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  • 1Division of Diagnostic Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milano, Italy.

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Two Italian breast infection cases caused by Dirofilaria Repens were identified. Needle aspiration successfully diagnosed one case, supported by detailed macrophotography.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Human Pathology

Background:

  • Dirofilaria Repens is a filarial nematode that can cause zoonotic infections in humans.
  • Breast infections are a rare manifestation of Dirofilaria Repens.
  • Geographic distribution of Dirofilaria Repens includes Europe, with increasing reports in Italy.

Observation:

  • Two distinct cases of human breast infection by Dirofilaria Repens in Italy are reported.
  • Clinical diagnosis was achieved through needle aspiration in one of the presented cases.
  • Macrophotography provided detailed visual documentation of the parasitic infection in one case.

Findings:

  • Confirms the occurrence of Dirofilaria Repens breast infections in Italy.
  • Highlights the diagnostic utility of needle aspiration for identifying subcutaneous filarial infections.

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  • Provides visual evidence of the parasite within human tissue.

    • Implications:

    • Suggests the need for increased awareness of Dirofilaria Repens as a potential cause of breast lesions in endemic areas.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering parasitic etiologies in differential diagnosis of breast masses.
    • Underscores the value of diagnostic imaging and aspiration cytology in managing rare parasitic infections.