The use of ultrasound imaging has recently been increasing in numerous dermatologic diseases. This noninvasive technique provides additional details on the structure and vascularization of skin lesions. Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular tumor that typically arises in the skin and mucosas. It can spread to lymph nodes and internal organs. We performed B-mode and color Doppler ultrasound studies in 3 patients with a clinical diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma confirmed by histological examination. We found differences in the ultrasound pattern between nodular and plaque lesions, in both B-mode and color Doppler. We believe that skin ultrasound imaging could be a useful technique for studying cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma, providing additional information on the structural and vascular characteristics of the lesion. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier España, S.L.U. y AEDV. All rights reserved.
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R Carrascosa, F Alfageme, G Roustán, M D Suarez. Skin Ultrasound in Kaposi Sarcoma. Actas dermo-sifiliográficas. 2016 May;107(4):e19-22
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