Kaposi's sarcoma responding to topical imiquimod 5% cream: a case report

Cases J. 2009 Sep 17:2:7092. doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-0002-0000007092.

Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma, a virus-associated neoplasm, can be treated with systemic therapy such interferon or chemotherapy, although a local alternative is possible in localized disease.Topical imiquimod is a ligand of the toll-like receptors 7 and 8 on dendritic cells, increasing immune responses and showing antiviral and antitumoral activities. We report a spectacular response to imiquimod 5% cream in a patient with classic Kaposi's sarcoma of the leg.