Undiagnosed Kaposi's Sarcoma

Undiagnosed Causes of Kaposi's Sarcoma

As part of Kaposi's Sarcoma diagnosis, consider whether any of these underlying medical Kaposi's Sarcoma causes may have been overlooked:

• AIDS
• In people with AIDS, Kaposi's sarcoma is caused by an interaction between HIV, a weakened immune system, and the human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). Occurrence of Kaposi's sarcoma has been linked to the spread of HIV and HHV-8 through sexual activity
• People who have kidney transplants are also at risk for Kaposi's sarcoma
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Undiagnosed Complications of Kaposi's Sarcoma

As part of Kaposi's Sarcoma diagnosis, consider whether any of these Kaposi's Sarcoma complications may have been overlooked:

• Internal bleeding
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Anemia
• Kaposi's sarcoma can involve the lungs and cause significant symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath. This diagnosis is made by a CT scan of the chest and a bronchoscopy. The tumors can return even after apparently successful treatment. Kaposi's sarcoma can be fatal for a person with AIDS
• More complications »

Undiagnosed Diseases

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About undiagnosed conditions:

One possible misdiagnosis is the failure to correctly diagnose Kaposi's Sarcoma leading to a person remaining with undiagnosed Kaposi's Sarcoma. Any condition can potentially be missed and stay undiagnosed. For a general overview of diseases that are often undiagnosed, see Failure to Diagnose or Under-Diagnosed Diseases.

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