Introduction

KS - Kaposi's sarcoma, Epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma (disorder),Kaposi's sarcoma of lung (disorder), gallbladder Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissues (disorder), Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes, cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of Heart, Kaposi's sarcoma of skin (disorder), Conjunctival Kaposi's sarcoma, African lymphadenopathic Kaposi's sarcoma, intestinal Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of the gallbladder, Cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, central nervous system Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of the prostate, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), lymphadenopathic Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of conjunctiva (disorder), corneal Kaposi's sarcoma, gastric Kaposi's sarcoma, soft tissue Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of central nervous system, Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (disorder), prostate Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of anus, Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (disorder), anal Kaposi's sarcoma, lymph node Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of the CNS, Kaposi's sarcoma of penis, esophageal Kaposi's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites, palate Kaposi's sarcoma, Palate Kaposi's sarcoma, pulmonary Kaposi's sarcoma, cardiac Kaposi's sarcoma, Corneal Kaposi's sarcoma, conjunctival Kaposi's sarcoma, lung, Kaposi's sarcoma of cornea (disorder), penis Kaposi's sarcoma, skin, Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (disorder), Kaposi's sarcoma of skin, Kaposi's sarcoma of esophagus,

Kaposi's sarcoma is a rare type of cancer caused by a virus. It can affect the skin and internal organs.

It's mainly seen in people with a poorly controlled or severe HIV and AIDS infection. It can also affect some people who have a weakened immune system for another reason, as well as people who havea genetic vulnerability to the virus.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 2 Jun 2016