Title of article :
Gastric Kaposi sarcoma presenting as an upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a non-AIDS patient
Author/Authors :
Zanganeh, Elahe Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GRCGH) - Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan , Hosseini, Ashkan Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Alimadadi, Mehdi Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GRCGH) - Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan , Seyyedmajidi, Mohammadreza Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GRCGH) - Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan
Abstract :
Background: Majority of the patients affected by Kaposi sarcoma (KS) have human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) lessened the
incidence of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)- related KS. Cutaneous signs
are the most common, but involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is very important and
dangerous because of serious complications including perforation and bleeding.
Case Presentation: This report is a rare case of gastric-KS presenting as melena in a non-
AIDS 67-year-old woman. We describe the diagnosis and management of this rare
complication.
Conclusion: GI-KS is often asymptomatic with different endoscopic appearances, and
maybe present without cutaneous lesions. Thus, a high diagnostic suspicion is needed and
we should attend these GI complications.
Keywords :
Kaposi sarcoma , Upper gastrointestinal bleeding , Non-AIDS
Journal title :
Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine (CJIM)
