Korean J Dermatol.  1992 Dec;30(6):917-919.

Molluscum contagiosum occuring in an epidermal cyst

• Park MY
• Myung KB

Abstract

We report a case of molluscum contagiosum occurring in an epidermal cyst. A-38-year old male patient had the lision which was a 1.2 x 1cm sized, elevated, round nodule on the right cheek. Histology showed true epidermal cyst containing molluscum bodies throughout the cyst wall and laminated keratotic material within the cyst itself.

Keyword

epidermal cyst; molluscum contagiosum

MeSH Terms

Cheek
Epidermal Cyst*
Humans
Male
Molluscum Contagiosum*