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Case Report
A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region
by Andrei Nicolau, Florin Petrică Sava, Florentina Severin, Mihai Liviu Ciofu, Dan Ferariu, Daniela Dodu and Victor Vlad Costan
Diagnostics 2024, 14(6), 628; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14060628 - 15 Mar 2024
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Abstract
Dirofilariasis is an infectious disease caused by species of the Dirofilaria genus. It is manifested by the appearance of a subcutaneous swelling, especially in the eye region. We present the case of a 29-year-old patient who presented with facial asymmetry in the right [...] Read more.
Dirofilariasis is an infectious disease caused by species of the Dirofilaria genus. It is manifested by the appearance of a subcutaneous swelling, especially in the eye region. We present the case of a 29-year-old patient who presented with facial asymmetry in the right genian region. Following clinical and paraclinical evaluations, the diagnosis of a parasitic cyst was established in the context of dirofilariasis with Dirofilaria repens (D. repens). Treatment consisted of surgical excision of the formation associated with prophylactic antibiotic medication. Macroscopic analysis of the excision piece revealed a structure that contained a cystic cavity and a filamentous form with a length of approximately 10 mm and a diameter of 1 mm. This is the first case of dirofilariasis located in the genian region reported in Romania. The overview of this pathology is important to raise awareness among physicians about its presence and clinical variations. Understanding such cases helps healthcare professionals enhance diagnostic skills, refine treatment strategies, and provide valuable insights into the prevalence and clinical presentation, fostering early detection and timely intervention. Detailed case reports contribute to the understanding of the disease’s epidemiology, including risk factors and transmission patterns, which is essential for effective public health strategies. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases and Microorganisms)
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