Cat-scratch disease of the submandibular region. A case report.
A case report of cat-scratch disease manifest as submandibular lymphadenopathy has been presented. The etiology, histopathology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of cat-scratch disease have been discussed. Cat-scratch disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all equivocal cases of unilateral lymphadenopathy of the head and neck.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002372:Cat-Scratch Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*