Kaposi's sarcoma

ICD-10 Code C46

Kaposi's sarcoma

Definition

A malignant neoplasm characterized by a vascular proliferation which usually contains blunt endothelial cells. Erythrocyte extravasation and hemosiderin deposition are frequently present. The most frequent site of involvement is the skin; however it may also occur internally. It generally develops in people with compromised immune systems including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Also known as Kaposi sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma (disease), KS — 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

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Alitretinoin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Dactinomycin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Daunorubicin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Doxorubicin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Etoposide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Interferon Alfa-N3 may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Interferon Beta-1B may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Interferon Gamma-1b may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Paclitaxel may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Peginterferon Alfa-2a may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Vinblastine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)