Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (1): 85-89.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210303

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Treatment of Kaposi′s sarcoma

Gao Yan, Wang Peng, Kang Xiaojing   

  1. Department of Dermatology, People′s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research (XJYS1707), Urumqi 830001, China
  • Received:2021-04-18 Revised:2021-06-28 Online:2024-01-15 Published:2024-01-05
  • Contact: Kang Xiaojing E-mail:drkangxj666@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Innovation Environment (Talent and Base) Construction Specific Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: "Tianshan Innovative Team Plan"(2020D14006)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 The occurrence of Kaposi′s sarcoma (KS) is closely related to Kaposi′s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) infection of endothelial cells. KSHV infection can present as various types of KS, and clinical features, severity and prognosis differ among different types of KS. Classic KS is characterized by localized lesions and slow progression, AIDS-related KS and endemic KS are highly aggressive, and iatrogenic KS needs control of the primary disease during treatment. Therefore, individualized therapies should be developed according to the clinical classifications and characteristics of KS. This review summarizes treatment modalities of and research progress in KS.

Key words: Sarcoma, Kaposi, Drug therapy, Biological therapy, Antiretroviral therapy, highly active