Molluscum contagiosum
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| Typical flesh-colored, dome-shaped and pearly lesions | |
| ICD-10 | B08.1 |
| ICD-9 | 078.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 8337 |
| MedlinePlus | 000826 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Classification
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Molluscum contagiosum from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Lab Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
Related chapters
- Acrochordons (also called skin tags — similar in appearance and grow in similar areas)
Resources
- Center of Disease Control - Molluscum
- WebMD - Molluscum contagiosum
- Daniel Hanson and Dayna G. Diven (2003). "Molluscum Contagiosum". Dermatology Online Journal. 9 (2): 2.
- Health In Plain English - Molluscum contagiosum
- VisualDxHealth - medical photos and treatment overview
- Dermatlas: A photo/case gallery
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