[Cat scratch disease--a diagnostic problem, case report].

AIM OF THE STUDY

Cat scratch disease as a possible cause of neck limphadenopathy.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

We present a case of 40-years old men operated in our department on regional unilateral lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis of cat scratch disease was confirmed by the histopathologic examination.

CONCLUSIONS

Regional lymphadenopathy with history of contact with cats or other animals suggests the diagnosis of cat scratch disease. If we considered this disease in differential diagnosis it would mean less traumatic treatment for the patient. Cat scratch disease is diagnosed in Poland very rarely; we need to spread the knowledge about this infectious disease.