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Kaposi sarcoma
stresses
oncol.
саркома Капоши
(
buraks
)
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Kaposi sarcoma
KS
med.
A rare type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of cells that line lymph and blood vessels. Kaposi sarcoma
KS
causes red or purple patches of tissue
lesions
to grow under the skin and in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat. Lesions may also develop in the digestive tract, liver, or lungs. KS generally occurs in people with weakened immune systems. In people with HIV, KS is an AIDS-defining condition.
see also
AIDS-defining condition
,
Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus
Kaposi sarcoma:
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