Kaposi sarcoma in a female patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report

This case expands the known clinical and demographic spectrum of Kaposi sarcoma, underscoring the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in atypical patient populations to prevent diagnostic delays. The co-occurrence of multiple sclerosis and Kaposi sarcoma underscores the importance of recognizing iatrogenic Kaposi sarcoma in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy and calls for further research into the complex intersection of autoimmune disorders and iatrogenic treatment-related immune dysregulation in oncogenesis. This report underscores the importance of individualized, persistent therapeutic strategies in managing Kaposi sarcoma.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
Published
2025-11-21
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05683-4
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1
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Viral-associated cancers and disorders
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Kaposi sarcoma in a female patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report

Ahmad Alkhaledi, Ahmad Al‐Bitar, Malek Alhamedi
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Journal of Medical Case Reports
Viral-associated cancers and disorders
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Kaposi sarcoma in a female patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report

Ahmad Alkhaledi, Ahmad Al‐Bitar, Malek Alhamedi
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Abstract

This case expands the known clinical and demographic spectrum of Kaposi sarcoma, underscoring the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in atypical patient populations to prevent diagnostic delays. The co-occurrence of multiple sclerosis and Kaposi sarcoma underscores the importance of recognizing iatrogenic Kaposi sarcoma in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy and calls for further research into the complex intersection of autoimmune disorders and iatrogenic treatment-related immune dysregulation in oncogenesis. This report underscores the importance of individualized, persistent therapeutic strategies in managing Kaposi sarcoma.

Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 19(1)
Damascus Hospital (SY), Al Assad University Hospital (SY), Damascus University (SY)
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Viral-associated cancers and disorders
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