The diagnostic challenge and management of pulmonary Kaposi's sarcoma in renal transplant recipients

Authors

• Ayman B. Krayem, Pulmonary Section, Department of Medicine, King Khalid National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Siraj O. Wali, Pulmonary Section, Department of Medicine, King Khalid National Guard Hospital, PO Box 9515, Jeddah 21423, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel/Fax. +966 (2) 6247444. E-mail: bintashfeen{at}yahoo.com
• Yaseen S. Samman, Pulmonary Section, Department of Medicine, King Khalid National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Kaposi9s sarcoma is a multicentric low grade tumor that usually begins with the development of violaceous skin lesions and is associated with the presence of human herpes virus 8. Kaposi9s sarcoma has been described in immunocompromised patients, particularly following renal transplantation, with cutaneous involvement being the most salient finding. Infectious and non-infectious pulmonary disorders in immunocompromised patients can simulate the radiological manifestations of pulmonary Kaposi9s sarcoma. This report highlights the dilemma in reaching an accurate diagnosis of pulmonary Kaposis sarcoma as a complication of immunosuppression post-renal transplant and reviews the management of immunosuppression related Kaposi9s sarcoma.

Article Type

Review

First Page

1061

Last Page

1064

Recommended Citation

Krayem, Ayman B.; Wali, Siraj O.; and Samman, Yaseen S. (2001) "The diagnostic challenge and management of pulmonary Kaposi's sarcoma in renal transplant recipients," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 22: Iss. 12, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1557