Case Report

Kaposi Sarcoma Secondary to Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Rare Case

Authors: Zuhal Mujgan Guler, MD, Asiye Kanbay, MD, Bulent Ciftci, MD, Mehmet Kanbay, MD, Aydin Yilmaz, MD, Yetkin Agackiran, MD, Yurdanur Erdogan, Assoc. Prof.

Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma commonly occurs in HIV-positive and immunocompromised patients. We describe a case of Kaposi sarcoma that developed in an HIV-negative patient with tuberculosis. The Kaposi sarcoma completely regressed with antituberculous therapy without the institution of chemotherapy. The patient remained disease-free after a follow-up period of 20 months. Patients with Kaposi sarcoma should be monitored for coexisting diseases such as tuberculosis.


Key Points


* Tuberculosis can be a cause of serious complications such as Kaposi sarcoma and should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma.


* Kaposi sarcoma regressed completely with antituberculous therapy without institution of chemotherapy.


* Patients with Kaposi sarcoma should watch for coexisting diseases, such as tuberculosis.

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