Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Jun;41(6):790-792.

A Case of Molluscum Contagiosum Occurring in Epidermal Cyst

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea. dermayun@moak.chonbuk.ac.kr

Abstract

We present an unusual case of molluscum contagiosum occurring in epidermal cyst on back of a 5-year-old girl. Histology showed an intradermal cyst containing lamellated horny materials and typical molluscum cells. In Korean literature, 5 such cases were reported. We report an additional case of molluscum occurring in epidermal cyst.

Keyword

Molluscum contagiosum; Epidermal cyst

MeSH Terms

Child, Preschool
Epidermal Cyst*
Female
Humans
Molluscum Contagiosum*
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