A Case of Kaposi's Sarcoma Associated with Kidney Transplantation.
- Author:
Sang Mee SEOK
;
In Ho RHO
;
Ho Gyun LEE
;
Jong Min KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
;
Jong Joo LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Kaposis Sarcoma;
Renal Transplantation
- MeSH:
Cyclosporine;
Drug Therapy;
Humans;
Kidney Transplantation*;
Kidney*;
Larynx;
Male;
Organ Transplantation;
Prednisolone;
Sarcoma, Kaposi*;
Skin;
Transplants;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1995;33(1):99-103
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Kaposis sarcoma is well recognized in patient,s with imrnunodef cienicy states such as organ trans plantation, malignancy, and acquired irnmunodeficiency syndrome(tILS). Kaposis sarcorna associated with organ transplantation is, however relatively uncomrnon in Konea. We report a case of Kaposi's sarcorna in a 23 year old male kidney recipient., who was on cyclosporine and prednisolone. The tumor involved the larynx and long as well as the skin. He was treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and the dosage of immunosupressants were reduced.
