Molluscum contagiosum eyelid lesions as the initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-1997

Abstract

PURPOSE: To report molluscum contagiosum as the initial manifestation in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

METHOD: Case report. A 34-year-old man was examined with atypical, extensive molluscum contagiosum of the eyelids.

RESULTS: Biopsy of the lesions confirmed molluscum contagiosum, and a previously normal fundus now disclosed bilateral cotton wool spots and classic signs of cytomegalovirus retinitis in the left eye. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody testing was positive.

CONCLUSIONS: Manifestation of atypical and extensive eyelid molluscum contagiosum may warrant additional history taking, comprehensive ophthalmic examination, including dilated ophthalmoscopic examination, and HIV testing.

Volume

124

Issue

2

First Page

240

Last Page

241

ISSN

0002-9394

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

9262550

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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