Role of Imaging in a Case of Toxoplasmosis Presenting as Generalized Lymphadenopathy

Abstract Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii an obligate protozoan intracellular parasite. The disease has variable prevalence globally and is usually asymptomatic. Pregnant and immunocompromised people are at risk of getting infected. Enlarged lymph nodes are the most frequently observed c...

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Published in:The Indian journal of radiology & imaging 2021-04, Vol.31 (2), p.445-450
Main Authors: Pratap, Thara, Jalal, Muhammed Jasim Abdul, K., Vishnu A., Raja, Senthil
Format: Article
Language:English
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fdg pet
infection
lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
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toxoplasmosis
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Summary:Abstract Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii an obligate protozoan intracellular parasite. The disease has variable prevalence globally and is usually asymptomatic. Pregnant and immunocompromised people are at risk of getting infected. Enlarged lymph nodes are the most frequently observed clinical form of Toxoplasma in humans, mostly affecting posterior cervical nodes. Other organs usually affected are the brain and eyes. We present a case of toxoplasmosis with generalized lymphadenopathy mimicking metastasis in a lady with a previous history of operated pancreatic neoplasm.
ISSN:0971-3026
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DOI:10.1055/s-0041-1734226