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  • Title: Arteriovenous malformation simulating Kaposi's sarcoma (pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma).
    Author: Marshall ME, Hatfield ST, Hatfield DR.
    Journal: Arch Dermatol; 1985 Jan; 121(1):99-101. PubMed ID: 3966825.
    Abstract:
    A patient whose condition was initially misdiagnosed as Kaposi's sarcoma involving the left foot received radiation therapy for that disorder. Subsequent examination yielded a correct diagnosis of arteriovenous (AV) malformation. Such cases of AV malformations with skin changes resembling Kaposi's sarcoma have been called pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma. The clinicopathologic distinctions between Kaposi's sarcoma and pseudo-Kaposi's lesions are discussed. All patients suspected of having Kaposi's sarcoma, especially those younger than 30 years of age, should have careful evaluation for an unsuspected AV malformation.
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