2B57
category
Kaposi sarcoma, primary site
Definition
A malignant neoplasm characterised by a vascular proliferation which usually contains blunt endothelial cells. Erythrocyte extravasation and hemosiderin deposition are frequently present. The most frequent site of involvement is the skin; however it may also occur internally. It generally develops in people with compromised immune systems including those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
5 subordinate codes
Nearby in Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
2B50Chondrosarcoma, primary site2B51Osteosarcoma, primary site2B52Ewing sarcoma, primary site2B53Fibroblastic or myofibroblastic tumour, primary site2B54Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, primary site2B55Rhabdomyosarcoma, primary site2B56Angiosarcoma, primary site2B58Leiomyosarcoma, primary site