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Molluscum contagiosum other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Molluscum contagiosum is primarily a clinical diagnosis. However, in cases of doubt, the diagnosis may be confirmed with dermoscopic evaulation of infected tissue.
Other diagnostic studies
Other diagnostic studies
Dermoscopy is a noninvasive, in vivo technique that is primarily used for the examination of pigmented skin lesions. This method is considered as one of the safest evaluation methods for dermatologic problems.[1]
On dermoscopic exam of infected tissue, a central umbilication with polylobular, white to yellow amorphous structures is visualized which is typical for diagnosis. Also a peripheral crown of radiating or punctiform vessels may be seen as well.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Haliasos EC, Kerner M, Jaimes-Lopez N, Rudnicka L, Zalaudek I, Malvehy J, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Braun RP, Marghoob AA (2013). “Dermoscopy for the pediatric dermatologist part I: dermoscopy of pediatric infectious and inflammatory skin lesions and hair disorders”. Pediatr Dermatol. 30 (2): 163–71. doi:10.1111/pde.12097. PMID 23405886.
- ↑ Morales A, Puig S, Malvehy J, Zaballos P (2005). “Dermoscopy of molluscum contagiosum”. Arch Dermatol. 141 (12): 1644. doi:10.1001/archderm.141.12.1644. PMID 16365277.
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