Hidden Intruder: A Rare Encounter of Dirofilaria Masquerading as a Breast Lump.
| Autor: | Sulaiman SV; General Surgery, Government Medical College, Thrissur, IND., Chirukandath R; General Surgery, Government Medical College, Thrissur, IND., Krishnan SK; Surgical Oncology, Government Medical College, Thrissur, IND., Subramanian RM; Surgery, Government Medical College, Thrissur, IND., Salim Aysha S; Surgery, Government Medical College, Thrissur, IND. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 14; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e50535. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 14 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.50535 |
| Abstrakt: | Dirofilaria , commonly known as heartworm, is a parasitic nematode that primarily infects canines. However, human infections have been reported and can present as subcutaneous nodules in different parts of the body. We present a case of a 43-year-old female who presented with a breast lump that was ultimately diagnosed as a Dirofilaria infection, a rare occurrence in humans. This case report shows that considering parasites in unusual presentations is of utmost importance, especially in regions known to have a high prevalence of such infections. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Sulaiman et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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