DR. NITIN MUKESH

Dr.SRIKALA BIZZA, Dr.Jatinder Bali

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin and mucosal tissues characterised by skin colored/ transparent round nodules with a dimple/pit in the center. The infection is caused by a DNA pox virus called the molluscum contagiosum virus.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We hereby present a case of 4year old boy who presented with chief complaint of swelling over right eye lower lid and watering since 3 months. History of similar episodes were seen in past. On examination there was a single pitted papular lesion on his right lower eyelid.

DISCUSSION: Ocular involvement of molluscum contagiosum presents with round small/ hard papules on eyelids. The virus proliferates in the epithelial cells, after the lesion reaches about 3-5mm in diameter, a central depression forms and develop appearance of whitish lesion filled with caseous material and having a dimple/pit in the center.