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Kaposi Sarcoma |
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Kaposi_s_Sarcoma |
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| DEFINITION |
A malignant neoplasm characterized by a vascular proliferation which usually contains blunt endothelial cells. Erythrocyte extravasation and hemosiderin deposition are frequently present. The most frequent site of involvement is the skin; however it may also occur internally. It generally develops in people with compromised immune systems including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). |
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Multiple Hemorrhagic Sarcoma Kaposi - Kaposi's Sarcoma KS Kaposi's Sarcoma |
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A malignant neoplasm characterized by a vascular proliferation which usually contains blunt endothelial cells. Erythrocyte extravasation and hemosiderin deposition are frequently present. The most frequent site of involvement is the skin; however it may also occur internally. It generally develops in people with compromised immune systems including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). |
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Kaposi Sarcoma |
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Thesaurus:Kaposi_s_Sarcoma |
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Kaposi Sarcoma |
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Multiple Hemorrhagic Sarcoma Kaposi - Kaposi's Sarcoma KS Kaposi's Sarcoma |
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Malignant_Blood_Vessel_Neoplasm http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Human_Herpes_Virus_8-Related_Malignant_Neoplasm http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Virus-Related_Sarcoma |