(C46) Kaposi sarcoma

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19 407 in individuals diagnosis kaposi sarcoma confirmed
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8 015 deaths with diagnosis kaposi sarcoma
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41% mortality rate associated with the disease kaposi sarcoma

Diagnosis kaposi sarcoma is diagnosed Men are 14.77% more likely than Women

11 137

Men receive the diagnosis kaposi sarcoma

5 221 (46.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis kaposi sarcoma

2 794 (33.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease kaposi sarcoma - Men and Women aged 80-84

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 35-95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-34Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 25-34, 40-44, 90-94
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 35-39, 45-89, 95+

Disease Features kaposi sarcoma

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Kaposi sarcoma - what does this mean

Kaposi sarcoma is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. it is caused by a virus known as human herpesvirus 8, which is spread through contact with an infected person's saliva, blood, or other body fluids. it is more common in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with hiv/aids or those taking immunosuppressant drugs.

What happens during the disease - kaposi sarcoma

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • CT scan
  • MRI scan
  • Biopsy
  • Blood tests
  • Urine tests
  • Tissue culture

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To reduce the size of tumors, improve symptoms, and prevent Kaposi sarcoma from spreading.
  • Administering chemotherapy drugs
  • Prescribing radiation therapy
  • Performing surgery to remove tumors
  • Prescribing antiviral drugs
  • Prescribing targeted therapy
  • Prescribing immunotherapy
  • Prescribing biological therapy
  • Prescribing photodynamic therapy
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16 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Kaposi sarcoma - Prevention

Kaposi sarcoma can be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as hiv infection, organ transplantation, and immunosuppression. additionally, individuals should practice safe sex, avoid sharing needles, and get regular medical checkups to help detect the disease early.

Specified forms of the disease

(C46.0) Kaposi sarcoma of skin
(C46.1) Kaposi sarcoma of soft tissue
(C46.2) Kaposi sarcoma of palate
(C46.3) Kaposi sarcoma of lymph nodes
(C46.7) Kaposi sarcoma of other sites
(C46.8) Kaposi sarcoma of multiple organs
(C46.9) Kaposi sarcoma, unspecified