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Pulmonary irradiation for Kaposi's sarcoma in AIDS
American Journal of Clinical Oncology
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Pulmonary irradiation effectively treated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in an AIDS patient with lung infiltration. The treatment showed both symptom and radiographic improvement, suggesting its palliative potential for similar cases.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an AIDS-defining malignancy.
- Pulmonary KS can cause significant morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced HIV/AIDS.
- Palliative treatment options for advanced pulmonary KS are limited.