Abstract
Acute Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV)-associated inflammatory diseases are under-recognized. We describe a woman with HIV presenting with disseminated KS and refractory shock, concerning for KSHV-associated inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS) versus multicentric Castelman’s disease (MCD). High-quality research and clinician education are needed to improve prognosis of patients with KSHV-associated diseases.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Doxorubicin / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Early Diagnosis
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Female
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Herpesviridae Infections / diagnosis*
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Herpesviridae Infections / drug therapy*
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Herpesviridae Infections / virology
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Herpesvirus 8, Human*
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Humans
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Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Rituximab / therapeutic use
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Syndrome
Substances
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Antiviral Agents
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Immunologic Factors
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Rituximab
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Doxorubicin