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Photo of Kaposi's sarcoma

Cancer Kaposi's sarcoma named after its discoverer, physician, Moritz Kaposi, who first was diagnosed with this skin disease.

A malignant tumor, in this case, begins to grow from the cells of the blood vessels of the skin. To determine the disease can be immediately after the appearance of the skin spots, painted in bright red-brown color. And spots always pronounced edges.

What you should know about Kaposi's sarcoma from? First of all, it

  • Spotted. This is the initial stage of the disease, where it is possible to diagnose only the first appearance of the spots. The diameter of the tumor from 1 to 5 mm, and the surface is flat and smooth.
  • When using the direction of local treatment, the doctor may suggest the use of radiation or surgical modalities for sarcoma. Here you can find cryotherapy and injection of chemotherapeutic drugs into the tumor itself. Note that radiation therapy, for example, is generally suitable for any type of tumor.

    As for systemic treatment, it is unsafe as it has often a negative impact on the patient's marrow. Plus, this treatment is indicated in the absence of disturbances in the body's immune system, however, given that Kaposi's sarcoma is often diagnosed in HIV-positive patients, treatment virtually eliminated in this area.