Giant molluscum contagiosum with preseptal cellulitis

Amitouj S. Sidhu*, Josefina Herrera, Shereen Aiyub, Nicole S. Graf, Trent Sandercoe, Krishna Tumuluri

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103989
Pages (from-to)1-3
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of AAPOS
Volume28
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2024

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