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Kaposi’s sarcoma |
| Treatment: |
Treatment decisions depend on the extent and location of the lesions, as well as the person's symptoms and degree of immunosuppression. Antiretroviral therapy against the AIDS virus can shrink the lesions. Radiation therapy or cryotherapy can be used for lesions in certain areas. Combination chemotherapy may also be used. Lesions may recur after treatment, however. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
Treatment and remission of Kaposi's sarcoma does not improve survival in AIDS patients. The appearance of Kaposi's sarcoma is a poor prognostic sign for individuals with HIV infection. Prognosis also depends on the immune status and HIV viral load of the patient. |
| Complications: |
The tumor can recur even after apparently successful treatment. Kaposi's sarcoma can be fatal for a person with AIDS. |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma.
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Reviewed By: Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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