title: Linear congenital molluscum contagiosum on the coccygeal region.
abstract: Congenital molluscum contagiosum is rare but has been reported previously. We present a unique case of linear congenital molluscum on the coccygeal region. To make a correct diagnosis, avoid unnecessary examination, and start appropriate treatment as soon as possible, it is beneficial for dermatologists to be aware that molluscum contagiosum can present at birth and can be linear.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
authors.forename: Hideyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ujiie
authors.forename: Satoru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aoyagi
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hirata
authors.forename: Rinko
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Osawa
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shimizu
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D008977:Molluscum contagiosum virus; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology*