Classical Kaposi's Sarcoma in a Nigerian Farmer: A Case Report

Classical Kaposi's Sarcoma in a Nigerian Farmer: A Case Report

Classical Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) typically affects elderly men of Mediterranean and Jewish origin. We present an unusual case of classical KS in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative elderly farmer from rural Nigeria. He had multiple brownish nodules and plaques on both lower extremities...

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Published in:The Eurasian journal of medicine Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 158 - 160
Main Authors: Iroezindu, Michael O, Achusi, Izuchukwu B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Turkey The Eurasian Journal of Medicine 01-06-2015
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Case Report
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Nigeria
Classical
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Summary:Classical Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) typically affects elderly men of Mediterranean and Jewish origin. We present an unusual case of classical KS in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative elderly farmer from rural Nigeria. He had multiple brownish nodules and plaques on both lower extremities associated with lymphoedema. Histopathological examination of a biopsy of the skin nodule confirmed the diagnosis of KS. The lesions only showed marginal improvement on chemotherapy which necessitated a referral for radiotherapy. There is a need to look beyond the traditional geographical distinction of KS variants as we continue to experience a dynamic role for environmental co-factors in the development of KS.
ISSN:1308-8734
1308-8742
DOI:10.5152/eurasianjmed.2015.102