Description
Kaposi's sarcoma: A malignant neoplasm characterized 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).
Data source
FinnGen phenocode |
C3_KAPOSI_SARCOMA |
Hospital Discharge registry |
ICD-10: C46 |
Cause of Death registry |
ICD-10: C46 |
Level in the ICD-hierarchy |
3 |
First defined in version |
DF3 |
Ontology