Classic Kaposi sarcoma

Classic Kaposi sarcoma

Definition

A vascular sarcoma that commonly occurs in the lower extremities. It occurs predominantly in elderly male patients of southern European ancestry. It is characterized by the presence of purple, red-blue, or dark brown macular lesions, plaques and nodules. This disease is usually slow growing, although it can spread to the lungs and the gastrointestinal tract. If necessary, cutaneous lesions can be treated with radiation.

Also known as classic Kaposi sarcoma, classic Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi sarcoma classical type, Kaposi sarcoma, classic, Kaposi's sarcoma, classical type — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Blood vessel Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Dermis Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0