Molluscum Contagiosum of the Gluteal Cleft: Observations and Implications for Management in Five Children.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 34(4): e191-e195, 2017 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-28543922
ABSTRACT
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common, self-limited skin infection caused by a double-stranded DNA virus of the family Poxviridae. Although the morphology of the disease is well described, MC presenting at unusual sites can exhibit atypical morphology, resulting in misdiagnosis. This observational, retrospective case series discusses the novel morphology of MC presenting in the intergluteal cleft of five children seen in the outpatient dermatology clinic of an academic medical center. We present this case series to highlight this novel presentation of MC in children and to emphasize a conservative approach to management given the sensitive location and the self-limited nature of the infection.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Molusco Contagioso
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article