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Dirofilaria repens presenting as a premasseteric nodule.

Osman Latifoğlu1, Selahattin Ozmen, Cem Sezer

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|September 11, 2002
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Dirofilariasis is a rare zoonotic disease. This case highlights a subcutaneous nodule caused by Dirofilaria repens in a human, presenting diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Human Pathology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Dirofilariasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease primarily affecting animals like dogs and cats.
  • Human infections are rare, typically presenting with subcutaneous or pulmonary manifestations.
  • The parasite Dirofilaria repens is the causative agent in this reported case.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old male presented with a premasseteric soft tissue mass.
  • The mass was initially a diagnostic challenge for surgical and pathological assessment.
  • Histopathologic examination confirmed the presence of Dirofilaria repens.

Findings:

  • The subcutaneous nodule was diagnosed as dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens.
  • This case underscores the potential for unusual presentations of zoonotic diseases in humans.

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  • Accurate histopathologic diagnosis is crucial for identifying rare parasitic infections.

    • Implications:

    • This case emphasizes the importance of considering zoonotic infections in unexplained subcutaneous masses.
    • Improved awareness among clinicians and pathologists can aid in the timely diagnosis of dirofilariasis.
    • Further research into Dirofilaria repens epidemiology and human interactions is warranted.