Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a cancer originating from the endothelial cells of blood and lymphatic vessels. It develops multifocally as a result of pathological vascular hyperplasia. There are four forms of the disease: classic, endemic, iatrogenic, and epidemic. The treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma depends on the clinical form, stage of advancement, and the immunological condition of the patient. The article presents the case of an 82-year-old patient from the Dermatology Department of the Provincial Hospital in Elblag diagnosed with Kaposi’s sarcoma with bullous lesions. Key words: Kaposi’s sarcoma, Dermatology, Oncology

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