The trillions of the cells in the body grow normally, divide, and then die accordingly. Once adulthood is reached cells divide only to replace worn-out or dying cells or to repair injuries. Kaposi's ...

As a study in Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology points out, Kaposi lesions may be less visible in people who have darker skin tones. Although Kaposi lesions can be asymptomatic, they may sometimes ...

Moriz Kaposi is best known for his discovery of what would become a main characteristic of AIDS — Kaposi’s sarcoma; but his contributions to medicine encompass many fields of study, including ...

A definitive diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) requires a biopsy and a microscopic evaluation of the tissue sample. However, if your healthcare provider suspects KS, they may order blood tests or ...

In this report, I describe the development of Kaposi's sarcoma of the labial oral mucosa after minor oral surgery in an HIV-infected patient. The tumor was localized to a site of previous iatrogenic ...