Symptoms of KAPOSI’S SARCOMA

Symptoms seen with Kaposi's sarcoma include skin lesions (blue-red nodules) on the face, arms, trunk and mucous membranes. These are usually blue-red nodules. Similar changes may occur in areas that are not easily observed, such as the lymph nodes, the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. It is not unusual to have swelling of the face of lower extremities, when these areas are involved. These lesions cause additional symptoms depending where they appear. Eating or swallowing difficulty arises from lesions in the mouth. Walking may become difficult or painful with lesions on the feet. Breathing may become more difficult due to lesions in the lungs.