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Arteriovenous Malformation Simulating Kaposi's Sarcoma: (Pseudo-Kaposi's Sarcoma)

Arteriovenous Malformation Simulating Kaposi's Sarcoma: (Pseudo-Kaposi's Sarcoma) Abstract • A patient whose condition was initially misdiagnosed as Kaposi's sarcoma involving the left foot received radiation therapy for that disorder. Subsequent examination yielded a correct diagnosis of arteriovenous (AV) malformation. Such cases of AV malformations with skin changes resembling Kaposi's sarcoma have been called pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma. The clinicopathologic distinctions between Kaposi's sarcoma and pseudo-Kaposi's lesions are discussed. All patients suspected of having Kaposi's sarcoma, especially those younger than 30 years of age, should have careful evaluation for an unsuspected AV malformation. (Arch Dermatol 1985;121:99-101) References 1. Coursley G, Ivins JC, Barker NW: Congenital arteriovenous fistulas in the extremities: An analysis of 69 cases . Angiology 1956;7:201-217.Crossref 2. Waterson KW Jr, Shapiro L, Dannenberg M: Developmental arteriovenous malformation with secondary angiodermatitis . Arch Dermatol 1969;100:297-302.Crossref 3. Bluefarb SM, Adams LA: Arteriovenous malformation with angiodermatitis: Stasis dermatitis simulating Kaposi's disease . Arch Dermatol 1967;96:176-181.Crossref 4. Mali JWH, Kuiper JP, Hamers AA: Acroangiodermatitis of the foot . Arch Dermatol 1965;92:515-518.Crossref 5. Earhart RN, Aeling JA, Nuss DD, et al: Pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma: A patient with arteriovenous malformation and skin lesions simulating Kaposi's sarcoma . Arch Dermatol 1974;110:907-910.Crossref 6. Brenner S, Ophir J, Krakowski A, et al: Kaposi-like arteriovenous malformation and angiodermatitis (pseudo-Kaposi) . Cutis 1982;30:240-256. 7. Delaney JP: Congenital arteriovenous fistulae of the extremities . Minn Med 1961;44:160-166. 8. Lawton RL, Tidrick RT, Brintnall ES: A clinicopathologic study of multiple congenital arteriovenous fistulae of the lower extremities . Angiology 1957;8:161-169.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

Arteriovenous Malformation Simulating Kaposi's Sarcoma: (Pseudo-Kaposi's Sarcoma)

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1985 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0003-987X
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1538-3652
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1985.01660010103030
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Abstract

Abstract • A patient whose condition was initially misdiagnosed as Kaposi's sarcoma involving the left foot received radiation therapy for that disorder. Subsequent examination yielded a correct diagnosis of arteriovenous (AV) malformation. Such cases of AV malformations with skin changes resembling Kaposi's sarcoma have been called pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma. The clinicopathologic distinctions between Kaposi's sarcoma and pseudo-Kaposi's lesions are discussed. All patients suspected of having Kaposi's sarcoma, especially those younger than 30 years of age, should have careful evaluation for an unsuspected AV malformation. (Arch Dermatol 1985;121:99-101) References 1. Coursley G, Ivins JC, Barker NW: Congenital arteriovenous fistulas in the extremities: An analysis of 69 cases . Angiology 1956;7:201-217.Crossref 2. Waterson KW Jr, Shapiro L, Dannenberg M: Developmental arteriovenous malformation with secondary angiodermatitis . Arch Dermatol 1969;100:297-302.Crossref 3. Bluefarb SM, Adams LA: Arteriovenous malformation with angiodermatitis: Stasis dermatitis simulating Kaposi's disease . Arch Dermatol 1967;96:176-181.Crossref 4. Mali JWH, Kuiper JP, Hamers AA: Acroangiodermatitis of the foot . Arch Dermatol 1965;92:515-518.Crossref 5. Earhart RN, Aeling JA, Nuss DD, et al: Pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma: A patient with arteriovenous malformation and skin lesions simulating Kaposi's sarcoma . Arch Dermatol 1974;110:907-910.Crossref 6. Brenner S, Ophir J, Krakowski A, et al: Kaposi-like arteriovenous malformation and angiodermatitis (pseudo-Kaposi) . Cutis 1982;30:240-256. 7. Delaney JP: Congenital arteriovenous fistulae of the extremities . Minn Med 1961;44:160-166. 8. Lawton RL, Tidrick RT, Brintnall ES: A clinicopathologic study of multiple congenital arteriovenous fistulae of the lower extremities . Angiology 1957;8:161-169.Crossref

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Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jan 1, 1985

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