Research Article

Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience

Volume: 12 Number: 1 March 26, 2025
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Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience

Abstract

Aim: Kaposi sarcoma is a rare angioproliferative disease associated with human herpesvirus-8. There are limited studies in our country regarding its epidemiology and clinical features. This study aims to explore cases diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma at Sivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty Research Hospital. Materials and Methods: The records of patients (n:18) diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma between January 1, 2013, and June 30, 2023, in the Department of Medical Pathology were retrospectively reviewed. When recurrences were considered, the total number of cases increased to 27. The clinical, histopathological, and demographic characteristics of the patients were examined. Results:The mean age of the patients was 69.3±13.3 years (range:32–88). Thirteen patients (72.2%) were male, and five (27.7%) were female. None of the patients had a history of HIV. Of the lesions, 66.6% (n=12) were localized in the lower extremities, 22.2% (n=4) in the upper extremities, and 11.1% (n=2) in non-extremity regions. Histopathological examination revealed that 72.7% (n=13) of the patients were in the tumor (nodule) stage, 22.2% (n=4) in the patch stage, and 5.6% (n=1) in the plaque stage. All patients were treated surgically. Among the recurrence cases, a total of nine cases involved five patients. Additional diseases observed in the patients included heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Conclusion:To better evaluate the demographic data and clinical features of Kaposi sarcoma in our country, multicenter studies are needed, as well as increased awareness of this disease among relevant physicians.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pathology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 26, 2025

Publication Date

March 26, 2025

Submission Date

October 6, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 10, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
Kaya, Ş., Aydın, S., Yüceer, R. O., Koç, T., & Eğilmez, R. (2025). Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal, 12(1), 88-91. https://doi.org/10.34087/cbusbed.1560976
AMA
1.Kaya Ş, Aydın S, Yüceer RO, Koç T, Eğilmez R. Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal. 2025;12(1):88-91. doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1560976
Chicago
Kaya, Şeyhmus, Sedanur Aydın, Ramazan Oğuz Yüceer, Tülay Koç, and Reyhan Eğilmez. 2025. “Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience”. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal 12 (1): 88-91. https://doi.org/10.34087/cbusbed.1560976.
EndNote
Kaya Ş, Aydın S, Yüceer RO, Koç T, Eğilmez R (March 1, 2025) Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal 12 1 88–91.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Kaya, S. Aydın, R. O. Yüceer, T. Koç, and R. Eğilmez, “Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience”, CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 88–91, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.34087/cbusbed.1560976.
ISNAD
Kaya, Şeyhmus - Aydın, Sedanur - Yüceer, Ramazan Oğuz - Koç, Tülay - Eğilmez, Reyhan. “Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience”. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal 12/1 (March 1, 2025): 88-91. https://doi.org/10.34087/cbusbed.1560976.
JAMA
1.Kaya Ş, Aydın S, Yüceer RO, Koç T, Eğilmez R. Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal. 2025;12:88–91.
MLA
Kaya, Şeyhmus, et al. “Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience”. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal, vol. 12, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 88-91, doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1560976.
Vancouver
1.Şeyhmus Kaya, Sedanur Aydın, Ramazan Oğuz Yüceer, Tülay Koç, Reyhan Eğilmez. Kaposi Sarcoma: Single Center 10 Years Of Experience. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal. 2025 Mar. 1;12(1):88-91. doi:10.34087/cbusbed.1560976