Cat scratch disease as a rare cause of obstructive jaundice: a case report

Commentary

“…1 The incidence of CSD in the United States is unknown; it is estimated to occur in 0.77-0.86 per 100,000 hospital discharges. 2 However, even these numbers would underestimate the true incidence, as hospitalization is rarely necessary for CSD, being reserved for serious or atypical cases. 3 CSD generally occurs in children and adolescents, 4 although it should not be disregarded in adult patients.…”

“…10 Peripancreatic adenopathy due to B. henselae has resulted in obstructive jaundice by impinging on the common bile duct. 2 Mesenteric adenitis is another recently described, albeit unusual, manifestation of B. henselae infection. It may manifest as fever, abdominal pain, and enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes on imaging studies.…”