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Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)
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General Information About Kaposi Sarcoma






Classic Kaposi Sarcoma






African Kaposi Sarcoma






Immunosuppressive Treatment-related Kaposi Sarcoma






Epidemic Kaposi Sarcoma







Nonepidemic Gay-related Kaposi Sarcoma






Recurrent Kaposi Sarcoma






Treatment Option Overview






Treatment Options for Kaposi Sarcoma






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Nonepidemic Gay-related Kaposi Sarcoma

There is a type of nonepidemic Kaposi sarcoma that develops in homosexual men who have no signs or symptoms of HIV infection. This type of Kaposi sarcoma progresses slowly, with new lesions appearing every few years. The lesions are most common on the arms, legs, and genitals, but can develop anywhere on the skin.

This type of Kaposi sarcoma is rare and treatment information is not included in this summary.

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