Molluscum contagiosum—a novel presentation

Abstract

A case history is described of an HIV-seropositive man who presented with a swelling on the right cheek and a history of disseminated molluscum contagiosum. Electron microscopy of the abscess aspirate showed pox virions indicative of molluscum contagiosum. This is an unusual presentation of molluscum contagiosum and the authors review the literature of other presentations.

Giant molluscum contagiosum with granulomatous inflammation and panniculitis: An unusual clinical and histopathological pattern in an HIV seropositive child

“…[5] Unusual morphological variants including giant, tumor like nodular lesions (>1 cm), necrotic lesions, abscesses, polypoidal or pseudocystic variants and cutaneous horn have been described in HIV seropositive patients. [167]…”

Verrucous plaques in a pemphigus vulgaris patient on immunosuppressive therapy

“…Disseminated lesions may be seen in patients receiving systemic immunosuppression 1 and can localize to skin receiving topical immunosuppressive medication 2 . In patients with HIV, widespread lesions and more unusual presentations, including a cheek abscess, have been reported 3 …”

Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Seropositive Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

“…This is similar to the findings of numerous studies that described atypical aspects of molluscum (morphology, growth pattern, and size) occurring in nearly onethird of seropositive patients. [41][42][43][44] Numerous cases of seropositive patients presenting with disseminated involvement [42][43][44][45] and atypical forms such as nodular, furuncle, or horn like, resembling basal cell carcinoma, cryptococcosis, or panniculitis and giant forms, have been reported. [43][44][45][46][47][48] They may also present as disfiguring agminate lesions, sebaceous nevus of Jadassohn, ecthyma, or giant condylomata acuminate.…”