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Definition

Kaposi's sarcoma is a cancerous tumor of the connective tissue, and is often associated with AIDS.

Symptoms

The tumors appear as bluish-red or purple sores (lesions) on the skin. The color comes from the fact that they are rich in blood vessels.

The lesions may first appear on the feet or ankles, thighs, arms, hands, face, or any other part of the body. They also can appear on sites inside the body.

Other symptoms may include:

Bleeding from gastrointestinal lesions
Bloody sputum from lesions in the lung
Shortness of breath from lesions in the lung

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus. The amount of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life threatening. Bleeding ... More »
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Discolored Skin Patches
Patchy skin color refers to areas of irregular skin coloring. Mottling or mottled skin refers specifically to blood vessel changes in the skin which cause a patchy appearance. More »
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Skin Lesion
A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. More »
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