International Internal Medicine Journal(IIMJ)

Hospital Khobar, KSA, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Case Report   
  Isolated Nodular Kaposi Sarcoma of the Finger Pulp: A Case Report
  Author(s): Ghada Moumneh, Fadhel Alherz, Bushra Mohandes, Fatimah Alismail* and Sulaiman Al Habib
  
  Introduction: Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a malignant vascular tumor linked to Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV-8) infection, characterized by the proliferation of spindle-shaped mesenchymal cells and dilated capillaries. KS commonly affects mucocutaneous sites, particularly in the lower extremities, with rare extracutaneous involvement. Case: We report a case of a 78-year-old male with multiple chronic diseases who presented with a 2-month history of a rapidly enlarging dome-shaped nodule on his left index finger. Surgical excision and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma, with the lesion showing characteristic spindle cells and positive immunohistochemical staining for HHV8. Discussion: This case highlights the importance of recognizing and considering KS in the differential dia.. Read More»
  

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