Abstract |
The incidence of pulmonary coin lesions as a result of Dirofilaria immitis (dog heartworm) seems to be increasing. A case of human pulmonary dirofilariasis is described, and its pathogenesis and the limitations of preoperative diagnostic tests in this condition are discussed.
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Authors | A G Fleisher, J J Messina, S F Ryan, K S Hopkins |
Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery
(Ann Thorac Surg)
Vol. 45
Issue 4
Pg. 447-8
(Apr 1988)
ISSN: 0003-4975 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 3355289
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Dirofilariasis
(diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, pathology)
- Humans
- Lung Diseases, Parasitic
(diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, pathology)
- Male
- Radiography
- Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
(diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, etiology)
- Thoracotomy
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