Arteriovenous Malformation Simulating Kaposi's Sarcoma
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Dermatology
- Vol. 121 (1) , 99-101
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1985.01660010103030
Abstract
• A patient whose condition was initially misdiagnosed as Kaposi's sarcoma involving the left foot received radiation therapy for that disorder. Subsequent examination yielded a correct diagnosis of arteriovenous (AV) malformation. Such cases of AV malformations with skin changes resembling Kaposi's sarcoma have been calledpseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma. The clinicopathologic distinctions between Kaposi's sarcoma and pseudo-Kaposi's lesions are discussed. All patients suspected of having Kaposi's sarcoma, especially those younger than 30 years of age, should have careful evaluation for an unsuspected AV malformation. (Arch Dermatol1985;121:99-101)Keywords
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