Bacillary angiomatosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main cause of bacillary angiomatosis?
A
Bartonella henselae –> cat scratches
2
Q
What are the clinical features of bacillary angiomatosis?
A
- Seen primarily in immunocompromised patients
- Solitary or multiple, red/flesh-coloured or colourless papules and nodules that bleed easily
- Systemic features: fever, chills, malaise, anorexia
3
Q
What is the main investigation ordered for bacillary angiomatosis?
A
Biopsy
- benign capillary vascular proliferation
- neutrophilic infiltrate
- Warthin-Starry stain used to visualise bacilli
4
Q
What is the management of bacillary angiomatosis?
A
- ART (HIV+ve patients)
- Abx: erythromycin or doxycycline
