CASE REPORT
Year : 2019 | Volume
: 1 | Issue : 1 | Page : 12-
Giant molluscum contagiosum mimicking a lid abscess: “Appearances can be deceptive”!!
Yamini Priya, Anupama Janardhanan
Department of Ophthalmology, St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Anupama Janardhanan
G-13, Tucker AWHO Enclave, Gondhale Nagar, Hadapsar (PO), Pune - 411 028, Maharashtra
India
Giant molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a rare nodular presentation of molluscum lesions. A diameter measuring more than half to 1 cm qualifies to be called as a giant MC. It has a strong predilection toward immunocompromised patients. A 45-year-old retropositive male presented with a large left upper eyelid swelling. After clinical evaluation, it was presumed to be a chronic lid abscess. On excision biopsy surprisingly, no purulent matter was obtained. A nodular mass was discovered which was confirmed to be giant MC on histopathology. No recurrence was found on follow-up. In immunosuppressed patients, MC has a chronic course and can rarely become large as a giant MC. CD4 lymphocytopenia and a phenomenon known as immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome probably contribute to its pathogenesis. Giant MC must be kept in mind while evaluating an immunosuppressed patient coming with large lid swellings.
How to cite this article:
Priya Y, Janardhanan A. Giant molluscum contagiosum mimicking a lid abscess: “Appearances can be deceptive”!!.Pan Am J Ophthalmol 2019;1:12-12
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Priya Y, Janardhanan A. Giant molluscum contagiosum mimicking a lid abscess: “Appearances can be deceptive”!!. Pan Am J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2019 [cited 2023 May 30 ];1:12-12
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