IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
Online ISSN: 2582-6387
IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Sciences (JSAS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2019 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article ‘Ahead more...Case Report
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Volume : 5, Issue : 4, Year : 2023
Article Page : 123-125
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2023.028
Abstract
The genus includes vector-borne filarial nematodes, which usually infect carnivore hosts. This report aims to investigate various clinical manifestations of Human Dirofilariasis. A 44-year-old lady presented with a complaint of left neck pain of 2 weeks duration. On examination, a 2 x 2 cm swelling with tenderness was noted in the upper 1/3rd of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle. The patient was subjected to further investigations. The ultrasonography revealed a nodular lesion measuring 10.4 x 6.7 x 6.9 mm in the upper part of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle with alive moving dirofilarial worms. An excision Biopsy was performed and an HPE confirmed the diagnosis of intramuscular Dirofilariasis. In order to decrease the incidence of this disease through accurate diagnosis, and patient care, it is crucial to track the cases of human Dirofilariasis and increase awareness of these infections, diagnostic procedures, and vector control techniques.
Keywords: Dirofilaria repens, Subcutaneous nodules, Dirofilariasis, Parasitic infection
How to cite : Revi A N, Revi S N, Abraham U M, A rare case report on subcutaneous dirofilariasis in Kerala, South India. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2023;5(4):123-125
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