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[Dirofilaria in the abdominal cavity]
Erzsébet Révész1, Gabriella Markovics, Zoltán Darabos
1Szt. Pantaleon Kórház, Altalános Sebészeti Osztály, 2400 Dunaújváros, Korányi S. u. 4-6. revesze@freemail.hu
Magyar Sebeszet
|November 26, 2008
Summary
A rare case of abdominal filariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens was reported in Hungary. This mosquito-transmitted worm, usually found in pets, infected a man
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Parasitology
- Human Pathology
Background:
- Filariasis, particularly Dirofilaria repens infection, is increasingly reported in Hungarian medical literature.
- Dirofilaria repens is a nematode parasite typically found in the subcutaneous tissues of canids and felids, transmitted by mosquitoes.
- Human infections commonly present as subcutaneous nodules or asymptomatic lung lesions.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with acute abdomen, leading to a laparotomy.
- Intraoperative findings revealed local peritonitis attributed to an 8 cm white nematode.
- Histocytological examination confirmed the causative agent as Dirofilaria repens.
Findings:
- This case represents an unusual presentation of human Dirofilaria repens infection within the abdominal cavity.
- The nematode was identified as the cause of local peritonitis in the patient.
- The successful identification was confirmed through histocytology.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for Dirofilaria repens to cause atypical and severe presentations in humans.
- Underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in differential diagnoses for acute abdominal conditions.
- Suggests the need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for zoonotic filariasis in endemic regions.
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