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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Kaposi's sarcoma physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions are nodules or patches that may be purple, red, blue, or black in color and are usually located on the nose, legs, and feet.

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

General Appearance

Patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma usually appear fatigued

Skin

Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions are nodules or patches that may be purple, red, blue, or black in color and are usually located on the nose, legs, and feet.

HEENT

The oral cavity is involved in about 30%, and is the initial site in 15% of AIDS related Kaposi’s sarcoma. In the mouth, the hard palate is most frequently affected, followed by the gums [1]. Lesions in the mouth may be easily damaged by chewing and bleed or suffer secondary infection, and even interfere with eating or speaking.

Extremities

References

References

  1. ↑ Nichols, CM (1993). “Treating Kaposi’s lesions in the HIV-infected patient”. J Am Dent Assoc. 124 (11): 78–84. Retrieved 2007-06-11. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 2.39 2.40 2.41 2.42 “Dermatology Atlas”.

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