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Human pulmonary dirofilarial granuloma.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|August 1, 1983
Summary
Pulmonary dirofilariasis, a parasitic lung infection, is increasingly diagnosed in humans. Early diagnosis via serological tests may prevent invasive surgery for this self-limited condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Human Pathology
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Pulmonary dirofilariasis is a parasitic lung infection caused by Dirofilaria species.
- Increasing prevalence in canine populations suggests a rise in human cases.
- Diagnosis has historically relied on imaging and surgical resection.