A case of cervical lymphadenitis by toxoplasmosis.
- Author:
Jong Dae BONG
1
;
Sang Hyuk KWAK
;
Tae Woong LEE
;
Hyun Seung YANG
;
Hong Suk RHU
;
Kang Suk KOH
;
Jong Jae CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Goheung General Hospital, For You Pathology Clinics, Chonnam, Korea. bong2888@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Toxoplasmosis;
Lymph nodes
- MeSH:
Encephalitis;
Exanthema;
Fever;
Immunocompromised Host;
Lymph Nodes;
Lymphadenitis*;
Myocarditis;
Pneumonia;
Toxoplasma;
Toxoplasmosis*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2005;68(6):704-707
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Toxoplasma lymphadenitis is the most common clinical manifestation of toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent host. The cervical lymph nodes are the most commonly involved, whereas systemic manifestations are rare. The most common clinical presentations are asymptomatic or subclinical, with fever, maculopapular rash, and general malaise. In immunocompromised patients, the presentations may be devastating with disseminated disease resulting in encephalitis, myocarditis, and pneumonia. We are reporting a case of toxoplasma lymphadenitis in an immunocompetent host diagnosed by histologic and serologic evaluation.
