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Identifying Dysregulated Genes Induced by Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus KSHV
Published on: September 14, 2010
Kaposi's sarcoma presenting as violaceous macules on the chest of a kidney transplanted patient
João Borges-Costa1, Leonor Lopes2, Luís Soares-Almeida3
1Unidade de Investigação em Dermatologia, Clínica Universitária de Dermatologia de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, CHLN, IMM, Lisboa, Portugal Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Lisboa, Portugal.
Abstract:
Organ transplant recipients have a high incidence of cancer associated with persistent viral infections, such as human herpes virus 8. This virus is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma, and a change in the dose or type of immunosuppression regimen should be the first step in its treatment. A multidisciplinary approach with nephrologists, dermatologists and oncologists is necessary for the management of this disease. We report a clinical case with atypical presentation and discuss the treatment options.
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