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Chronic osteomyelitis associated with cat-scratch disease.

Brad G Prybis1, John L Eady, George S Kotchmar

  • 1Department of Orthopmdic, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC 29203, USA.

Journal of the Southern Orthopaedic Association
|May 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Cat-scratch disease (CSD) can present atypically, such as with osteomyelitis. This case highlights a child with femoral osteomyelitis caused by Bartonella henselae, emphasizing diagnostic methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Osteomyelitis
  • Bartonella henselae Infections

Background:

  • Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is typically self-limiting.
  • Atypical presentations of Bartonella henselae infection include osteomyelitis, oculoglandular syndrome, and granulomatous hepatitis.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old boy presented with atypical CSD osteomyelitis of the left proximal femoral metaphysis.
  • The infection was linked to a cat scratch.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical, serologic, and histologic examinations.
  • Histologic examination revealed plasma cells, indicative of chronic osteomyelitis.
  • Serial serology for Bartonella henselae was monitored.

Implications:

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  • This case contributes to the understanding of rare CSD manifestations in children.
  • Highlights the importance of considering CSD in pediatric osteomyelitis cases.
  • Reviews 16 reported cases of atypical CSD osteomyelitis in English literature.