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    Neurofibromas en la Neurofibromatosis tipo I. Descripción de caso clínico y revisión de la literatura
    (Sociedad Chilena de Pediatría, 2022) Constanza Del Puerto; Mauricio Aspée; Camila Downey
    This case illustrates the varied clinical manifestations of neurofibromas in adolescence. Recognition of neurofibromas by the pediatrician, pediatric neurologist and/or dermatologist is crucial for the early diagnosis of NF1.
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    Reacciones cutáneas relacionadas a la infección por molusco contagioso
    (Sociedad Chilena de Pediatría, 2024) Marie‐Chantal Caussade; Camila Downey; Daniela Krämer
    Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common viral infection in children, immunocompromised, and sexually active adults. Its usual clinical presentation is 2-5 mm, whitish or skin-colored papules, with a shiny surface and central umbilication, generally clustered and randomly distributed over the skin surface. Dermoscopy reveals yellowish-white polylobulated structures with peripheral telangiectasia. Diagnosis is usually clinical supported by dermoscopy. However, in some cases, inflammatory manifestations can be associated with this infection and can mimic other dermatological conditions, making the diagnosis difficult and leading to unnecessary treatments. The objective of this article is to describe the main skin reactions associated with MC infection in order to provide a diagnostic and initial management tool for clinicians dealing with these conditions. Reported manifestations include the BOTE sign, perilesional eczema, Gianotti-Crosti syndrome-like reaction, ID reaction, erythema annulare centrifugum, erythema multiforme, folliculitis, white halo, and atypical manifestations (giant, disseminated, necrotic, polypoidal, and nodular lesions, pseudocysts, abscesses). In pediatric patients with the clinical manifestations described above, infection by molluscum contagiosum pox virus should be considered among the differential diagnoses, and referral to a dermatologist should be made in selected cases.