Molusco contagioso: actualización y casos clínicos / Molluscum contagiosum: an update and clinical cases

El molusco contagioso es una patología viral benigna muy frecuente, exclusiva del ser humano, y causada por un virus no clasificado del grupo de los Poxvirus. Las manifestaciones clínicas de la enfermedad inclu-yen lesiones en la piel, que pueden variar desde una pequeña pápula a un nódulo de mayor tamaño, pre-sentándose en forma solitaria o múltiple, dependien-do del estado inmunitario del paciente y del tiempo de evolución del proceso morboso. El estudio histo-patológico es importante para el diagnóstico, aunque en numerosas ocasiones éste se define clínicamen-te. Además del patrón histológico tradicional, y más frecuente, que exhibe hiperplasia e hipertrofia de la epidermis, se han descripto variantes poco usuales, cuyas características dependen, entre otros factores, de la sobreinfección y de la respuesta inmunitaria del paciente. En este trabajo se describen los rasgos ge-nerales del molusco contagioso y luego se presentan varios casos clínicos, uno de los cuales exhibe ma-nifestación inusual en la semimucosa del labio. Por último, se realizan comentarios referentes a la im-portancia que tiene para el odontólogo conocer esta patología y estar capacitado para detectarla, de modo de evitar sus complicaciones y su diseminación (AU)

Molluscum contagiosum is a very common benign viral pathologythat affects exclusively humans and is caused by an unclassified virus of the Poxvirus family. Clinical manifestations include skin lesions such as papule or nodule, which may range from a small papule to a larger nodule, presenting either solitary or multiple, depending on the immune status of the patient and the time of evolution of the morbid process. Histopathological study is important for the diagnosis, although in numerous occasions it is defined clinically. Classical and more frequent histology pattern exhibits hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the epidermis; however, distinct characteristics may occur depending on factors like superinfection and immune response of patients. This article describes general aspects of molluscum contagiosum and exposes several clinical cases, one of which exhibits an unusual manifestation in the semimucosa of the lip. Finally, comments are made regarding the importance for dentists to learn about the existence of this pathology and be able to recognize it in order to avoid its complications and spread (AU)

Molluscum Contagiosum Associated with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: Experience in HIV outpatient care and literature review / Molusco contagioso associado à síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida: experiência no atendimento em ambulatório de HIV e revisão da literatura

Introduction: Molluscum contagiosum is a dermatosis caused by a DNA virus of the family Poxvirus and genus Molluscipoxvirus, affecting mainly children, sexually active adults, atopic individuals and immunocompromised patients, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Objective: To describe our experience in caring for patients living with HIV who presented with extensive and severe Molluscum contagiosum, and to conduct a literature review on the subject as well. Methods: An electronic search was carried out in the MEDLINE/PubMed and SciELO databases and in the books: ATLAIDS and AZULAY limited to the period of January 2017 to June 2021. Results: Four clinical cases are reported in people living with HIV with extensive lesions normally not found in immunocompetent patients. The treatment performed in the cases reported in this article was the punctual application of 90% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to each lesion, with complete remission of the clinical presentation in two patients over a period of three and six months. The other two patients did not receive treatment for molluscum contagiosum as they died because of pulmonary complications. Conclusion: Infection with Molluscum contagiosum in people living with HIV has disseminated forms with large-volume lesions, with substantial stigmatizing aesthetic impairment, and treatment with 100% TCA is quite effective.

Introdução: Molusco contagioso é uma dermatose causada por um vírus de DNA da família poxvírus e do gênero Molluscipoxvirus. Afeta principalmente crianças, adultos sexualmente ativos, indivíduos atópicos e pacientes imunodeprimidos, especialmente aqueles com infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV). Objetivo: Descrever a experiência no atendimento de pacientes vivendo com HIV que apresentaram quadro de molusco contagioso extenso e grave, além de realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre o tema. Métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa eletrônica nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed e SciELO e nos livros ATLAIDS e AZULAY, limitada ao período de janeiro de 2017 a junho de 2021. Resultados: São relatados quatro casos clínicos em pessoas que vivem com HIV com lesões extensas normalmente não encontradas em pacientes imunocompetentes O tratamento realizado nos casos relatados nesse artigo foi a aplicação pontual de ácido tricloroacético (ATC) 100% em cada lesão, com a remissão completa do quadro clínico em dois pacientes em um período de tempo entre três e seis meses. Os outros dois pacientes não receberam tratamento para o vírus do molusco contagioso pois evoluíram para óbito em razão de complicações pulmonares. Conclusão: A infecção pelo molusco contagioso em pessoas vivendo com HIV apresenta formas disseminadas com lesões de grande volume, com comprometimento estético estigmatizante importante, e o tratamento com ATC 90% é bastante eficaz.

Presentación atípica de molusco contagioso: compromiso ocular bilateral en paciente con VIH / Atypical presentation of molluscum contagiosum: bilateral ocular involvement in a patient with HIV

La infección por molusco contagioso (MC) en adultos se asocia frecuentemente a transmisión sexual y/o inmunodepresión, por ejemplo, por VIH. En este grupo, la manifestación clínica suele ser atípica. A continuación, se presenta el caso de un paciente con diagnóstico de VIH, bajo recuento de CD4 y carga viral elevada que consulta por múltiples MC en genitales, tronco, cara y ojos además de conjuntivitis en ojo derecho. Se mantuvo terapia antirretroviral (TARV) y se indicó tratamiento para conjuntivitis. La infección por MC en pacientes con VIH se asocia a etapas SIDA con un aumento de los casos a menor recuento de linfocitos CD4, generalmente menor a 200 cel/mL. La pobre respuesta inmune celular de estos pacientes explica su comportamiento clínico atípico. Este grupo presenta una mayor mortalidad que el de pacientes seropositivos sin MC, lo que se explica por la mayor inmunosupresión asociada. El diagnóstico es clínico, aunque podría verse entorpecido cuando hay compromiso ocular por la presencia de lesiones atípicas que hacen necesario considerar diversos diagnósticos diferenciales. El tratamiento es controversial y tiende a existir una baja respuesta y recidiva frente a terapias convencionales en pacientes con VIH cuando la inmunosupresión es marcada por el recuento CD4 muy bajo. La TARV pareciera ser la mejor alternativa para su tratamiento, sin embargo, es importante considerar posibles complicaciones asociadas, como la instauración de síndrome de restauración inmunológica una vez iniciada. Esto podría traducirse en lesiones oculares graves cuando existe compromiso en este órgano

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) infection in adults is frequently associated with sexual transmission and / or immunosuppression, for example by HIV. In this group, the clinical manifestation is usually atypical. Herein we present the case of a patient with a diagnosis of HIV, a low CD4 count and a high viral load who consulted for multiple MC in the genitals, trunk, face and eyes, as well as conjunctivitis in the right eye. Antiretrovitral therapy (ART) was maintained and treatment for conjunctivitis was indicated. MC infection in HIV patients is associated with AIDS stages with an increase in cases with a lower CD4 lymphocyte count, generally less than 200 cells / mL. The poor cellular immune response of these patients explains their atypical clinical behavior. This group presents a higher mortality than that of seropositive patients without MC, which is explained by the greater associated immunosuppression. The diagnosis is clinical, although it could be hampered when there is ocular compromise due to the presence of atypical lesions that make it necessary to consider various differential diagnoses. Treatment is controversial and there tends to be a poor response and relapse to conventional therapies in patients with HIV when immunosuppression is marked by a very low CD4 count. ART seems to be the best alternative for its. However, it is important to consider possible associated complications such as the onset of immune restoration syndrome once it has been started. This could translate into serious eye injuries when this organ is compromised

Molluscum Contagiosum Occurring in an Epidermal Cyst Developed on Frontal Hairline

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Dermoscopic rosettes as a clue for atypical molluscum contagiosum / Rosetas dermatoscópicas como pista para el molusco contagioso atípico

El molusco contagioso (MC) es una infección viral frecuente, generalmente fácil de diagnosticar gracias a sus manifestaciones clínicas características. Sin embargo, las presentaciones clínicas atípicas pueden suponer un desafío diagnóstico. La dermatoscopia ha ayudado en estos casos complejos, al mostrar un patrón dermatoscópico característico compuesto por un poro central o umbilicación junto con estructuras amorfas polilobulares de color blanco a amarillo, rodeadas de vasos lineales o ramificados ('vasos en corona"). Sin embargo, se pueden encontrar patrones dermatoscópicos adicionales. Presentamos dos casos de MC donde se observaron rosetas en la dermatoscopia.

Molluscum contagiosum (MC), a frequent viral infection, is generally easy to diagnose because of its characteristic clinical features. However, atypical presentations can be a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Dermoscopy has helped in this cases by showing a characteristic dermoscopic pattern composed of a central pore or umbilication in conjunction with polylobular white to yellow amorphous structures, surrounded by linear or branched vessels ('red crown"). However, additional dermoscopic patterns can be found. Herein we present two MC cases where rosettes were seen on dermoscopy

Wells' Syndrome Associated with Molluscum Contagiosum in a Child: A Case Report / 대한피부과학회지

Wells' syndrome or eosinophilic cellulitis is usually observed in adults who present with pruritic, erythematous and edematous plaques associated with papules or vesicles. It is a rare inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology showing an eosinophil-mediated immune response. Classical histopathological features observed in patients are eosinophil-predominant inflammatory infiltration and marked dermal edema, along with ‘flame figures’. An 11-year-old boy presented with edematous plaques surmounted by vesicles on his abdomen and lower extremities. A month prior to presentation, these skin lesions occurred on other parts of his abdomen; however, they resolved spontaneously within a week. Skin biopsies from the recurrent lesions showed features consistent with Wells' syndrome and a few molluscum bodies in the epidermis. Laboratory tests showed peripheral eosinophilia. We concluded that Wells' syndrome in this young patient was caused by preceding molluscum contagiosum infection.

A Case of Molluscum Contagiosum Developed Symmetrically on Both Heels That Are Weight-bearing Area / 대한피부과학회지

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A Case of Molluscum Contagiosum in an AIDS Patient / 대한피부과학회지

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Tratamento de Molusco Contagioso em crianças: uma revisão sistemática de literatura / Molluscum Contagiosum treatment in children: a systematic literature review / Tratamiento del molusco contagioso en niños: una revisión sistemática de la literatura

Objetivo: Molusco contagioso é uma infecção cutânea, causada pelo Molluscipox vírus. Diante da inexistência de um tratamento específico, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo verificar, segundo a literatura recente, os melhores métodos de tratamento em crianças imunocompetentes. Métodos: Revisão sistemática de literatura realizada no PubMed, bem como no Lilacs, Scielo, Medline e demais bases de dados abrangidas na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), com publicações de 2010 a 2016. Para evitar viés, foram utilizadas recomendações do PRISMA. Critérios do Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine e do sistema GRADE foram usados para classificação do nível de evidência dos estudos. Resultados: Curetagem, laser pulsado de contraste, crioterapia, exérese cirúrgica, KOH 2,5%, 5% e 10%, ácido tricloroacétrico, combinação de ácido lático e ácido salicílico, tretinoína 0,05% apresentaram boa proporção de cura, facilidade de realização e tempo de resolução. Os métodos de injeção intralesional do antígeno da Cândida e da vacina MMR, dieta balanceada, óleo de Malaleuca alternifólia e Ingenol Mebutate 0,05% mostraram-se promissores. Entretanto, cantaridina e imiquimod 5% creme não foram recomendados. Conclusão: As evidências obtidas não permitem indicar um método preferencial. A escolha do método de tratamento deve ser individualizada. Recomenda-se realizar mais pesquisas voltadas para cultura do vírus.

Objective: Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by the Molluscipox virus. Given the absence of a specific treatment, this study aims to verify according to recent literature the best methods for molluscum contagiosum treatment in immunocompetent children. Methods: This study is a systematic review conducted in PubMed, as well as Lilacs, Scielo, Medline and other data bases from the Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), including publications from 2010 to 2016. The bias is avoided by using PRISMA recommendations . Criteria of the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and the GRADE system were used to rank the level of evidence of the studies. Results: Curettage, pulsed dye laser, cryotherapy, surgical abscission, KOH 2.5%, 5% and 10%, trichloroacetic acid, combination of lactic acid and salicylic acid and 0.05% tretinoin showed good performances regarding cure rate, ease of implementation and resolution time. Moreover, methods such intralesional injection of antigen Candida and the MMR vaccine, balanced diet, Malaleuca oil alternifolia and ingenol Mebutate 0.05% showed relevant results. However, the use of cantharidin and imiquimod 5% cream is not recommended. Conclusion: It is not possible to indicate the most eligible method based on the evidence found. Therefore, treatment should be individualized. Future researches about the virus culture are recommended.

Objetivo: El molusco contagioso es una infección de la piel causada por el virus Molluscipox. Dada la ausencia de un tratamiento específico, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo verificar, de acuerdo con la literatura reciente, los mejores métodos de tratamiento en niños inmunocompetentes. Métodos: Revisión sistemática de la literatura realizada en el Pubmed, así como en Lilacs, Scielo, Medline y otras bases de datos en la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud (BVS), con publicaciones de 2010 a 2016. Para evitar sesgos, se utilizaron las recomendaciones del PRISMA. Se utilizaron los criterios del Centro de Oxford para la Medicina Basada en la Evidencia y el sistema GRADE para clasificar el nivel de evidencia de los estudios. Resultados: Curetaje, láser pulsado de contraste, crioterapia, exéresis quirúrgica, KOH 2,5%, 5% y 10%, ácido tricloroacétrico, la combinación de ácido láctico y ácido salicílico, tretinoína 0,05% exhibieron buena tasa de curación, facilidad de realización y tiempo de resolución. Los métodos de inyección intralesional de antígenos de Cándida y la vacuna triple vírica, dieta equilibrada, aceite de alternifolia Malaleuca y ingenol mebutate 0,05% se muestran prometedores. Sin embargo, no se recomienda las cremas de cantaridina y imiquimod al 5%. Conclusión: Las evidencias obtenidas no han elegido un método preferido. La elección del método de tratamiento debe ser individualizada. Se recomienda la realización de más investigaciones relcionadas con el cultivo del virus.

A Case of Molluscum Contagiosum Treated by Ingenol Mebutate (Picato®) / 대한피부과학회지

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Disseminated Molluscum Contagiosum with Id Reaction in an Immunocompetent Adult / 대한피부과학회지

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Clinical Characteristics of Benign Eyelid Tumors

PURPOSE: To report the relative frequency and clinical characteristics of patients with benign eyelid tumors. METHODS: A retrospective study of 192 consecutive patients admitted to Korea University Ansan Hospital with benign eyelid tumor between January 2009 and December 2014 was undertaken, and clinical records including age, sex, involved site, and pathology of tumors were reviewed retrospectively. All eyelid tumors were confirmed histopathologically. RESULTS: The sexual distribution revealed 87 males and 105 females with benign eyelid tumors. The mean age at diagnosis was 42.6 +/- 19.2 years. Molluscum contagiosum (5.5 +/- 3.5 years) and pilomatrixoma (14.0 +/- 15.6 years) were generally found in younger individuals, while seborrheic keratosis (60.2 +/- 15.8 years) and squamous cell papilloma (50.5 +/- 13.4 years) occurred predominantly in elderly patients. Tumors were most common on the upper lid (63.0%). The four most frequent subtypes were melanocytic nevus (37.5%), epidermal cyst (8.3%), squamous cell papilloma (5.7%), and seborrheic keratosis (5.2%). CONCLUSIONS: The most common histopathological diagnosis of benign eyelid tumors was melanocytic nevus. The results of this study provide epidemiological information that will be useful for diagnosis and therapy of such tumors.

A Case of Halo Phenomenon Induced by Molluscum Contagiosum / 대한피부과학회지

Halo nevi (HN), also known as Sutton's nevi or leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum, are nevomelanocytic nevi surrounded by a rim of depigmentation. A 9-year-old female presented with an asymptomatic solitary flesh-colored 0.75-cm-sized papule surrounded by depigmentation on the right cheek 1 month ago. The excisional biopsy demonstrated molluscum contagiosum and decreased basal layer pigmentation on Fontana-Masson stain. The halo phenomenon is often associated with an acquired nevus cell nevus, but has also been associated with a congenital nevus cell nevus, non-neuroectodermal lesions such as angiomas, seborrheic keratoses, lichen planus, sarcoid, psoriasis, involuting flat warts, and histiocytoma. Our patient had an unusual association of molluscum contagiosum with the halo phenomenon. We suppose that the halo phenomenon in this patient might have been provoked by the molluscum contagiosum virus. A halo nevus-like appearance suggests the possibility of disease other than nevus. In such cases, skin biopsy is required for confirmation.

Molluscum contagiosum: posible papel patogenésico en las enfermedades autoinmunes. Reporte preliminar de 111 casos / Molluscum contagiosum: possible role in pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. preliminary report of 111 cases

Mostrar los resultados de una casuística de 111 pacientes diagnosticados por clínica del virus del molusco contagioso (VMC), en los cuales existe una alta prevalencia de enfermedades autoinmunes y de patologías dermatológicas crónicas. Aunque la infección dérmica por el virus del molusco contagioso (VMC) se conoce hace más de 140 años, es sólo durante el presente siglo que se ha difundido el conocimiento de esta patología, en gran parte porque ha existido un aumento alarmante en su incidencia y prevalencia. La bibliografía disponible destaca su larga evolución y resistencia a los tratamientos en boga, ninguno aprobado por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés), pero no menciona complicación del VMC (excepto la sobre infección originada por el rascado). Además de una revisión actualizada de esta dermatosis, el presente artículo muestra una casuística de 111 pacientes (desde infantes de 3 meses hasta adultos de 58 años), portadores del VMC en los cuales parece existir una alta incidencia de patologías reactivas, todas ellas con un patrón de actividad autoinmune y relacionadas en tiempo al inicio del cuadro viral. Conclusión: aunque los resultados preliminares presentados requieren de un mejor manejo estadístico y metodológico, los datos sugieren fuertemente una probable relación entre el VMC y las enfermedades autoinmunes (EAI). Es un hecho que se requieren estudios confirmativos más extensos que avalen o rechacen dicha asociación...

To show the cohort of 111 patients clinically diagnosed of molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV or VMC), in who exists a very high prevalence of autoimmune diseases (AID or EAI) and chronic dermatologic conditions. Despite the clinical entity of VMC has been described in medical literature 140 years ago, just present century has brought awareness of its clinical aspects, diagnosis and treatment, mainly because of the explosive spreading of this highly contagious dermatitis. Even when there are several proposed treatments for this virus, no one has been conclusively effective for its eradication and no one has been approved by FDA. Beside an update of clinical picture of VMC, this paper presents a cohort of 111 patients, all of them clinically diagnosed of VMC, aged from 3 months to 58 years; interestingly patients show a very high coexistence of autoimmune diseases and chronic dermatologic conditions as rosaceous, oral and skin lichen...

Caracterización epidemiológica y clínica de las cinco dermatosis más frecuentes en consulta externa pediátrica dermatológica / Clinical and epidemiological characterization of the five most common skin diseases in the dermatologic practice

Antecedentes: Las dermatosis son patologías que se presentan frecuentemente en poblacio- nes de países en vías de desarrollo. Las enfer- medades de la piel constituyen uno de los prin- cipales motivos de consulta externa general, representan del 6 al 24% de la consulta pediá- trica. Objetivo: Caracterizar epidemiológica y clínicamente las cinco dermatosis frecuentes en consulta dermatológica pediátrica del Insti- tuto Hondureño de Seguridad Social, Región Noroccidental (IHSS-HRN) en el período de mayo a septiembre de 2015. Pacientes y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal, realizado en niños de 0 meses a 11 años que reunieron los criterios para participar en el estudio de las cinco dermatosis más frecuentes. Los datos se recolectaron mediante una encuesta aplicada al responsable o tutor del niño participante. Resultados: Las prime- ras 5 dermatosis en frecuencia fueron: Dermati- tis atópica 133 (40%), prurigo por insectos 58(18%), molusco contagioso 56 (17%), urtica- ria 44 (13%) impétigo 38 (12%), Los 329 pacien- tes evaluados provenían del casco urbano. Todos pertenecían a la etnia mestiza, a excep- ción de un afro descendiente. El método diag- nóstico fue clínico en el 100% de los casos. Conclusiones: Las dermatosis in amatorias no infecciosas son la causa de problemas derma- tológicos en niños probablemente debido al cambio de hábitos alimenticios, exposiciónam- biental y componente genético...(AU)

Atypical infantile genital Molluscum contagiosum

Abstract Genital molluscum contagiosum is rare in children. We report a molluscum contagiosum around the vulva and anus of 9-year-old girl, which has atypical presentations and was finally confirmed by histopathological and electron microscopy findings.

A Statistical Study of Dermatoses in Goyang City (2009~2013) / 대한피부과학회지

BACKGROUND: Data regarding the incidence rates of skin diseases that are held by general hospitals provide readily available sources of information that may be representative of the provinces they serve. The population of Goyang city has increased rapidly. Hence, a statistical study of the latest data is necessary. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence rates of common dermatoses in Goyang city and to compare these with previous findings. METHODS: We reviewed the records of 21,693 outpatients who visited the Department of Dermatology at Myongji Hospital from 2009 to 2013, and we statistically analyzed the findings. RESULTS: Of the 21,693 outpatients' records reviewed, 9,939 (45.8%) were male patients and 11,754 (54.2%) were female patients. Patients most frequently presented with dermatoses in the fourth decade of life (16.0%), followed by the first (15.2%), fifth (15.0%), and third (13.1%) decades of life, and these four age groups comprised 59.3% of the total number of outpatients. The 15 most common dermatoses were dermatophytoses, alopecia, other eczematous conditions, urticaria, herpes zoster infections, viral warts, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, irritant contact dermatitis, benign epidermal tumors, melanocytic nevi, molluscum contagiosum, and pruritus. Diseases that occurred frequently during the summer were dermatophytoses, urticaria, irritant contact dermatitis, herpes zoster infections, and molluscum contagiosum. Diseases that occurred frequently during the winter were other eczematous conditions, atopic dermatitis, and melanocytic nevi. Viral warts and acne occurred frequently in summer and winter. Seborrheic dermatitis, dermatophytoses, molluscum contagiosum, viral warts, alopecia, and benign epidermal tumors showed higher frequencies in males than in females, whereas allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, herpes zoster infections, melanocytic nevi, urticaria, pruritus, acne, and other eczematous conditions showed higher frequencies in females than in males. CONCLUSION: Compared with previous studies, the current population of Goyang city showed higher levels of herpes zoster infections and viral warts.

A Descriptive Epidemiologic Study of Pediatric Infectious Skin Diseases in the Ansan and Southwestern Area of Gyeonggi-do over a Ten-year Period (2003~2013) / 대한피부과학회지

BACKGROUND: Pediatric infectious skin diseases are different from their counterparts in adults, since the sources of infection and disease progressions are distinct. To our knowledge, there have been no reports of epidemiologic studies of pediatric infectious skin diseases in Korea. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the distribution of pediatric infectious skin diseases in the Ansan and Southwestern area of Gyeonggi-do, and to compare the results with previous reports about general pediatric dermatoses. METHODS: The authors retrospectively evaluated 4,366 cases of pediatric infectious skin diseases from July 2003 to June 2013 in the Department of Dermatology at Korea University Ansan Hospital. The monthly, seasonal, and annual incidences, as well as the ages and genders of the patients were evaluated. RESULTS: The study included 2004 (45.0%) girls and 2362 (55.0%) boys. The most frequent age of infection was 4 to 6 years old (range 0~15 years), and the peak incidences occurred in July, August, and January. The most common infectious dermatoses were viral (76.0%), bacterial (11.5%), fungal (8.3%), and parasitic (4.0%). The 10 most common pediatric infectious skin diseases were viral wart (45.8%), molluscum contagiosum (20.9%), impetigo (10.3%), tinea (7.1%), scabies (3.8%), herpes zoster (2.5%), varicella (1.6%), herpes simplex (1.5%), eczema herpeticum (1.1%), and cellulitis (0.9%). CONCLUSION: Compared to previously published reports, the distribution of pediatric infectious skin diseases has changed and was different from general pediatric dermatoses.

Primary Systemic Amyloidosis of the Eyelid: A Case Report

PURPOSE: Amyloidosis involving the eyelid is a rare condition. We report a case of primary systemic amyloidosis of the eyelid. CASE SUMMARY: A 26-year-old female presented with multiple nodules on the bilateral upper and lower eyelids that had stopped growing several years prior. Multiple pearl-colored small nodular lesions were present on the upper and lower eyelid bilaterally and no clinically specific signs were observed. Surgical excision, biopsy and electrocauterization were performed. Histological examination showed amorphous and eosinophilic substances on hematoxylin & eosin (H&E) staining and orange-colored amyloid deposits stained with Congo-red. Systemic evaluation showed amyloid nodules invading the vocal cords and external auditory canal, therefore the patient was diagnosed with primary systemic amylodosis. At the postoperative 6-month follow-up, recurrence or inflammation at the operation site was not observed. CONCLUSIONS: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of primary systemic amyloidosis of the eyelid in Korea. Amyloidosis should be considered in a differential diagnosis of a mass in the eyelid and can be successfully managed with surgical excision and electrocauterization.

An Unusual Case of Generalized Molluscum Contagiosum Occurring after Psychosocial Stress in an Immunocompetent Adult / 대한피부과학회지

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