Subcutaneous Nodular Lesions Associated with Dirofilaria repens in Dog.

Autor: Sawale, G. K., Savla, Yash, Gavhane, D. S., Gatne, M. L.
Zdroj: Indian Veterinary Journal; Feb2016, Vol. 93 Issue 2, p39-41, 3p
Abstrakt: The findings under this publication reports on the occurrence of three solitary, firm and painless nodular growths in four year old male boxer dog. The average size of each nodule was 6.35 cm in diameter. Upon incision, one nodule showed an adult worm which was identified as D. repens. Although, blood smear examination revealed microfilariae; CBC parameters were within the normal physiological range. Histopathological examination of nodules revealed marked fibrosis of the subcutaneous tissue with sparse infiltration of eosinophils and lymphocytes. The dog was successfully treated with Diroheart-M (Ivermectin and Pyrantel @1 tablet per day) along with supportive therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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