Eight patients with classical Kaposi's sarcoma histologically confirmed underwent lymphoscopic and/or lymphographic exploration of the lower limbs where the lesions were located. In all patients lymphoscopy showed abnormal images ranging from irregular distribution of the coloring agent to 'star-like images' and dermal reflux. Lymphography was performed in 3 patients and demonstrated, in 2 of them, 'lymphatic pools', obvious hyperplasia of the superficial lymphatic vessels and areas of lymphangectasia. The finding in all 8 patients of dynamic abnormalities of the lymphatic system should encourage further investigations in this field, notably to detect a possible correlation between lymph stasis, disorders in regional immunity and the development of classical Kaposi's sarcoma.
Classical Kaposi's sarcoma: A study of the lymphatic system in the lower limbs
FEI L;RUOCCO, Vincenzo;
1987
Abstract
Eight patients with classical Kaposi's sarcoma histologically confirmed underwent lymphoscopic and/or lymphographic exploration of the lower limbs where the lesions were located. In all patients lymphoscopy showed abnormal images ranging from irregular distribution of the coloring agent to 'star-like images' and dermal reflux. Lymphography was performed in 3 patients and demonstrated, in 2 of them, 'lymphatic pools', obvious hyperplasia of the superficial lymphatic vessels and areas of lymphangectasia. The finding in all 8 patients of dynamic abnormalities of the lymphatic system should encourage further investigations in this field, notably to detect a possible correlation between lymph stasis, disorders in regional immunity and the development of classical Kaposi's sarcoma.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
