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Facial orf.
M G Bodnar1, O F Miller, W B Tyler
1Penn State Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|May 13, 1999
Summary
Orf, a viral skin infection from sheep or goats, usually affects hands. This case highlights rare facial orf in a young woman with multiple nodules.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Zoonotic Infections
Background:
- Orf is a zoonotic viral infection caused by a poxvirus, typically affecting sheep and goats.
- Human transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
- The condition classically presents as a solitary papule, predominantly on the hands or fingers.
Observation:
- This report details a rare presentation of orf in a young woman.
- The patient developed multiple nodular lesions on her face.
- Facial orf involvement is an uncommon clinical manifestation.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates orf presenting with multiple facial nodules, deviating from the typical solitary hand lesion.
- This presentation expands the known clinical spectrum of orf in humans.
- Diagnostic confirmation of orf was established.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering orf in the differential diagnosis of facial nodular lesions, especially in individuals with potential animal exposure.
- It highlights the variability of orf presentation, emphasizing that atypical sites like the face can be involved.
- Increased awareness among healthcare professionals is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of rare orf presentations.