Table 2 Clinical types of Kaposi sarcoma (KS)
Type of KS | Cutaneous manifestation | Visceral manifestation | Clinical course |
|---|---|---|---|
Classic (sporadic or Mediterranean) | Yes (often limited to lower extremity) | No (uncommon) | Low malignant potential |
Endemic (African) | Yes | Yes | Indolent, occasionally aggressive progression |
Epidemic AIDS-associated | Yes | Yes | Indolent, occasionally aggressive progression. May regress with HIV treatment |
Latrogenic (immunosuppression-related) | Yes | Yes | May heal spontaneously with reduction or discontinuation of immunosuppression. May be aggressive. |
Endogenic (endogenous corticosteroid-excess-related) | Yes (in the literature) | Yes (in our case) | May regress after treatment of hypercortisolism |