An Unusual Presentation of Penile Kaposi's Sarcoma in an HIV-Negative Patient with a Circumcised Penis

Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a multifocal hemorrhagic sarcoma that occurs mainly in the extremities. KS limited to the penis is rare and usually associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The clinical presentations and courses of KS in the penis demonstrate variability, with limited reports of non-HIV-related primary KS. Herein, we present the case of a 27-year-old male patient with a classic form of KS who had a primary glans penile macular lesion. In more detailed evaluations, we found no evidence of immunosuppression or systemic involvement of the disease. There was no recurrence in the patient who underwent surgical excision, and he was followed up.

Keywords

• HHV-8
• Kaposi sarcoma
• Penile nodule

HIV Negatif ve Sünnetli Bir Hastada Penil Kaposi Sarkomunun Olağandışı Prezentasyonu

Abstract

Kaposi sarkomu (KS), esas olarak ekstremitelerde ortaya çıkan multifokal hemorajik bir sarkomdur. Penisle sınırlı KS nadirdir ve genellikle edinilmiş immün yetmezlik sendromu (AIDS) ile ilişkilidir. KS'nin penisteki klinik prezentasyonu ve seyri değişkenlik göstermektedir. Burada glans peniste primer maküler lezyon saptanan KS'nin klasik formu olan 27 yaşında bir erkek hastayı sunuyoruz. Daha ayrıntılı değerlendirmelerde immün baskılama veya hastalığın sistemik tutulumuna dair hiçbir kanıt bulamadık. Cerrahi eksizyon uygulanan hastada nüks olmadı ve takibe alındı.

Keywords

• HHV-8
• Kaposi sarkomu
• Penil nodül

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