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KAPOSIS SARCOMA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Vessels (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Kaposi's sarcoma
1, record 1, English, Kaposi%27s%20sarcoma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- KS 2, record 1, English, KS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumors on the walls of blood vessels or in the lymphatic system that causes pink, purple or brown lesions on the skin. 2, record 1, English, - Kaposi%27s%20sarcoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may also occur internally on the organs. 2, record 1, English, - Kaposi%27s%20sarcoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Because KS is a cancer, it is not considered a true opportunistic infection, that is, it is not caused by an infectious agent. It is the second most prevalent illness among people with AIDS. ... While KS is most commonly manifested as lesions on the skin, it can occur in the nose, eyelids, mouth, rectum or anywhere internally, especially in the lymph nodes. 2, record 1, English, - Kaposi%27s%20sarcoma
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Kaposi sarcoma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Kaposi
1, record 1, French, maladie%20de%20Kaposi
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sarcome de Kaposi 2, record 1, French, sarcome%20de%20Kaposi
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumeur constituée de vaisseaux sanguins dilatés provoquant des taches ou des nodules pourpres sur la peau. 3, record 1, French, - maladie%20de%20Kaposi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chez les immunodéprimés peuvent apparaître des localisations aux poumons et aux intestins. Un virus lui serait associé, le KSHV que l'on appellera sans doute l'Herpès Virus Humain 8 (HHV-8). 3, record 1, French, - maladie%20de%20Kaposi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
- Piel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sarcoma de Kaposi
1, record 1, Spanish, sarcoma%20de%20Kaposi
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SK 2, record 1, Spanish, SK
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cáncer causado por el virus herpes 8 en forma de lesiones rojas violáceas que no causan dolor y que al parecer se reproducen como consecuencia de una sustancia angioproliferativa. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sarcoma%20de%20Kaposi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El sarcoma de Kaposi puede reaparecer, a pesar de que parezca controlado y en los casos de sida puede extenderse por metástasis a órganos internos, en especial a los intestinos, ganglios linfáticos y pulmones. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sarcoma%20de%20Kaposi
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