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Veronique Wan Fook Cheung¹, J Paul Moxham

¹University of British Columbia, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Canada. veroniquewan@gmail.com

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Cat Scratch Disease can present as acute mastoiditis, a rare but treatable condition. This case highlights the importance of considering this infection in Otolaryngologic presentations.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection typically caused by Bartonella henselae.
While commonly associated with lymphadenopathy, CSD can manifest in various ways, including neurological and ophthalmologic symptoms.

Observation:

A 6-year-old female presented with symptoms mimicking acute mastoiditis.
Imaging revealed mastoid bone degradation, leading to mastoidectomy.
Histopathology of surgical specimens confirmed CSD in granulation tissue and lymph nodes.

Findings:

This case represents the first documented instance of CSD presenting as acute mastoiditis.
The patient recovered fully with conservative management after surgical intervention.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider CSD in the differential diagnosis of acute mastoiditis, particularly in pediatric patients.
Early recognition and appropriate management of CSD can lead to favorable outcomes, even with unusual presentations.