Disseminated hepatic and splenic calcifications following cat-scratch disease

Pediatr Radiol. 1994;24(5):342-3. doi: 10.1007/BF02012123.

Abstract

Patients with cat-scratch disease (CSD) may develop visceral manifestations such as hepatic and splenic granulomas. Normally, the granulomas disappear within 1-5 months. Two previous reports have described the evolution of splenic lesions into small calcifications. We report a case of cat-scratch disease in which long lasting multiple and disseminated hepatic and splenic granulomas evolved into coarse calcifications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Cat-Scratch Disease / complications*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Granuloma / diagnosis
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases / etiology*
  • Male
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Splenic Diseases / etiology*
  • Time Factors