Kaposi’s sarcoma

December 2006     View PDF     En español
Reprinted from dermnetnz.org, New Zealand;
author, Jane Morgan MD CHB MRCP FACSHP

What is it due to?

Kaposi sarcoma is associated with:

• Infection with human herpes virus 8 (KSHV) in men who have sex with men. It can also occur in heterosexuals. Data is emerging that non-sexual modes of transmission can occur.
• Genetic factors.
• Hormonal factors.

Introduction

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How does it present?