Kaposi sarcoma

Synonyms: Kaposi's sarcoma; Kaposi's sarcoma (disease); Mediterranean Kaposi sarcoma

Summary

A systemic disease which can present with cutaneous lesions with or without internal involvement. Tumors are caused by Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). [from HPO]

Available tests

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Clinical tests (3 available)

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Practice guidelines

NCCN, 2023
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) Kaposi Sarcoma, 2023

Consumer resources

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