scholarly journals High incidence of classic Kaposi's sarcoma in Mantua, Po Valley, Northern Italy (1989–1998)

2001 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Ascoli ◽  
S Belli ◽  
M Benedetti ◽  
S Trinca ◽  
P Ricci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Po Valley ◽  
High Incidence

Human herpesvirus type 8 infection in an area of Northern Italy with high incidence of classical Kaposi's sarcoma

2005 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 571-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Tanzi ◽  
Alessandra Zappa ◽  
Fausta Caramaschi ◽  
Antonella Amendola ◽  
Donatella Lasagna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Herpesvirus Type ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Human Herpesvirus Type

Acute radiodermatitis following radiotherapy for classic Kaposi's sarcoma

1993 ◽  
Vol 83 (8) ◽  
pp. 442-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
CG Kissel ◽  
RP Mistretta
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Radiation Toxicity ◽  
High Incidence

There is a high incidence of radiation toxicity associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. The authors review acute radiodermatitis and present a case where it occurred in the foot following radiotherapy for classic Kaposi's sarcoma.

The high incidence of Tinea pedis and unguium in patients with Kaposi's sarcoma

1981 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Alteras ◽  
Batya Cafri ◽  
E. J. Feuerman
Keyword(s):  
Tinea Pedis ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
High Incidence

Variability in the Incidence of Classic Kaposi's Sarcoma in the Veneto Region, Northern Italy

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Ascoli ◽  
Paola Zambon ◽  
Daniela Manno ◽  
Stefano Guzzinati ◽  
Manuel Zorzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Veneto Region ◽  
Alpine Valleys

The incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma was estimated in the Veneto Region, Italy (age ≥50; 1990-96). Rates were higher in the coast and alpine valleys; in the latter there was an excess of cases for both sexes combined (SIR = 191.1; CI = 113.2-302.0). The hypothesis that birthplace/residency in areas abundant with bloodsucking insects may be a risk factor is discussed.

scholarly journals High incidence of classical Kaposi's sarcoma in Iceland and the Faroe Islands

1998 ◽  
Vol 77 (7) ◽  
pp. 1190-1193 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Hjalgrim ◽  
H Tulinius ◽  
J Dalberg ◽  
S Hardarson ◽  
M Frisch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Faroe Islands ◽  
High Incidence

Atypical Radiation Toxicity in Patients with Classical Kaposi's Sarcoma

1991 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 491-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger M. Macklis
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Radiation Toxicity ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Corrective Procedures

The classical (non-AIDS-related) form of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) typically affects older patients of Eastern European or Mediterranean ethnic background. Although radiotherapy is a standard part of the treatment armamentarium for KS patients, a high incidence of radiotoxicity has been reported in epidemic AIDS-related cases. In order to determine whether this radiotoxicity is observed only in patients with the epidemic form of the disease, we have conducted a retrospective chart review of 30 patients with classical KS treated with radiation for whom follow-up information was available. Seven out of 30 (23 %) were found to have unexpectedly high levels of radiotoxicity after tumor doses of 22–42 Gy. This toxicity consisted either of significantly increased edema or chronic skin break-down and severe radiodermatitis, in some cases requiring multiple surgical corrective procedures. We suggest that the abnormal lymphaticovenous development and chronic lymphokine stimulation associated with KS of both epidemic and classical forms may be responsible in part for the observed radiotoxicity.

Sexually transmissible agent and African Kaposi's sarcoma

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Matondo ◽  
S Sivapalan
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Homosexual Men ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
The World ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
Analytical Review ◽  
Very High

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) has a higher incidence in some parts of Africa than anywhere else in the world. Recent studies in western homosexual men with AIDSKS suggest that KS may be caused by a putative sexually transmissible agent. Our analytical review of studies on KS in Africa before and during the AIDS era reveals a disparate epidemiological picture. Its occurrence in sexually inexperienced children; overwhelming male preponderance in an almost exclusively heterosexual population; rarity of concordant couples in areas of very high incidence; sequestration of high incidence to Eastern and Central Africa; and regional variations in incidence even in high-incidence countries are all difficult to reconcile with a conventional sexually transmissible aetiology. There is a need for prospective studies specifically designed to test the hypothesis in Africa. Also, we recommend that studies pursuing the aetiology of KS in western countries be linked with studies in high incidence areas in Africa.

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