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Predicting the evolution of Kaposi sarcoma, in the highly active antiretroviral therapy era.
Boffi El Amari E, Toutous-Trellu L, Gayet-Ageron A, et al
AIDS. 2008 May 31;22(9):1019-1028.
 Abstract
 
Oropharyngeal kaposi sarcoma in related persons negative for human immunodeficiency virus.
Sikora AG, Shnayder Y, Yee H, DeLacure MD.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008 Mar;117(3):172-6
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 The prognostic significance of facial lymphoedema in HIV-seropositive subjects with Kaposi
sarcoma.
Feller L, Masipa JN, Wood NH, et al
AIDS Res Ther. 2008 Jan 29;5(1):2
 Abstract
 
Humanes herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) and Kaposi sarcoma.
Lebbé C. 
Hautarzt. 2007 Dec 21
 Abstract
 
HIV-associated Kaposi sarcoma and gender.
Wang J, Stebbing J, Bower M.
Gend Med. 2007 Sep;4(3):266-73.
 Abstract
 
Septic illness and Kaposi's sarcoma.
Daniel J, Shaw A.  
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Nov;18(11):792-3.
 Abstract
 
HIV-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma and Gender.
Wang J, Stebbing J, Bower M.
Gend Med. 2007 Sep;4(3):266-73.
 Abstract
 
Cytokine pattern in Kaposi's sarcoma associated with immune restoration disease
in HIV and tuberculosis co-infected patients.
Tamburini J, Grimaldi D, Chiche JD. et al
AIDS. 2007 Sep;21(14):1980-3.
Abstract
 
Intravascular Kaposi's sarcoma - a hitherto unrecognized phenomenon.
Luzar B, Antony F, Ramdial PK, Calonje E.
J Cutan Pathol. 2007 Nov;34(11):861-864
 Abstract
 
Relationship between the Quantity of Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV) in
Peripheral Blood and Effusion Fluid Samples and KSHV-Associated Disease.
Marcelin AG, Motol J, Guihot A, et al 
J Infect Dis. 2007 Oct 15;196(8):1163-6.
 Abstract
 
Kaposi's sarcoma: a model of both malignancy and chronic inflammation.
Douglas JL, Gustin JK, Dezube B, et al 
Panminerva Med. 2007 Sep;49(3):119-38
 Abstract
 
Identification of the DNA Sequence Interacting with Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated
Herpesvirus Viral Interferon Regulatory Factor 1.
Park J, Lee MS, Yoo SM, et al
J Virol. 2007 Sep 12;
 Abstract
 
Cytokine pattern in Kaposi's sarcoma associated with immune restoration disease in HIV and
tuberculosis co-infected patients.
Tamburini J, Grimaldi D, Chiche JD, et al 
AIDS. 2007 Sep;21(14):1980-3.
 Abstract
 
Reflections on the interpretation of heterogeneity and strain differences based on very limited
PCR sequence data from Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus genomes.
Zong JC, Arav-Boger R, Alcendor DJ, Hayward GS. 
J Clin Virol. 2007 Aug 13
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Hypoxia Enhances the Phosphorylation and Cytotoxicity of Ganciclovir and Zidovudine in
Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Infected Cells.
Davis DA, Singer KE, Reynolds IP. et al
Cancer Res. 2007 Jul 15;67(14):7003-10.
 Abstract
 
Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus load in biopsies of cutaneous and oral Kaposi's sarcoma
lesions.
Pak F, Mwakigonja AR, Kokhaei P, et al 
Eur J Cancer. 2007 Jul 10;
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Evidence for a multiclonal origin of multicentric advanced lesions of Kaposi sarcoma.
Duprez R, Lacoste V, Bričre J, et al   
J Natl Cancer Inst. 2007 Jul 18;99(14):1086-94.
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Pseudo-Kaposi Sarcoma or Kaposi Sarcoma? : Kaposi-sarcoma-like skin lesions in a patient with
AIDS.
Renkl AC, Weiss JM, Scharffetter-Kochanek K, Weiss T.  
Hautarzt. 2007 Jun 12;
 Abstract
 
Prognostic Significance of Immune Subset Measurement in Individuals With AIDS-Associated
Kaposi's Sarcoma.
Stebbing J, Sanitt A, Teague A, et al 
J Clin Oncol. 2007 Apr 30;
Abstract
 
Disseminated classic Kaposi's sarcoma.
Fernandez Perez I, Vazquez Tunas L, Lazaro Quintela M,  et al;
Clin Transl Oncol. 2007 Apr;9(4):255-7.
 Abstract
 
Nearly identical strains of human herpesvirus 8 in couples discordant for Kaposi's sarcoma.
Kouri V, Marini A, Nambiar S, et al 
AIDS. 2007 Mar 30;21(6):765-8
 Abstract
 
Relationship between human herpesvirus 8 loads and disease stage in classic Kaposi sarcoma
patients.
Guttman-Yassky E, Abada R, Kra-Oz Z, et al 
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007 Apr;57(4):387-92.
 Abstract
 
The Kaposi's Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus LANA Protein Down-Regulates Nuclear
GSK-3 Activity |and Consequently Blocks Differentiation.
Liu J, Martin H, Shamay M, Woodard C, et al 
J Virol. 2007 Feb 21;
Abstract
 
 
Low T Cell Responses to Human Herpesvirus 8 in Patients with AIDS-Related and
Classic Kaposi Sarcoma.
Guihot A, Dupin N, Marcelin AG, Gorin I, et al 
J Infect Dis. 2006 Oct 15;194(8):1078-88.
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Detection of HHV-8 in pyogenic granuloma-like kaposi sarcoma.
Urquhart JL, Uzieblo A, Kohler S.  
Am J Dermatopathol. 2006 Aug;28(4):317-21.
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Classic Kaposi sarcoma.
Guttman-Yassky E, Dubnov J, Kra-Oz Z, wt al 
Cancer. 2005 Dec 13;
Abstract
 
Kaposi's sarcoma: An update.
Schwartz RA.  
J Surg Oncol. 2004 Sep 1;87(3):146-51.
Abstract
 
Lymphedematous HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
Ramdial PK, Chetty R, Singh B,, et al
 J Cutan Pathol. 2006 Jul;33(7):474-81.
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Advances in the pathobiology and treatment of Kaposi sarcoma.
Pantanowitz L, Dezube BJ. 
Curr Opin Oncol. 2004 Sep;16(5):443-9
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Histological Features of Kaposi Sarcoma in a Patient Receiving Highly Active
Antiviral Therapy.
Eng W, Cockerell CJ.  
Am J Dermatopathol. 2004 Apr;26(2):127-132.
 Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma - still an enigma.
Babal P, Pec J.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jul;17(4):377-380.
Abstract
 
Immunoblastic Lymphoma in Persons with AIDS-Associated Kaposi's Sarcoma:
a Role for Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus.
Engels EA, Pittaluga S, Whitby D, et al  
Mod Pathol 2003 May;16(5):424-9
 Abstract
 
Kaposi's sarcoma in rheumatic diseases.
Louthrenoo W, Kasitanon N, Mahanuphab P, et al.
Semin Arthritis Rheum 2003 Apr;32(5):326-33
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Staging of classic Kaposi's sarcoma: a useful tool for therapeutic choices.
Brambilla L, Boneschi V, Taglioni M, Ferrucci S.
Eur J Dermatol 2003 Jan-Feb;13(1):83-6
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Update on Kaposi's Sarcoma: A Gammaherpesvirus- induced Malignancy.
 Kumar PP, Little RF, Yarchoan R.
Curr Infect Dis Rep 2003 Feb;5(1):85-92
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Update on Kaposi's sarcoma and other HHV8 associated diseases.Part 1:
epidemiology, environmental predispositions, clinical manifestations, and therapy.
Hengge UR, Ruzicka T, Tyring SK, et al
Lancet Infect Dis 2002 May;2(5):281-92
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Viral Load of Human Herpesvirus 8 in Peripheral Blood of Human Immunodeficiency
Virus-Infected Patients with Kaposi's Sarcoma
Tedeschi R, Enbom M, Bidoli E, et al.
J Clin Microbiol 2001 Dec;39(12):4269-4273 .
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          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
A prognostic index for AIDS-associated kaposi sarcoma in the era of highly active antiretroviral
therapy
Bower M., Sanitt A., Mazhar D., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Virus in HIV- and non-HIV-infected Patients with
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A-G Marcelin, D Montani, O Sitbon, et al
 12 CROI)
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Pathogenesis
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Insights into pathogenic events of HIV-associated Kaposi sarcoma and immune reconstitution
inflammatory syndrome-related Kaposi sarcoma.
Feller L, Lemmer J.
Infect Agent Cancer. 2008 Jan 21;3(1):1
Abstract
 
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 KSHV/HHV-8 and HIV infection in Kaposi's sarcoma development.
Pyakurel P, Pak F, Mwakigonja AR
Infect Agent Cancer. 2007 Feb 2;2(1):4
 Paper
 
Kaposi's sarcoma triggered by endogenous HHV-8 reactivation after non-myeloablative
allogeneic haematopoietic transplantation.
Bruno B, Sorasio R, Barozzi P, et al  
Eur J Haematol. 2006 Apr;76(4):342-7.
Abstract
 
KSHV infection and the pathogenesis of Kaposi's sarcoma
Ganem D.
Annu Rev Pathol. 2006;1:273-96.
 Abstract
 
Histological characterization of regression in acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome-relatedKaposi's sarcoma.
Pantanowitz L, Dezube BJ, Pinkus GS, et al. 
J Cutan Pathol. 2004 Jan;31(1):26-34.
 Abstract
 
Pathogenesis of Kaposi's sarcoma.
Bubman D, Cesarman E.
Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2003 Jun;17(3):717-45.
Abstract
 
Molecular biology and pathogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus.
Verma SC, Robertson ES.
FEMS Microbiol Lett 2003 May 28;222(2):155-63
 Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma and other manifestations of human herpesvirus 8.
Geraminejad P, Memar O, Aronson I, et al.  
Am Acad Dermatol 2002 Nov;47(5):641-55
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          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Low Levels of T-cell Responses to Human Herpesvirus-8 in Patients with
Kaposi's Sarcoma.
A Guihot , N Dupin , A G Marcelin. et al  
(12 CROI
 Abstract
 
Human Herpesvirus 8 Viremia Is Strictly Associated with the Onset, Clinical
Status and Disease Progression in Patients Affected by AIDS-associated
Kaposi’ Sarcoma
C Tassan-Din , M Viganň , S Piergiovanni ,  et al
 (12 CROI
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Diagnosis/Diagnostics
   

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Gastrointestinal Kaposi's sarcoma: CD117 expression and the potential for misdiagnosis as gastrointestinal
stromal tumour.
Parfitt JR, Rodriguez-Justo M, Feakins R, Novelli MR.
Histopathology. 2008 Jun;52(7):816-23.
 Abstract
 
AIDS-related Kaposi Sarcoma of the Lung Presenting With a "Crazy-paving" Pattern on High-resolution CT:
Imaging and Pathologic Findings.
da Silva Filho FP, Marchiori E, Valiante PM, et al 
J Thorac Imaging. 2008 May;23(2):135-137.
 Abstract
 
Using Quantitative Imaging Techniques to Assess Vascularity in AIDS-Related Kaposi's
Sarcoma.
Vogel A, Dasgeb B, Hassan M, et al  
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2006;1:232-5.
Abstract
 
Imaging features of pulmonary Kaposi sarcoma-associated immune reconstitution syndrome.
Godoy MC, Rouse H, Brown JA, et al
AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Oct;189(4):956-65
 Abstract
 
Fine needle aspiration cytology determinants of the diagnosis of primary nodal Kaposi's
sarcoma as the first sign of unknown HIV infection: a case report.
Morelli L, Pusiol T, Piscioli I, et al 
Acta Cytol. 2007 Jul-Aug;51(4):602-4.
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Development of a fluorescence-based assay to screen antiviral drugs against Kaposi's
sarcoma associated herpesvirus.
Nun TK, Kroll DJ, Oberlies NH, et al 
Mol Cancer Ther. 2007 Aug;6(8):2360-70.
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(99m)Tc-MIBI imaging of cutaneous AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
Peer FI, Pui MH, Mosam A, Rae WI.
Int J Dermatol. 2007 Feb;46(2):166-71.
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Imaging manifestations of Kaposi sarcoma.
Restrepo CS, Martinez S, Lemos JA,  
Radiographics. 2006 Jul-Aug;26(4):1169-85.
Abstract
 
Diagnosis and treatment of HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma
Reyners AK, Sprenger HG, Suurmeijer AJ, van der Graaf WT. N
ed Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2006 Mar 18;150(11):589-93.
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Quantitative Assessment of Tumor Vasculature and Response to Therapy in
 Kaposi's Sarcoma Using Functional Noninvasive Imaging.
Hassan M, Little RF, Vogel A,et al 
Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2004 Oct;3(5):451-8.
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Quantification of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus in Blood, Oral
Mucosa, and Saliva in Patients with Kaposi's Sarcoma.
Marcelin AG, Gorin I, Morand P, et al 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses.2004 Jul;20(7):704-8.
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Detection and quantification of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus to
predict AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
Engels EA, Biggar RJ, Marshall VA, et al  
AIDS. 2003 Aug 15;17(12):1847-51.
Abstract
 
Transcription Profile of Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus in Primary
Kaposi's Sarcoma Lesions as Determined by Real-Time PCR Arrays.
Dittmer DP. 
Cancer Res 2003 May 1;63(9):2010-5
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Detection of HHV8 latent nuclear antigen by immunohistochemistry. A new tool
 for differentiating Kaposi's sarcoma from its mimics
Courville P, Simon F, Le Pessot F, et al.  
Ann Pathol 2002 Sep;22(4):267-76
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Assessment of a Combined Testing Strategy for Detection of Antibodies to
Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) in Persons with Kaposi's Sarcoma, Persons
with Asymptomatic HHV-8 Infection, and Persons at Low Risk for HHV-8 Infection.
Casper C, Krantz E, Taylor H, et al.
J Clin Microbiol 2002 Oct;40(10):3822-5
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Comorbidities
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus/human herpesvirus 8 and
lymphoproliferative disorders.
Du MQ, Bacon CM, Isaacson PG.
J Clin Pathol. 2007 Dec;60(12):1350-7.
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Prevention
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The efficacy of ritonavir in the prevention of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
Stebbing J, Portsmouth S, Nelson M, et al 
Int J Cancer. 2004 Feb 10;108(4):631-3.
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