CTICasesPulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma
Imaging findings
CT chest in an HIV-positive patient shows diffuse, flame-shaped nodular opacities along the bronchovascular bundles, smooth interlobular septal thickening, pleural effusions, and extensive inguinal and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
Key takeaways
Pulmonary Kaposi sarcoma is an opportunistic neoplasm in immunocompromised patients. It has a characteristic bronchocentric, flame-shaped appearance on CT, tracking along the bronchovascular bundles, and is typically accompanied by pleural effusions and systemic lymphadenopathy.
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