Subcutaneous dirofilariasis.
- Author:
Devdas ACHARYA
1
;
Priyank S CHATRA
;
Sunil Rao PADMARAJ
;
Ashraf AHAMED
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Connective Tissue Diseases;
diagnosis;
diagnostic imaging;
parasitology;
surgery;
Dirofilariasis;
diagnosis;
diagnostic imaging;
surgery;
Female;
Humans;
Infant;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
Ultrasonography
- From:Singapore medical journal
2012;53(9):e184-5
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Subcutaneous dirofilariasis is a parasitic infestation found in endemic areas in Mediterranean countries such as Italy. It is occasionally reported in India, mostly from the state of Kerala. Presentation in an infant is extremely rare. We report a case of subcutaneous dirofilariasis in a child that was diagnosed by ultrasonography and confirmed by surgery.
