Intralesional vinblastine injections for treatment of classic Kaposi sarcoma in diabetic patients

Cutis. 2015 May;95(5):E28-34.

Abstract

Classic Kaposi sarcoma (KS) usually is a localized and slowly progressing disease that mainly affects elderly patients; therefore, local treatment generally is recommended. In this study, we evaluated the clinical efficacy of intralesional vinblastine (VNB) for the treatment of classic KS in 6 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results indicated that intralesional VNB injections may be an effective alternative treatment of classic KS in diabetic patients.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / administration & dosage*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Male
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / complications
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / drug therapy*
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vinblastine / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Vinblastine