Tag: dirofilaria nodule

• Heart Worm (Dirofilariasis) Excised from Face

  

  Dirofilariasis is the disease caused by Dirofilaria worm infections-“heartworm disease” and is caused by D. immitis. Surgical removal of the worm is the treatment of choice. Here middle aged lady presented with a painful nodule under the cheek and CT with contrast imaging showed a well defined sac with Dirifilaria worm inside.Excision thru a caldwel…

  Dr Paulose

  December 6, 2014

  General

  Dirofilaria Immitis (Organism Classification), dirofilaria in humans, dirofilaria nodule, dirofilaria repens, drpaulose, heart worm disease, Heartworm (Disease Or Medical Condition)