Cat-scratch disease of the parotid gland: an often-misdiagnosed entity.
A case of cat-scratch disease involving the parotid area in a young adult is presented. Thanks to meticulous history-taking, the correct diagnosis was suggested and later established, thus preventing unnecessary surgery. The pertinent literature is discussed.
Malatskey
S
S
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Fradis
M
M
Ben-David
J
J
Podoshin
L
L
D000328:Adult; D002372:Cat-Scratch Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*