A Case of Giant Molluscum Contagiosum in an Immunocompetent Child
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2016-12-30
Authors : Seok Hoon Moon; Sang Hyun Cho; Jeong Deuk Lee; Hei Sung Kim;
Page : 1-2
Keywords : Giant molluscum contagiosum; Immunocompetent; Child;
Abstract
A 4-year-old boy presented with an asymptomatic, erythematous mass on the abdomen. His mother said that the lesion developed a few months ago and have been gradually increasing in size. His weight was 19 kg, height was 95 cm and showed normal development. The patient did not show any signs of immunodeficiencies. The pasthistory and family history was unremarkable. On close examination, a solitary, 0.5 cm-sized, pedunculated, erythematous mass lesion was present on the abdomen.
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