Korean J Dermatol.  1997 Jun;35(3):551-555.

A Case of Kaposi's Sarcoma in a Renal Allograft Recipient

• Yang JK
• Kim SW
• Paik SC
• Kim CW
• Kim SY

Abstract

Iatrogenically developed immunosuppression-associated Kaposis sarcoma is the result of immunosuppressive therapy after an organ transplantation, particularly after a renal transplantation. Since the advent of powerful immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine, recently the incidence of Kaposis sarcoma has been increased. In addition to immunosuppression, other factors, such as genetic predisposition, environmental and geographic factors, and oncogenic viruses, may play a role in the pathogenesis of this tumor. Ilerein we report a case of Keposis sarcoma with multiple organ involvement of the skin, lung, small intestine and mesenteric lymph node in a renal allograft recipient who received cyclosporine and prednisolone. Reduction of the dosage of immunosuppressant for 1 month resulted in improvement of the cutaneous lesions.

Keyword

Kaposis sarcoma; Renal transplantation; Immunosuppression

MeSH Terms

Allografts*
Cyclosporine
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Geography
Immunosuppression
Immunosuppressive Agents
Incidence
Intestine, Small
Kidney Transplantation
Lung
Lymph Nodes
Oncogenic Viruses
Organ Transplantation
Prednisolone
Sarcoma
Sarcoma, Kaposi*
Skin
Transplants
Cyclosporine
Immunosuppressive Agents
Prednisolone