| Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Symptoms | Red, irritated, and painful eye; fever; general lack of well-being; swelling of nearby lymph glands; increased tearing |
| Usual onset | Varies based on underlying cause |
| Duration | Varies based on underlying cause and treatment |
| Causes | Most commonly caused by cat-scratch disease; occasionally caused by other infections |
| Risk factors | Exposure to cats, especially kittens; cat scratches or bites |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, clinical findings, and patient history; can include serology, culture, and PCR tests |
| Prevention | Avoiding cat scratches or bites; proper hygiene when handling cats |
| Treatment | Primarily involves treating the underlying cause |
| Medication | Depends on the underlying cause |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on the underlying cause and the patient's overall health |
| Frequency | Rare |
Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome (POS) is a medical condition characterized by a specific set of symptoms affecting the eye and nearby lymph nodes. Named after the French ophthalmologist Henri Parinaud, 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.[citation needed]