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October 3, 2025

A Case of Kaposi Sarcoma Misdiagnosed for 2 years: A Case Report.

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MAMaram T. AlkhatiebHAHussain A AlkhalifahLALama A Aljilani

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Overview

Case report details misdiagnosis of kaposi sarcoma in an 83-year-old man, highlighting the importance of biopsy in recurrent infections.

Key Points

  • Kaposi sarcoma was diagnosed after two years of misdiagnosis, emphasizing the need for vigilance in older patients.
  • Patient, initially treated for stasis dermatitis and chronic venous ulcer, experienced recurrent cellulitis and hospital admissions.
  • A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of kaposi sarcoma, indicating that similar cases require high suspicion and prompt investigation.
  • Misdiagnosis can lead to severe outcomes, urging a low threshold for biopsy in cases of unresolved infections.

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Alkhatieb et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f2cf0e39f13e7fa2017https://doi.org/10.1155/carm/5112520
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