Fatal soft-tissue and bony complications following radiotherapy for HIV-negative Kaposi’s sarcoma: a rare case of post-radiation necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis in a resource-limited setting
Vigilant post-RT monitoring, prompt recognition of soft-tissue infection, aggressive multidisciplinary management, and timely radical surgery are essential. In resource-limited settings, limb salvage may be impossible, making amputation the only viable life-saving option.
Authors
- Mathayo Shadrack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6789-5991)
- Nimwindael Stephen Msangi
- Adelaide Elisamehe Mghase
- Satrumin Arbogast Shirima
- Focus Mawe
- Laurean Josephat Rwanyuma
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000069
- Primary Topic
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00