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Cat Scratch Disease as a Mimicker of Malignancy

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Cat scratch disease (CSD) infrequently mimics malignancy. We reviewed 11 such cases at MD Anderson Cancer Center and an additional 36 reported from the literature. Breast cancer, sarcoma, and lymphoma were the most commonly suspected malignancies. Most patients were young, female, had prior cat exposure, and had no systemic symptoms. Regional lymphadenopathy was the most common finding.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab500

Authors: Udit Dhal, Rachel S Hicklen, Jeffrey Tarrand, Dimitrios P Kontoyiannis

Institutions: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Bartonella species infections research

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,465