Confluent molluscum contagiosum covering the eyelids of an HIV‐positive child

Averbuch, Diana; Jaouni, Tareq; Pe’er, Jacob; Engelhard, Dan

doi:10.1111/j.1442-9071.2009.02078.x

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“…MC is commonly observed in children, sexually active adults, and immunosuppressed patients [ 6 , 8 ]. The onset of HIV-associated MC ranges from infancy and early childhood [ 9 ] to middle-aged adults [ 10 ]. Additionally, in some individuals, MC may serve as the first clinical indicator of HIV infection, like in our case [ 2 , 10 ].…”

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A Giant Eyelid Molluscum Contagiosum Revealing an HIV Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review

Alghamdi¹,

Alghamdi²,

Hanafi³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common benign cutaneous viral infection. It can affect any part of the skin with a high propensity for facial skin, especially in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients with low CD4 count. We report a case of a 16-year-old female patient who presented with a giant isolated right upper eyelid MC lesion that served as the first clinical indicator of her HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A final diagnosis of MC was made based on the history, clinical findings, and histopathological examination. Moreover, due to its vital location, large size, and atypical presentation, a surgical excision by simple unroofing and curettage was performed under local anesthesia to speed recovery, prevent corneal complications, and reduce transmission. Her follow-up visits showed satisfactory clinical and cosmetic outcomes. Patients presenting with giant atypical eyelid lesions must be thoroughly investigated for immunosuppressive states, especially HIV infection. MC can have atypical presentations in HIV patients. To our knowledge, this is one of a few cases in the literature reporting a giant isolated eyelid MC lesion leading to a diagnosis of HIV infection with AIDS.

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“…Several cases have been reported before in the literature. Table 1 summarizes the cases reported previously of isolated eyelid MC lesions in HIV patients [ 2 , 4 , 9 , 19 - 22 ].…”

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confidence: 99%