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Endoscopic findings in a case of Kaposi's sarcoma with involvement of the large and small bowel.

Endoscopy. 1985 Jul;17(4):161-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85257299
Ell C; Matek W; Gramatzki M; Kaduk B; Demling L

Abstract: A case of Kaposi's sarcoma in underlying acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with involvement of the colon and the terminal ileum is presented. The endoscopic and histological findings are described and the technical and clinical aspects of the results discussed.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS Adult Biopsy Case Report *Endoscopy Homosexuality Human Intestinal Neoplasms/*DIAGNOSIS/PATHOLOGY *Intestine, Large/PATHOLOGY *Intestine, Small/PATHOLOGY Male Sarcoma, Kaposi's/*DIAGNOSIS/PATHOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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