Tubuloreticular structures in Kaposi's sarcoma: a comparison of the classical and AIDS-associated forms. NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1986. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

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Tubuloreticular structures in Kaposi's sarcoma: a comparison of the classical and AIDS-associated forms.

Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh). 1986;66(3):207-12. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86291897
Konrad K; Schenk P; Rappersberger K

Abstract: The ultrastructural morphology of both the classical and the AIDS-associated forms of Kaposi's sarcoma was examined electron-microscopically. Tubuloreticular structures were found only in the AIDS-associated form of Kaposi's sarcoma, and not in the classical variant of the tumor. Moreover, the tubuloreticular structures, 20-30 nm in diameter, were present in very high numbers and in two different forms: the loosely intertwined tubuli, which were clearly predominant; and those forming a more compact pattern. These findings suggest that the presence of tubuloreticular structures may well be an ultrastructural marker for diagnosing AIDS and AIDS-associated disorders.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS/*PATHOLOGY Comparative Study Endoplasmic Reticulum/PATHOLOGY/*ULTRASTRUCTURE Human Sarcoma, Kaposi's/ETIOLOGY/PATHOLOGY/*ULTRASTRUCTURE JOURNAL ARTICLE

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