Hepatosplenic Kaposi's sarcoma as the initial presentation in a Taiwanese child with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Acta Paediatr Taiwan. 2007 Mar-Apr;48(2):84-8.

Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma is a rare manifestation in children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It is mostly reported in children living in African countries. We describe a Taiwanese child who initially presented with fever of unknown origin and multiple hepatosplenic masses and in whom, after further investigations, the diagnosis turned to be an HIV infection with hepatosplenic Kaposi's sarcoma. She underwent splenectomy and received highly active anti-retroviral therapy with good clinical, virological and immunological responses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / pathology
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / therapy*
  • Splenic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Splenic Neoplasms / therapy*