Abstract

 

Kaposi sarcoma is a rarely seen cancer orginating from vasculer and lymphatic endothelial cells. Its frequency is increased in patients using immunosupressive drugs, especially with cyclosporine. In this case report, we presented a post-renal transplantation patient who developed Kaposi sarcoma 16 months later. Because the disease was rapidly progressive the patient deceased due to pulmonary hemorrhage.

Key words: Renal Transplantation, Kaposi Sarcoma, Cyclosporine