Condition Article

Kaposi Sarcoma

Kaposi sarcoma or KS is a cancer that causes red or purple patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin. Can spread to organs and cause bleeding.

Disease ConditionIntegumentary

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Definition

Kaposi sarcoma or KS is a cancer that causes red or purple patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin. Can spread to organs and cause bleeding.

Concept record

Canonical title: Kaposi Sarcoma
Alphabetical key: K
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: KS
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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