Korean J Dermatol.  1998 Apr;36(2):300-303.

A Case of Kaposi's Sarcoma with Disseminated Papules on both Lower Legs

• Lee SJ
• Jung MJ
• Cho YW
• Han JY
• Song KY

Abstract

Kaposis sarcoma is a multicentric neoplastic vascular tumor involving the skin or internal organs. We report a case of classic Kaposis sarcoma in a 69-year-old male who had positive serum cytomegalovirus antibodies and disseminated multiple erythematous to purplish colored confluent papules and edema on both lower legs. The histopathological finding showed abnormally proliferated and dilated vessels, vascular spaces, spindle cells, and extravasated erythrocytes. He was treated with radiotherapy, but died due to ventricular tachycardia.

MeSH Terms

Aged
Antibodies
Cytomegalovirus
Edema
Erythrocytes
Humans
Leg*
Male
Radiotherapy
Sarcoma, Kaposi*
Skin
Tachycardia, Ventricular
Antibodies