Kaposi sarcoma

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Kaposi sarcoma

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Kaposi sarcoma lesions can have varying morphologies, including multiple purple papules and plaques, and can be widespread, depending on the clinical variant.

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Classic Kaposi sarcoma occurs on the lower extremities; in this patient, lesions are located on the foot. Early lesions can look like malignant melanoma.

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AIDs-related Kaposi sarcoma. Early lesions are flat plaques.

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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.