[Bullous manifestations of Kaposi disease associated with AIDS]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1995;122(11-12):793-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: We report the apparently first description of bullous Kaposi's sarcoma in a patient with AIDS.

Case report: Kaposi's sarcoma was observed in a HIV positive homosexual who had developed AIDS. The delay between the development of Kaposi's sarcoma and the appearance of bullae was 6 months. Bullae occurred after oedema and necrosis of the subepidermic derma.

Discussion: This unusual clinical presentation of Kaposi's syndrome in an AIDS patient led to rapid tumor extention and would thus suggest a rapidly unfavourable prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / pathology
  • Adult
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / pathology
  • Xeroderma Pigmentosum / complications*
  • Xeroderma Pigmentosum / pathology