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Primary classic Kaposi's sarcoma of the penis: report of a case and review

2003; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1468-3083.2003.00747.x

1468-3083

Giuseppe Micali, Maria Rita Nasca, Rocco De Pasquale, D. Innocenzi,

Urologic and reproductive health conditions

ABSTRACT Kaposi's sarcoma is a vascular tumour of multifocal origin occurring primarily on the extremities. The case of a 45‐year‐old HIV negative and HHV‐8 positive man with an asymptomatic reddish macular lesion on the inner layer of the prepuce is described. Although primary penile Kaposi's sarcoma is a relatively uncommon disorder in HIV negative men, dermatologists and venereologists should consider this possibility when treating non‐specific penile lesions. A minimal penile lesion with non‐distinctive clinical features may sometimes be the exclusive manifestation of Kaposi's sarcoma, making histologic evaluation necessary to establish the diagnosis.