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- 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.
Article Abstract
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign cutaneous viral infection commonly affecting children, sexually active adults, immunocompromised individuals, and patients on immunosuppressive therapy. Giant periorbital MC lesions with preseptal cellulitis are rare. We present 2 such pediatric cases. Case 1 was a 9-month-old boy with an enlarging left upper eyelid mass and preseptal cellulitis. MC was confirmed on histopathology, and surgical excision was curative. Case 2 was an 18-month-old girl with a right lower eyelid ulcerating mass and preseptal cellulitis. She was managed with antibiotics and surgical excision.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2024.103989 | DOI Listing |
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