Symptoms of Kaposi Sarcoma
Kaposi sarcoma is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the skin or mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from mouth to anus, including the stomach and intestines.

These tumors appear as purple patches or nodules on the skin and/or mucous membranes and can spread to lymph nodes and lungs. Kaposi sarcoma is more common in men and in patients with suppressed immune systems. Kaposi sarcoma symptoms include the following:

Lesions on the skin. The first signs of Kaposi are usually cancerous lesions (spots) on the skin that are purple, red or brown and can appear flat or raised. These may appear in just one area, or they can show up in many areas. Often they are disfiguring. Common locations for lesions are the feet, legs and face.

Lesions on mucous membranes. Lesions can also occur in the mouth, anus or elsewhere in the gastroinstestinal tract.

Lesions inside the body. When lesions form inside the lungs, breathing can be restricted or the patient may cough up blood. Inside the GI tract, lesions can cause pain and bleeding, which may eventually lead to anemia.

Lymph nodes. Involvement of lymph nodes, particularly in the groin can be associated with painful swelling in the legs.