Treatment of Kaposi′s sarcoma
- VernacularTitle:卡波西肉瘤治疗研究新进展
- Author:
Yan GAO
1
;
Peng WANG
;
Xiaojing KANG
Author Information
- Keywords: Sarcoma, Kaposi; Drug therapy; Biological therapy; Antiretroviral therapy, highly active
- From: Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(1):85-89
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: The occurrence of Kaposi′s sarcoma (KS) is closely related to Kaposi′s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) infection of endothelial cells. KSHV infection can present as various types of KS, and clinical features, severity and prognosis differ among different types of KS. Classic KS is characterized by localized lesions and slow progression, AIDS-related KS and endemic KS are highly aggressive, and iatrogenic KS needs control of the primary disease during treatment. Therefore, individualized therapies should be developed according to the clinical classifications and characteristics of KS. This review summarizes treatment modalities of and research progress in KS.
