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Kaposi Sarcoma in a Chronic Renal Failure Patient Treated by Hemodialysis

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a neoplasm characterized by abnormal angiogenesis that can present with cutaneous lesions. It requires infection with Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV-8) and is associated with a dysfunctional immune system. Here, we report the case of KS in a patient who underwent hemodialysis (HD) to treat chronic renal failure (CRF). This case is another example of CRF- and HD-associated immunologic dysregulation possibly resulting in the development of KS due to activation of HHV-8.

Source: Turkish Journal of Nephrology

DOI: 10.5262/tndt.2016.31

Authors: Murat Tuğcu, Umut Kasapoğlu, Çağlar Ruhi, Elif Sayman

Language: English

Topic: Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2324719110

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