CASE REPORT OF OCULAR MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Dr. Divya Sharma and Dr. Nagesh Pandit*

ABSTRACT

Molluscum contagiosum is a cutaneous viral infection with pale, raised, painless nodules with typical central umbilication. Good clinical examination can prevent misdiagnosing the condition as eyelid lesions are usually overlooked. Two male patients presented to our OPD with small umbilicated nodule on the lower eyelids causing conjunctivitis and discomfort to the patient. Excision of the lesions was done and postoperatively topical antibiotics were prescribed. In the follow-up period, conjunctivitis improved completely, no scarring was seen and no recurrence of the lesions was reported. Excision of the lesions not only helped in alleviating the patient's symptoms but also prevented any further spread of infection or secondary infection.

Keywords: .