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Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form: Introduction

Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form: 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 classic type tends to occur mainly on the extremities and internal organ involvement is common in adults. An aggressive form of the condition occurs in children and also involves the lymph nodes. The condition is aggressive in children but fairly benign in adults. Symptoms depend on the extent of internal organ and lymphatic system involvement. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form is available below.

Symptoms of Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

• Purplish skin macules
• Reddish blue skin macules
• Dark brown skin macules
• Purplish skin plaques
• Reddish blue skin plaques
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Treatments for Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Immune stimulation - interferon
• Treatment decisions depend on the extent and location of the lesions, as well as the person's symptoms and degree of immunosuppression. Antiviral therapy against the AIDS virus can shrink the lesions
• Surgical removal of small lesions in some circumstances, although recurrence is common
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Causes of Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

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Disease Topics Related To Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

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• HIV infection
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• Purple skin macules
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Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health: diseases that are commonly undiagnosed:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • PCOS -- Undiagnosed
  • Chlamydia -- Undiagnosed
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Cervical Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Breast Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

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Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Cancer Specialists:
  • Oncology (Cancer specialists)
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays)
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
  • Allergy & Immunology (Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies & Immune Diseases)
  • Immunopathology
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form:

• Cancer (Oncology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• Urinary Health (Urology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
  • more ...»
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Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form: Broader Related Topics

• Cancer
• Soft tissue tumors
• Skin conditions
• Mucus membrane conditions
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Types of Kaposi sarcoma, Endemic African form

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