Kaposi Sarcoma Updates - 27/08/19

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Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative mesenchymal neoplasm caused by Kaposi sarcoma-related herpesvirus. This review outlines our current understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and staging for this disease. Recent research has informed a more comprehensive understanding of the epidemiology of KS in the post-antiretroviral therapy era, and highlights the continued need to better characterize the African endemic subtype. Advances in clinical oncology, including checkpoint inhibitors and new skin-directed therapies, have translated into exciting new developments for the future of KS treatment options.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Kaposi sarcoma, AIDS, HIV, Immunosuppression, HHV8, Sarcoma
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| Disclosure Statement: S.A. Etemad and A.K. Dewan: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest that pertains to the content of this publication. |
Vol 37 - N° 4
P. 505-517 - octobre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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