| Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome | |
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| Specialty |
Optometry 
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Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome is the combination of granulomatous conjunctivitis in one eye, and swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear on the same side. Most cases are caused by cat-scratch disease, although it is an unusual feature of this condition. Occasionally it may be caused by other infections.
It should not be confused with the neurological syndrome caused by a lesion in the midbrain which is also known as Parinaud's syndrome. Both were named after the same person, Henri Parinaud.
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms include red, irritated, and painful eye; fever; general lack of well-being; swelling of nearby lymph glands; and sometimes increased tearing.
Causes
- Bartonella henselae
- Francisella tularensis
- herpes simplex virus type 1
- Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests vary by symptoms, clinical findings, and patient history. They can include serology, culture, and PCR.