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The objective was to compare the effectiveness of curettage as a treatment modality for <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">MC<\/jats:styled-content> with no treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We performed a retrospective study of 2,022 children with <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">MC<\/jats:styled-content> between 2008 and 2012. Epidemiologic, clinical, and treatment data, including effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction, were reviewed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Fifty\u2010six percent of the children were 2 to 5\u00a0years of age. The duration of the infection was 1 to 2\u00a0years for 51%, less than 1\u00a0year for 32%, and more than 2\u00a0years for 17% of the children. Seventy percent of the children were self\u2010referrals; 86% had had a previous examination and 76% of those had been advised not to treat the infection. The disease was mild (22%), moderate (64%), or severe (14%). A total of 1,879 patients underwent curettage; 70% were cured after one treatment and 26% after two treatments. Satisfaction was high: 97% of children and parents.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Active treatment should be offered despite the fact that <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">MC<\/jats:styled-content> is self\u2010limiting. 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