Cat-scratch disease of the parotid gland: An often-misdiagnosed entity

Authors
Malatskey, S Fradis, M Ben-David, J Podoshin, L
Citation
S. Malatskey et al., Cat-scratch disease of the parotid gland: An often-misdiagnosed entity, ANN OTOL RH, 109(7), 2000, pp. 679-682
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology,"da verificare
Journal title
ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY
ISSN journal
00034894 → ACNP
Volume
109
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
679 - 682
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4894(200007)109:7<679:CDOTPG>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A case of cat-scratch disease involving the parotid area in a young adult i s presented. Thanks to meticulous history-taking, the correct diagnosis was suggested and later established, thus preventing unnecessary surgery. The pertinent literature is discussed.