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Kaposi's sarcoma diagnostic study of choice
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Diagnosis of Kaposi’s sarcoma requires histologic confirmation via a tissue biopsy. This is a diagnostic study of choice. Ancillary studies that aid in the diagnosis includes laboratory and physical examination assessments.
Diagnostic study of choice
Diagnostic study of choice
Study of choice
- Histologic confirmation via a tissue biopsy is the diagnostic study of choice.
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies
The tissue biopsy must be performed when:
- The patient presented with violaceous papules as the first step of diagnosis.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[3]