Giant molluscum pendulum

Abstract

. Introduction Molluscum pendulum is a benign fibrous tumor of the skin, also known as 'acrochordons’ usually small in size. Clinically it presents as a small, soft, pedunculated growth flesh-colored but the giant molluscum pendulum is a rare finding. Materials and methods: We present you a case of a 48-year-old men, with no significant personal pathological history, that addresses the County Emergency Clinical Hospital „Saint Spiridon’’ Iasi, for acute hemorrhage from a tumor at the level of the left thigh. The clinical examination revealed a pedunculated tumor, with macroscopic aspect of Molluscum pendulum, with subcutaneous hematoma. Result: Our patient presented a pedunculated tumor on the left thigh, with recent signs of hemorrhage and a subcutaneous hematoma, without any other complains. The biochemical tests revealed inflammatory syndrome and anemia. Surgical intervention was performed with de resection of formation. The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous fibroepithelial polyp. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment of primary sites of cutaneous lesions avoids complications and the need of ample surgery.