Severe and Atypical Manifestation of Molluscum Contagiosum in AIDS Patients.
- Author:
Chun Sik YOUN
1
;
Dae Hun SUH
;
Oh Sang KWON
;
Byung Soon PARK
;
Kwang Hyun CHO
;
Myung Don OH
;
Kang Won CHOE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
AIDS;
Molluscum contagiosum
- MeSH:
Adult;
DNA Viruses;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Molluscum Contagiosum*;
Neck;
Physical Examination
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(10):1507-1511
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a DNA virus from the poxvirus family. With the advent of new populations of immunocompromised individuals-especially those infected with HIV-molluscum contagiosum has emerged as an important cause of morbidity and disfigurement. Molluscum contagiosum in AIDS, although not life-threatening, is often a marker of late-stage disease and may lead to atypical clinical features and a progressive course that is recalcitrant to treatment. We report two cases of AIDS-related molluscum contagiosum in a 45 year-old male and a 30 year-old male. They were diagnosed as HIV-positive 3 years ago and 1 year ago, respectively. Physical examination revealed asymptomatic numerous skin-colored papules, nodules and tumorous masses on the face and neck. The histopathological finding showed characteristic features of molluscum contagiosum. We think that this is the first report of severe AIDS-related molluscum contagiosum in Korean literature.
