Atypical Presentation of Cat-Scratch Disease in an Immunocompetent Child with Serological and Pathological Evidence
Joint Authors
Karaaslan, Ayse
Toper, Muhammed Hasan
Celikel, Cigdem Ataizi
Bakır, Mustafa
Atici, Serkan
Kepenekli Kadayifci, Eda
Soysal, Ahmet
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Typical cat-scratch disease (CSD) is characterized by local lymphadenopathy following the scratch or bite from a cat or kitten.
An atypical presentation which includes liver and/or spleen lesions is rarely reported in an immunocompetent child.
Systemic CSD may mimic more serious disorders like malignancy or tuberculosis.
Although a diagnosis is difficult to establish in systemic CSD, an early diagnosis and an appropriate treatment are important to prevent complications.
Bartonella henselae is difficult to culture, and culture is not routinely recommended.
Clinical, serological, radiological, and pathological findings are used for the diagnosis of CSD.
Herein we present a case of systemic CSD presenting with hepatic mass in an immunocompetent child.
The differential diagnosis is made by serological and pathological evidence.
He was successfully treated with gentamicin (7.5 mg/kg) and rifampin (15 mg/kg) for six weeks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Atici, Serkan& Kepenekli Kadayifci, Eda& Karaaslan, Ayse& Toper, Muhammed Hasan& Celikel, Cigdem Ataizi& Soysal, Ahmet…[et al.]. 2014. Atypical Presentation of Cat-Scratch Disease in an Immunocompetent Child with Serological and Pathological Evidence. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034922
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Atici, Serkan…[et al.]. Atypical Presentation of Cat-Scratch Disease in an Immunocompetent Child with Serological and Pathological Evidence. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034922
American Medical Association (AMA)
Atici, Serkan& Kepenekli Kadayifci, Eda& Karaaslan, Ayse& Toper, Muhammed Hasan& Celikel, Cigdem Ataizi& Soysal, Ahmet…[et al.]. Atypical Presentation of Cat-Scratch Disease in an Immunocompetent Child with Serological and Pathological Evidence. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034922
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034922