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It most often is found in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS ), and can be fatal
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What is a kaposis sarcoma and where is it located?
kaposis sarcoma in a tumor that is found on the skin and is cancerous it is often associated with aids, it is often seen on skin as bluish-red or purple bump
What part of the body is affected by kaposis sarcoma?
Kaposis Sarcoma is caused by the human herpesvirus 8 and affects the skin. It may show up on the skin in the form of tumors or lesions.
What virus causes kaposis sarcoma?
Kaposis Sarcoma is a tumor that is cancerous and attacks connective tissues. The virus is often associated with AIDS. It is caused by a disease called Human herpesvirus 8 commonly known as HHV8.
What are the risk factors for kaposis sarcoma?
The Kaposis Sarcoma is related to hiv and herpes virus. So the risk factors are if you already have one of these two viruses or if you are sexual active without using protection against these stds.
How is kaposis sarcoma treated?
Kaposi's sarcoma is not curable. Although, it can ofter be effectively palliated for many years. Patients with few lesions can often be treated with radiation therapy or cryosurgery.
Is there any cure for kaposis sarcoma?
Since Kaposi's Sarcoma is a cancer, it can be treated, but may not be fully cured. There is always a chance of relapse. Treatment options vary, depending on several factors. You can read more about various options here: http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/KaposiSarcoma/DetailedGuide/kaposi-sarcoma-treating-general-considerations
How do you detect kaposis sarcoma?
It is a systemic disease presenting with cutaneous skin nodule due to Human Herpes Virus 8 infection and is now more frequently seen in patients with Aids. Diagnosis is usually made and confirmed by tissue biopsy.
What is kaposi sarcoma?
Kaposi sarcoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-associated form is a form of cancer caused by a type of herpesvirus that occurs mainly in the skin but may also occur in lymph nodes, internal organs and mucosal areas. The AIDS-associated form is aggressive and tends to occur mainly on the face, genitals and lower extremities with internal organs often being involved as well.
What is sarcoma?
Sarcoma translates from the greek word sarx which means flesh. A sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue. Connective tissue is cartilage, fat, muscle or bone. Usually malignant, it is one of the four major types of cancer.
What is the name for sarcoma of the nervous system origin?
Histiocytic sarcoma or Extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma.
What kind of sarcoma surrounds an synovial joint is an example of soft tissue sarcoma?
synovial sarcoma
What is an example of a soft-tissue sarcoma?
synovial sarcoma
