The complete Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus genome induces early-onset, metastatic angiosarcoma in transgenic mice. Cell Host & Microbe , 2024; DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.03.012 Cite This Page : ...

Kaposi’s sarcoma can affect the cells lining mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth and tongue. It leads to lesions, or growths, on the skin of the tongue.

The Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV) was discovered in 1994 and is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma as well as B-cell cancers. KSHV-associated diseases affect internal organs and are ...

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a low-grade vascular neoplasm mediated by the human herpesvirus-8. Only 1 clinical subtype, the endemic/African subtype, commonly affects the pediatric population.

Saowapa S, Polpichai N, Siladech P, et al. Evaluating Kaposi sarcoma in kidney transplant patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cureus. 2024;16(1):e52527. Newsletter.

SEATTLE — People in East Africa with HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma often have advanced disease and a poor survival outlook — and the situation has not improved in the last 5 years, a study found.

Sarcoma is a broad group of cancers that develop in the connective tissues of the body, including bones, muscles, fat, nerves, and blood vessels. Unlike many other cancers that have well-established ...