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Treatment Options for Transplant-Related Kaposi Sarcoma

Source: Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 7, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Transplant-Related Kaposi Sarcoma

In general, transplant-related Kaposi sarcoma is effectively managed by reduction in immunosuppression and does not require systemic treatment. Transitioning immunosuppression therapy to an mTOR inhibitor, such as sirolimus, has demonstrated efficacy in small studies and can be considered.[1]

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