Managing AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma and pregnancy : case report

An estimated 30 - 40% of HIV-infected patients are likely to develop cancer during the progression of their disease. The occurrence of malignancy among these patients represents a difficult challenge in their care. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) - currently the most common tumour observed with an estima...

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Published inSouthern African journal of HIV medicine Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 87 - 88
Main Author Barnardt, P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG) 01.06.2013
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Summary:An estimated 30 - 40% of HIV-infected patients are likely to develop cancer during the progression of their disease. The occurrence of malignancy among these patients represents a difficult challenge in their care. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) - currently the most common tumour observed with an estimated incidence of 15 - 20% - represents the first manifestation of AIDS in 30 - 40% of patients. Any organ may be involved, but the gastrointestinal tract and lung remain the most frequently involved locations. The case described here presented a clinical and ethical dilemma where visceral KS, pregnancy and medical complications required multi-disciplinary management.
ISSN:1608-9693
2078-6751