| Wolf in sheep's clothing: advanced Kaposi sarcoma mimicking vulvar abscess. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15898528 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular neoplastic disorder that is associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The causative factor in Kaposi sarcoma is human herpes virus-8. This complication of AIDS has a predilection for homosexual males and is rarely associated with the female AIDS population. However, we present a case of Kaposi sarcoma mimicking the benign and common Bartholin gland abscess. A search of the literature including the MEDLINE database revealed a single report of Kaposi sarcoma presenting as a vulvar mass, but not as a suspected Bartholin abscess. The history, presentations, risk factors, and treatments available for Kaposi sarcoma are also discussed in this report. |
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Authors:
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Brent W Laartz; Christopher Cooper; Amber Degryse; John T Sinnott |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 98 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-18 Completed Date: 2005-06-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 475-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Infectious Diseases, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA. blaartz@hsc.usf.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abscess
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diagnosis* Adult Bartholin's Glands* Diagnosis, Differential Female HIV Infections / complications Humans Sarcoma, Kaposi / diagnosis* Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis* Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis* |
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