F18 FDG PET/CT findings in cat-scratch disease: a case report

Cat-scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella Henselae which affects lymph nodes that drain the sites of inoculation. Axillary, cervical and inguinal are most common regions being involved. The can be considered as an FDG-avid disease, given granulomatous nature infection. We herein report F18 FDG PET/CT findings 49-year-old woman, who has abdominal lymphadenopathy revealed on ultrasonography (USG). scan demonstrated bilateral axillary abdominopelvic hypermetabolic enlarged with SUVmax value 6.2 to 18.5. Moreover, hypodense lesion in spleen 11.3 was detected. Excisional biopsy node performed. Based clinical-histopathological history scratched cat recently, patient diagnosed cat-scratch disease. In conclusion, represents cause false-positive results oncological scans. Furthermore, may have role revealing applicable area showing additional involvement sites. Keywords: Cat-Scratch Disease, PET-CT, Lymphadenopathy.