Kaposi's sarcoma: HIV-negative man with isolated penile localization.
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2010-07
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Kaposi's sarcoma is the malignant proliferation of the endothelial cell vessels. Its genesis is still unclear; however, it seems to be related to the herpes virus infection (HHV-8). This neoplasia usually affects the lower limbs and the affected persons are mostly from the Mediterranean region. The exclusive penile localization of the Kaposi's sarcoma in a patient with a negative HIV serologia is exceptional. Our case is of a 73-year old patient with a negative HIV serology presenting an exclusive penile localization of the Kaposi's sarcoma treated by radiotherapy.
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HIV, Kaposiā²s sarcoma, penis
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Soufiane Mellas, Fadl Tazi Mohamed, Nawfel Mellas, Ouafae Masbah, Kawtar Znati, Afaf Laamarti, Jamal EL Fassi Mohamed, Hassan Farih Moulay. Kaposi's sarcoma: HIV-negative man with isolated penile localization. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2010 Jul-Sept; 53(3): 535-536.