Milker's nodule

Authors

Snehal Balvant Lunge, Department of Dermatology, JNMC, Belgavi, Karnataka, India
Bhavana Doshi, Department of Dermatology, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, JN Medical College, Belgavi, Karnataka, Indi
B. S. Manjunathswamy, Department of Dermatology, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, JN Medical College, Belgavi, Karnataka, Indi
Shashikala Mudgal, Department of Dermatology, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, JN Medical College, Belgavi, Karnataka, Indi

Abstract

Milker's nodule is caused by a cylindrical parapoxvirus that is most commonly endemic in cattle. It affects those in close contact with animals harboring the virus. We report a 30-year-old female, milkmaid who presented with painful raised lesions over the right hand of 8-day duration. No lymphadenopathy was noted. Skin biopsy revealed epidermal hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, and acanthosis with dense inflammatory infiltrate in the papillary dermis. The patient was treated with a course of antibiotics for the secondary infection, as there was no specific treatment for the same.

Recommended Citation

Lunge, Snehal Balvant; Doshi, Bhavana; Manjunathswamy, B. S.; and Mudgal, Shashikala (2019) "Milker's nodule," Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU: Vol. 12: Iss. 3, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/kleuhsj.kleuhsj_11_19
Available at: https://kleijhsbr.researchcommons.org/journal/vol12/iss3/11

Pages

242

Last Page

244

Copyright

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