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Oldver>Mehrdad (Created page with "* Skin lesions are usually '''purple''', '''red''', '''brown''', or '''black''', * Limited area, or widespread. * Gradually or quickly. * Lesions may be flat or raised, '''nodules''' or '''blotches''', usually '''papular'''. * '''HHV-8''' is found in all lesions. * KS lesions areas include '''lower limbs''', '''back''', '''face''', '''mouth''', and '''genitalia'''. * The lesions are usually as described above, but may occasionally be...") |
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Latest revision as of 04:03, 23 March 2023
- Skin lesions are usually purple, red, brown, or black,
- Limited area, or widespread.
- Gradually or quickly.
- Lesions may be flat or raised, nodules or blotches, usually papular.
- HHV-8 is found in all lesions.
- KS lesions areas include lower limbs, back, face, mouth, and genitalia.
- The lesions are usually as described above, but may occasionally be plaque-like (often on the soles of the feet) or even involved in skin breakdown with resulting fungating lesions