Question

Stellate granuloma seen in

• A. Sarcoidosis
• B. Cat scratch disease
• C. Cryptococcosis
• D. Histoplasmosis

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In pathology, a stellate granuloma is characterized by its star-shaped appearance under a microscope. Understanding different granulomatous conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Stellate granulomas are typically associated with cat scratch disease (Bartonella henselae infection). This condition is known for presenting with regional lymphadenopathy and a characteristic histological finding of necrotizing granulomas.

The options provided were:

1. Sarcoidosis
2. Cat scratch disease
3. Cryptococcosis
4. Histoplasmosis

Among these, cat scratch disease is the condition that features stellate granulomas. This differentiates it from other diseases like sarcoidosis—which presents non-caseating granulomas—and histoplasmosis or cryptococcosis, which have distinctive fungal organism inclusions.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Cat scratch disease