Abstract
Trichodysplasia spinulosa (TS) is a unique, rare clinical and histological dermatologic entity described mainly in a setting of immunosuppression. It is caused by a novel human polymoavirus, TS-associated polyomavirus. Reduction of immunosuppression and/or anti-viral therapy is the main therapeutic strategies used to treat such cases. We report a biopsy-proven case of TS in a male renal transplant patient who presented to a dermatology outpatient clinic in Montreal, Canada, in 2015. He was managed with valgancyclovir with no obvious response. Subsequently, a trial of topical imiquimod was commenced. Awareness of TS can prompt early diagnosis and management to prevent possible complications. Keywords: Immunosuppression; Organ Transplant; Human Polyomavirus; Case Report; Canada.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 24(1), 131-134
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
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APA 7
Al Khalili, A., Maciagowski, E., Nguyen, K., & Watters, K. A. (2025). Trichodysplasia Spinulosa. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 24(1), 131-134. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035
MLA 9
Al Khalili, Ayida, et al. "Trichodysplasia Spinulosa." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, 2025, pp. 131-134. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035.
Chicago (author–date)
Al Khalili, Ayida, Elsa Maciagowski, Khue Nguyen, and Kevin A. Watters. 2025. "Trichodysplasia Spinulosa." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 24 (1): 131-134. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035.
Harvard
Al Khalili, A., Maciagowski, E., Nguyen, K. and Watters, K. A. (2025) 'Trichodysplasia Spinulosa', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 24(1), pp. 131-134. doi:10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035.
Vancouver
Al Khalili A, Maciagowski E, Nguyen K, Watters KA. Trichodysplasia Spinulosa. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;24(1):131-134. doi:10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035
IEEE
A. Al Khalili, E. Maciagowski, K. Nguyen, and K. A. Watters, "Trichodysplasia Spinulosa," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 131-134, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.5.2023.035.