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Case report. Pulmonary dirofilariasis in man

S H Tsung, J I Lin, D Han

    The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Pulmonary dirofilariasis, a parasitic lung infection, often presents as a coin lesion requiring surgery. Increased awareness is crucial for accurate diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Parasitology
    • Human Pathology

    Background:

    • Pulmonary dirofilariasis is a parasitic infection caused by Dirofilaria species, typically found in canines.
    • Human cases are rare but increasingly reported, posing diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A case of pulmonary dirofilariasis in a 69-year-old woman is presented.
    • The patient exhibited a solitary, noncalcified coin lesion on chest roentgenography.
    • Diagnosis required thoracotomy, a surgical procedure to access the lungs.

    Findings:

    • Literature review identified 56 documented cases of pulmonary dirofilariasis.
    • The lesion's gross and histologic characteristics were examined.
    • The parasite's life cycle and the subcutaneous form of human dirofilariasis were discussed.

    Implications:

    • The incidence of pulmonary dirofilariasis appears to be rising.
    • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures.
    • Increased awareness among clinicians can improve patient outcomes.

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