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Kaposi's Sarcoma Cases Manifesting as Non-Specific "Edema"
Jay Patel1, Danielle Morin2, Ted Rosen1
1Drs. Patel, Rosen, Wasko, and Douglas are with the Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
|February 1, 2024
Abstract:
Kaposi sarcoma can have a myriad cutaneous presentation, but an underrecognized one is an initial manifestation of simply edema. Herein, we highlight a series of cases where edema was the presenting feature of Kaposi Sarcoma and emphasize the importance of recognizing this finding as a possible sign of KS. Keywords: Kaposi Sarcoma, HIV, edema.

