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Article: Neck abscess secondary to cat-scratch disease.
- Article from:
- Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Abstract
A 7-year-old boy was referred to us for evaluation of an enlarging neck mass. The results of his primary care physician's initial clinical examination suggested lymphadenopathy secondary to lymphadenitis, and the patient was treatedover a 4-week period with two rounds of antibiotics. However, the mass did not resolve, and it subsequently became fluctuant. The patient was referred to our institution, where we diagnosed cat-scratch disease.
Introduction
Cat-scratch disease is a febrile lymphadenopathy often seen in children following exposure to Bartonella henselae. The lymphadenopathy is generally self-limiting and does not require ...