The Koebner phenomenon in immunosuppression-related Kaposi's sarcoma

Authors
Citation
T. Maral, The Koebner phenomenon in immunosuppression-related Kaposi's sarcoma, ANN PL SURG, 44(6), 2000, pp. 646-648
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
01487043 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
646 - 648
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-7043(200006)44:6<646:TKPIIK>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
The Koebner phenomenon has been reported to develop in classic or acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). A 12-year-old kid ney transplant recipient who developed immunosuppression-related KS showed reoccurrence of lesions in some previously intact incision sites following removal of tumor, suggesting Koebner phenomenon. It is recommended that sur geons be careful when planning surgical interventions in patients with cert ain skin disorders in which Koebner phenomenon is known to develop.