Cat-scratch disease: A case report

Cat-scratch disease is the most common cause of benign lymphadenopathy in c hildren and young adults. A 21-year-old patient presented with a 14-day his tory of asymptomatic left submental swelling. Clinical and radiographic exa mination revealed no dental cause. An enlarged, firm nodule was excised. Th e histopathologic appearance was consistent with cat-scratch disease. This article summarizes the relevant literature and discusses diagnosis and trea tment of cat-scratch disease.