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Lower extremity lymphedema caused by acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related Kaposi's sarcoma: case report and review of the literature.

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Allen, PJ; Gillespie, DL; Redfield, RR; Gomez, ER
Published in: J Vasc Surg
August 1995

A case of severe lymphedema of the lower extremity caused by obstruction by human immunodeficiency virus-associated Kaposi's sarcoma is presented. A review of the signs and symptoms of obstructive lymphedema and Kaposi's sarcoma is provided. Early recognition of this clinical entity may allow use of simple preventative measures and help to avoid this life- and limb-threatening situation.

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J Vasc Surg

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ISSN

0741-5214

Publication Date

August 1995

Volume

22

Issue

2

Start / End Page

178 / 181

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Skin Neoplasms
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi
  • Male
  • Lymphedema
  • Humans
  • HIV-1
  • Foot Diseases
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cardiovascular System & Hematology
 

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Allen, P. J., Gillespie, D. L., Redfield, R. R., & Gomez, E. R. (1995). Lower extremity lymphedema caused by acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related Kaposi's sarcoma: case report and review of the literature. J Vasc Surg, 22(2), 178–181. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0741-5214(95)70114-1
Allen, P. J., D. L. Gillespie, R. R. Redfield, and E. R. Gomez. “Lower extremity lymphedema caused by acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related Kaposi's sarcoma: case report and review of the literature.J Vasc Surg 22, no. 2 (August 1995): 178–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0741-5214(95)70114-1.
Allen, P. J., et al. “Lower extremity lymphedema caused by acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related Kaposi's sarcoma: case report and review of the literature.J Vasc Surg, vol. 22, no. 2, Aug. 1995, pp. 178–81. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/s0741-5214(95)70114-1.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Vasc Surg

DOI

ISSN

0741-5214

Publication Date

August 1995

Volume

22

Issue

2

Start / End Page

178 / 181

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Skin Neoplasms
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi
  • Male
  • Lymphedema
  • Humans
  • HIV-1
  • Foot Diseases
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cardiovascular System & Hematology