[Recurrent keratoconjunctivitis].
BACKGROUND
Molluscum contagiosum is a highly infectious viral disease of the skin and mucous membranes. These lesions are found particularly often in children and young adults and are generally self-limiting. Nevertheless, molluscum contagiosum lesions in close vicinity to the eyes should be actively removed if they cause conjunctival or corneal irritation.


METHODS
We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who was treated for approximately 9 months for recurrent chronic keratoconjunctivitis with corneal neovascularization. Careful inspection of the eyelids revealed molluscum contagiosum. After removal of the lesions on both sides, short-term anti-inflammatory therapy and long-term surface lubrication, a gradual improvement was observed so that an almost complete visual recovery was achieved.


CONCLUSIONS
In long-standing keratoconjunctivitis refractory to treatment, special attention should be paid to the possible presence of molluscum contagiosum, particularly in children and the lesions should be promptly removed.
Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland. andrea.hoeck@ukb.uni-bonn.de.
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Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy* / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy* / Q000821:virology; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Anti-inflammatory therapy; Cornea; Infectious disease; Molluscum contagiosum; Neovascularization