Classical Kaposi sarcoma: an ınsight into demographic characteristics and survival outcomes

This study emphasizes that CKS in our centre predominantly affects older males and typically manifests with nodular, early-stage lesions at the time of diagnosis. The majority of patients exhibited localised disease with no evidence of systemic involvement, while lymphedema was a frequent accompanying condition. Ulcerative manifestations were relatively uncommon, and survival outcomes varied significantly based on disease stage, with a marked decline in overall survival for patients with metastatic disease. The findings emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and the development of tailored treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.