Topical imiquimod 5% as a treatment for localized genital Kaposi's sarcoma in an HIV-negative man: A case report

J. L. Fairley; Ian Denham; S. Yoganathan; T.R.H. Read

doi:10.1258/ijsa.2012.012074

Topical imiquimod 5% as a treatment for localized genital Kaposi's sarcoma in an HIV-negative man: A case report

J. L. Fairley, Ian Denham, S. Yoganathan, T.R.H. Read

Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Alfred Hospital

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Abstract

We report a case of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in an HIV-negative man who has sex with men (MSM) that was successfully treated by topical application of imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara). Our case highlights a potentially effective and non-invasive method of treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma in the shortest timeframe yet recorded. The location of the lesions on the patient's penis also highlights the need for a non-invasive treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	907-908
Number of pages	2
Journal	International Journal of STD & AIDS
Volume	23
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1258/ijsa.2012.012074
Publication status	Published - Dec 2012

Keywords

HIV-negative
Human herpes virus 8
Imiquimod
Kaposi's sarcoma
KS
Men who have sex with men
MSM
Treatment

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