International Journal of Cancer Management
The Official Journal of Cancer Research Center (CRC), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Primary Kaposi Sarcoma of Penis in HIV Negative Patient
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Primary Kaposi sarcoma of penis is very rare. We will introduce a 47 years old male patient referred to our clinic from dermatology service, in this report. The patient suffered from itchy penile papules around coronal region. The lab tests had revealed a negative serology of HIV but tissue PCR was positive for Human Herpesvirus-8 (HHV8). Histological findings were compatible with Kaposi sarcoma. Primary Kaposi sarcoma of penis is rare but could occur in HIV negative patients.
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