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Kaposi’s sarcoma, lymphoedema and gangrene in AIDS – a therapeutic challenge
Abstract
The manifestations of the HIV pandemic are manifold, affecting all organ systems. With respect to the vascular system, it is recognised that vasculitides constitute one of the less common but none the less challenging consequences of HIV infection.1 The HIV pandemic has also seen a dramatic
increase in the prevalence of Kaposi’s sarcoma2 and its frequently associated complication of chronic lymphoedema.3 When these three manifestations of HIV (Kaposi’s sarcoma, lymphoedema and vasculopathy) coexist in the same limb, as in this report, unique clinical and management challenges
are presented.
increase in the prevalence of Kaposi’s sarcoma2 and its frequently associated complication of chronic lymphoedema.3 When these three manifestations of HIV (Kaposi’s sarcoma, lymphoedema and vasculopathy) coexist in the same limb, as in this report, unique clinical and management challenges
are presented.
