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Mann BK, D’Assumpcao C, Okumoto L, Aboaid S, Abooed A, Cobos E, Heidari A. Spurious Presentation of Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma as Unresolved Pneumonia Led to Fatal Outcome. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2023; 11:23247096231208996. [PMID: 37919962 PMCID: PMC10624085 DOI: 10.1177/23247096231208996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative neoplasia caused by infection with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). It typically presents with mucocutaneous involvement, but it can be disseminated. Initial presentation with primarily pulmonary KS is rare. We present a case of a 32-year-old male with untreated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosed 1 year before presentation who developed progressively worsening cough and shortness of breath for 6 months. He was hospitalized twice and treated for unresolved pneumonia in an outside hospital. The patient concomitantly developed purplish nodules on his face, then the upper trunk, back, chest, and thighs bilaterally that gradually increased in size and number. Histopathology findings from skin lesions were consistent for KS. Bronchoscopy found multiple erythematous plaques throughout the tracheobronchial tree with telangiectasias and inflammation suggestive of pulmonary KS. His imaging findings and positive serum HHV-8 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were consistent with disseminated KS. He started antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat his HIV infection, followed by liposomal doxorubicin chemotherapy. But both ART and chemotherapy were interrupted due to adherence and insurance issues. The patient was readmitted with acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation with multiple vasopressors that led to the patient's demise. The late recognition of KS diagnosis and delayed treatment can lead to worse outcomes.
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Brambilla L, Genovese G, Berti E, Peris K, Rongioletti F, Micali G, Ayala F, Della Bella S, Mancuso R, Calzavara Pinton P, Tourlaki A. Diagnosis and treatment of classic and iatrogenic Kaposi's sarcoma: Italian recommendations. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2020; 156:356-365. [PMID: 33179877 DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.20.06703-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a lymphangioproliferative disorder associated with Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) infection. Four clinical subtypes are recognized: classic, endemic, epidemic (HIV-related) and iatrogenic. KS diagnosis is based on clinical features, histopathological assessment, and HHV8 serology. Classic KS is usually skin-limited and has a chronic course, while the iatrogenic variant may show mucosal, nodal or visceral involvement. Clinical staging is fundamental to guide the management. Localized disease may be treated with different local therapies, even if there are no randomized trials comparing these different modalities. Aggressive, disseminated KS and cases with visceral involvement usually require systemic chemotherapy, most commonly vinblastine, bleomycin or paclitaxel. Iatrogenic KS needs immunosuppression tapering/withdrawal and, if possible, switch to m-TOR inhibitors in post-transplant KS. The present work by a panel of Italian experts provides guidelines on KS diagnosis and management based on a critical review of the literature and a long and extensive personal experience.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucia Brambilla
- Unit of Dermatology, Maggiore Polyclinic Hospital, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Maggiore Polyclinic Hospital, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Medical-Surgical Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Maggiore Polyclinic Hospital, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Medical-Surgical Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Rome, Italy.,Unit of Dermatology, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Clinic of Dermatology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical and Experimental Immunology, IRCCS Humanitas Clinic, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.,Department of Medical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Maggiore Polyclinic Hospital, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy -
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