A malignant neoplasm characterized by a vascular proliferation which usually contains blunt endothelial cells. Erythrocyte extravasation and hemosiderin deposition are frequently present. The most frequent site of involvement is the skin; however it may also occur internally. It generally develops in people with compromised immune systems including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
KS; Kaposi sarcoma; Kaposi's sarcoma (disease); Kaposi's sarcoma of conjunctiva; Kaposi's sarcoma of cornea; Kaposi's sarcoma of lung; Kaposi's sarcoma of palate; Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue; Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissues
narrow_synonym:
Kaposi's sarcoma of anus; Kaposi's sarcoma of central nervous system; Kaposi's sarcoma of esophagus; Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites; Kaposi's sarcoma of heart; Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes; Kaposi's sarcoma of oesophagus; Kaposi's sarcoma of penis; Kaposi's sarcoma of skin; Kaposi's sarcoma of the CNS; Kaposi's sarcoma of the gallbladder; Kaposi's sarcoma of the prostate; Kaposi's sarcoma, lung; Kaposi's sarcoma, skin; anal Kaposi's sarcoma; cardiac Kaposi's sarcoma; central nervous system Kaposi's sarcoma; conjunctival Kaposi's sarcoma; corneal Kaposi's sarcoma; cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma; esophageal Kaposi's sarcoma; gallbladder Kaposi's sarcoma; gastric Kaposi's sarcoma; intestinal Kaposi's sarcoma; lymph node Kaposi's sarcoma; lymphadenopathic Kaposi's sarcoma; multiple hemorrhagic sarcoma; palate Kaposi's sarcoma; penis Kaposi's sarcoma; prostate Kaposi's sarcoma; pulmonary Kaposi's sarcoma; soft tissue Kaposi's sarcoma
related_synonym:
African lymphadenopathic Kaposi's sarcoma; HHV8; KSHV; Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus; Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV); Mediterranean Kaposi sarcoma; human herpesvirus 8; non AIDS related Kaposi sarcoma