Chylothorax and chylous ascites in AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma: a case report and literature review
The development of chylous effusions in patients with AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma signifies disease progression. Prompt initiation of systemic chemotherapy combined with antiretroviral therapy is critical for improving outcomes.
Authors
- Qian Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6922-6778)
- Liping Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4897-7721)
- Yong Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0678-4064)
- Xiao‐Ping Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5852-9965)
- Zhiyong Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6174-5183)
- Kai Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4779-7515)
- Yongxi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3840-5209)
- Qunqun Jiang
- Zhongwei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3909-761X)
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Wuhan Puai Hospital (CN)
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11948-6
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wuhan University
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University