Consequences of a Delayed Diagnosis of Kaposi's Sarcoma: A Case Report of Disseminated Infection

KS is a multicentric angioproliferative spindle cell tumor originating from human herpes virus type 8 (HHV-8)-infected endothelial cells from lymphoid tissue [1]. [...]when this neoplasm is at a later stage, it is necessary to include additional therapies for treatment such as chemotherapy (method of choice for the patient reported in addition to antiretroviral therapy), radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. [...]the importance of early diagnosis is essential, since it guarantees the best prognosis for the patient. 2. Case Report A male, 35 years old, with no known comorbidities was admitted to the emergency department, referred by the Basic Health Unit, due to edema and non-painful violet lesions in lower limbs without clear etiology, in addition to losing more than 10 kg in 2 months.