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Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposi sarcoma lesions can have varying morphologies, including multiple purple papules and plaques, and can be widespread, depending on the clinical variant.
Classic Kaposi sarcoma occurs on the lower extremities; in this patient, lesions are located on the foot. Early lesions can look like malignant melanoma.
AIDs-related Kaposi sarcoma. Early lesions are flat plaques.
Kaposi sarcoma related to immunodeficiency syndrome is more widespread. Lesions on the lower extremities can appear eczematous. This patient has violaceous papules coalescing to plaques.
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