Acquired toxoplasma lymphadenitis.
Toxoplasmosis is a common parasitic infection that is widely distributed throughout the world, including the United States. Its occurrence in the oral cavity, however, is uncommon. This report concerns a case of toxoplasmosis that manifested as an intraoral lymphadenitis in a 14-year-old white girl. The etiology, clinical, microscopic, and laboratory findings, and treatment are reviewed. The importance of recognizing lymphadenopathy as a clinical sign of this disorder is discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000473:pathology*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000473:pathology*; D014125:Toxoplasmosis, Congenital / Q000503:physiopathology