[Kaposi's sarcoma].

Kaposi's sarcoma is a malignant tumor that is one of the major complications with AIDS. This disease is common in male homosexuals, and HHV-8 has been indicated to play a role in its pathogenesis. In treating the lesions that spread over the skin of the entire body, and visceral lesions, mainly of the lung, multidrug chemotherapy has been commonly used, but there are many problems such as myelosuppression and the treatment results are poor in HIV patients with advanced disease. In recent years, however, progress has been made with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), and the prognosis in cases of HIV infection is improving. Moreover, HAART is now coming to be seen as a treatment option for Kaposi's sarcoma itself. In addition, with the use of new drugs such as liposomal doxorubicin, the therapeutic strategy for Kaposi's sarcoma is undergoing great changes.