Question 1

what is a kaposi sarcoma?

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A rare cancer: Kaposi's sarcoma is a relatively uncommon cancer that is most often associated with HIV or older age. A virus called hhv8 is associated with many of these cancers.

Question 2

what are the stages of a kaposi sarcoma?

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Skin only, nodes ,: Lapland in elderly involvesxskin only using on the feet, can spread to lymph nodes and nil ate stages internally to liver and spoken as well as esophagus and lung. Early kpaosi is easily treatable.

Question 3

is kaposi sarcoma linked to aids?

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Yes: Ks can develop in patents with hiv.

Question 4

what are they symptoms of kaposi sarcoma?

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Depends: Kaposi sarcoma is a malignancy of the blood vessel wall; it can occur in men of middle eastern descent and is usually not aggressive, it can also appear with HIV (aggressive) . The lesions usually appear as purplish bumps on the skin. They may also appear in the mouth or GI tract and can be a cause of bleeding. Sometimes they can become painful if they progress in size. Hope that this is helpful.

Question 5

what are the different stages of kaposi sarcoma?

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Skin vs. visceral: There are no specific stages, but the earliest form of ks is usually cutaneous (skin lesions), which can be mild or severe depending on how extensive it is.  People with extensive ks or more advanced immunosuppression can develop visceral ks: involvement of internal organs such as the GI tract or lungs.  Of those, lung involvement is usually has the worst prognosis.

Question 6

what kind of doctor treats kaposi sarcoma?

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Derm, Onc, HIV: Ks may be treated by a variety of types of physicians including:
dermatologist
hiv specialist
hematologist/oncologist.

Question 7

how quickly does kaposi sarcoma show in the mouth?

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Not quickly: Ks in the mouth is no longer a common disease among aids patients, so we do not see as many cases as we saw in the 90s. There are a number of mouth abnormalities that could look like ks, that are far more common than ks. An oral mucosa biopsy is a relatively easy and painless procedure that will definitely help clarify any doubts. Once a biopsy is obtained, it is an easy diagnosis to make.

Question 8

how likely is an chest x ray will miss a kaposi sarcoma?

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Usually misses it: You asked about this before. Kaposi sarcoma usually does not cause lung or chest problems or an abnormal chest xray. If someone doesn&#x27;t have KS skin lesions, they have little chance of having it elsewhere in the body. If you do have KS and your chest xray is normal, it&#x27;s good evidence your lungs are not involved, but maybe not proof. Discuss with your personal physician.

Question 9

does kaposi sarcoma blanch when you push down on it, there has been a lesion on my arm that is in the cubital fossa, when i extend - it turns white ?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanching: The cancerous lesions of kaposi's sarcoma are non-blanching. See you doctor or get referred to dermatologist to have your rash examined.

Question 10

can kaposi sarcoma change colors?

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Usually red or black: Kaposi is full of blood so should be red to black in color.

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