Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (Jul 2010)

Kaposi′s sarcoma: HIV-negative man with isolated penile localization

  • Soufiane Mellas,
  • Fadl Tazi,
  • Nawfel Mellas,
  • Ouafae Masbah,
  • Kawtar Znati,
  • Afaf Laamarti,
  • Jamal EL Fassi,
  • Hassan Farih

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 53, no. 3
pp. 535 – 536

Abstract

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Kaposi′s sarcoma is the malignant proliferation of the endothelial cell vessels. Its genesis is still unclear; however, it seems to be related to the herpes virus infection (HHV-8). This neoplasia usually affects the lower limbs and the affected persons are mostly from the Mediterranean region. The exclusive penile localization of the Kaposi′s sarcoma in a patient with a negative HIV serologia is exceptional. Our case is of a 73-year old patient with a negative HIV serology presenting an exclusive penile localization of the Kaposi′s sarcoma treated by radiotherapy.

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