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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2026; 14(15): 120825
Published online May 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i15.120825
Published online May 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i15.120825
Figure 1 Clinical presentation of Kaposi sarcoma lesions after 32 weeks of treatment.
A-C: Multiple violaceous-red papules on both feet after 32 weeks of treatment.
Figure 2 Histopathological features of Kaposi sarcoma (hematoxylin and eosin staining, × 200).
Slit-like vascular spaces containing extravasated erythrocytes are observed, surrounded by proliferating spindle cells, consistent with the characteristic pathological features of Kaposi sarcoma.
Figure 3 Immunohistochemical staining of Kaposi sarcoma lesions (× 200).
A-F: Representative immunohistochemical staining demonstrating tumor cell markers in Kaposi sarcoma tissue. Tumor cells were positive for ERG (A), CD31 (B), CD34 (C), human herpesvirus-8 (partial positive) (D), D2-40 (E), and Ki67 (approximately 60% positive) (F).
- Citation: Wang SN, Wang JM, Xu M, Wu JJ. Kaposi sarcoma following dupilumab treatment for bullous pemphigoid: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(15): 120825
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i15/120825.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i15.120825