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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]Amandeep Singh M.D.[3]

Overview

CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions. Findings on CT scan of the chest suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include ill-defined (flame-shaped) nodular lung opacities, interlobular septal thickening, and hilar lymphadenopathy.

CT Scan

  • Chest CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma. Findings on CT scan suggestive of kaposi's sarcoma include:[1][2]
  • Findings on high resolution CT scan of the abdomen suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include:
  • Ill-defined multifocal peripheral portal nodules
  • Variable enhancement of the lesions on contrast

References

  1. Restrepo CS, Ocazionez D (2011). "Kaposi's sarcoma: imaging overview". Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 32 (5): 456–69. doi:10.1053/j.sult.2011.03.007. PMID 21963166.
  2. Kaposi's Sarcoma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/kaposi-sarcoma Accessed on January, 19 2016


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