[Kaposi's sarcoma ].

A case of Kaposi's sarcoma in a 86-year female farmer is presented in view of the epidemiological data, currently changed biology of Kaposi's sarcoma, and its importance related to an association with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In this particular case, the clinical course of the disease was very rapid with skin lesions on the upper and lower extremities and on mucous membranes of the oral cavity and epiglottis. Immunologic disorders caused afebrile pneumonia, prolonged healing of the post-traumatic wound and fracture of the shaft of the radius and ulna. Progressive cachexia and weakness have led to the loss of the waking ability and self-care.