What is the classic histological finding in a lymph node affected by Cat-scratch disease (Bartonella henselae)?
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Correct answer: Stellate necrotizing granuloma
Cat-scratch disease typically presents as regional lymphadenopathy. Histologically, it shows follicular hyperplasia and the formation of stellate (star-shaped) granulomas with central debris and neutrophils.
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