's sarcoma have rarely been reported. Kaposi's sarcoma is not uncommon in Greece; its incidence is estimated at 0.20 per 100.000 habitants, showing an increased predominance in the Peloponnese, in Southern Greece. Case Report . We describe five cases of familial clustering of KS originating from Greece. Discussion . The pathogenesis of familial Kaposi's sarcoma is still far from being completely understood. Genetic, environmental, and infectious factors have been incriminated.