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Human pulmonary dirofilariasis: does diagnosis require thoracotomy?

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.
AuthorsA G Fleisher, J J Messina, S F Ryan, K S Hopkins
JournalThe Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 45 Issue 4 Pg. 447-8 (Apr 1988) ISSN: 0003-4975 [Print] Netherlands
PMID3355289 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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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