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Deep Fungal Infections of Skin and Role of Histopathology in Diagnosis.
Indian J Dermatol
October 2024
Department of Dermatology, Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, India.
Introduction: Deep mycoses acquired by penetrating trauma to the skin can have varied and sometimes atypical morphological presentations resulting in diagnostic dilemmas and delay in treatment onset. Histopathology can be a useful tool in not only diagnosing but also differentiating various deep mycoses.
Aims And Objectives: To observe various morphological presentations and histopathological features of deep fungal infections.
Giant Hyperkeratotic Molluscum Contagiosum.
J Cutan Med Surg
August 2024
Gynecology Department, Wenzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Giant molluscum contagiosum with preseptal cellulitis.
J AAPOS
October 2024
Department of Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Australia; Department of Ophthalmology, Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; Save Sight Institute, Central Clinical School, Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Article Synopsis
- Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common, non-threatening viral skin infection primarily affecting children and certain adults, including those with weakened immune systems.
- The article discusses two rare pediatric cases of giant periorbital MC lesions accompanied by preseptal cellulitis.
- In the first case, a 9-month-old boy underwent surgical excision after a diagnosis of MC, while the second case involved an 18-month-old girl who was treated with antibiotics and surgery.
Successful Treatment of a Recalcitrant Extensive Giant Molluscum Contagiosum with Intralesional 10% Potassium Hydroxide in an Immunosuppressed Case of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report.
Indian Dermatol Online J
April 2024
Department of Dermatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
[Skin reactions related to molluscum contagiosum infection].
Andes Pediatr
April 2024
Hospital Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna, Santiago, Chile.
Article Synopsis
- Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral skin infection commonly found in children, immunocompromised individuals, and sexually active adults, characterized by small, shiny papules on the skin.
- Diagnosis typically relies on clinical observation and dermoscopy, but the infection can sometimes present with inflammatory symptoms that mimic other skin conditions, complicating accurate diagnosis.
- This article aims to highlight various skin reactions associated with MC to aid clinicians in diagnosis and management, emphasizing the need for dermatology referrals in complex cases.
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