Trends and morphologic variants of Kaposi Sarcoma as seen in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a human herpes virus type 8 (HHV-8) driven neoplasm with varying morphologic features and attendant diagnostic dilemma. This study presents the trend of KS in our environment different variants, view to arousing awareness reducing missed delayed diagnosis. accounted for 18.34% 59.66% vascular neoplasms malignant neoplasms, respectively most occurring background immunodeficiency virus/acquired syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The frequency peaked 2013 began decline fairly even sex distribution. There are diverse variants that can pose challenges. Hence, there need this enhance prompt accurate
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عنوان ژورنال: GSC Advanced Research and Reviews
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2582-4597']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2022.13.1.0269