Case Study & Report

Contradictory diagnostic investigation results of an unusual skin lesion in a man with HIV-HBV coinfection – A diagnostic and management conundrum

Authors: Gerald Jian Ming Lee and Kwee Choy Koh

ABSTRACT

This case report highlights the potential ramifications of an error in the diagnosis of an unusual skin lesion due to misguided interpretation of conflicting investigation results, in a treatment-experienced patient with HIV-HBV co-infection. The ramifications include potential life threatening limitation of therapeutic options for 2nd line antiretroviral therapy due to potential drug-drug interactions.

Keywords: HIV, tuberculosis, antiretroviral therapy, molluscum contagiosum, drug-drug interaction.

Citation: IeJSME 2020 14(1): 22-24

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.14.1.22