Giant Molluscum Contagiosum

F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain

Giant Molluscum Contagiosum

A 25-years-old woman. The patient was referred to us

for the assessment of a pigmented lesion on the cheek 3 months previously.

Examination revealed a single firm, nontender, and 1.2 x 1.5 cm nodule.

Giant Molluscum Contagiosum

Histopathology showed epithelial hyperplasia and many epidermal cells contained large intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies

Giant Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin

infection caused by DNA poxvirus. It spreads by both sexual and nonsexual

route like direct contact with infected skin or fomites.

After an average incubation period of two to three months, flesh colored, dome shaped, 3-5 mm sized papules with central umbilication appear on the face, trunk and exposed body parts.

Giant Molluscum Contagiosum Usually has a size that is between 2

and 4 mm in diameter, are uncommon be larger than 1 cm in diameter.

In these cases, the molluscum contagiosum may resemble a number of other disorders, such as this patient.

Giant Molluscum Contagiosum

F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain