title: Molluscum gladiatorum.
abstract: Molluscum contagiosum is a self-limited disease that presents as small papules with central umbilication. Similar to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and tinea corporis, participation in wrestling is a risk factor for molluscum infection in children and adults. Referred to as herpes gladiatorum, HSV-1 causes cutaneous or ocular infections in wrestlers. We propose that molluscum contagiosum be referred to as "molluscum gladiatorum" when infection occurs in the context of wrestling. We report a case of a high school wrestler who presented with molluscum lesions on his neck.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Keyan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Matinpour
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hardin
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Sylvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hsu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000635:transmission; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014952:Wrestling; D055815:Young Adult