{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Dirofilariasis of the Nasal Dorsum: A Case Report.
{Author}: Shenoy VS;Dhawan S;Zuturu N;Apoorva KV;Teja V;
{Journal}: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
{Volume}: 76
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Jun
暂无{DOI}: 10.1007/s12070-024-04530-0
{Abstract}: Dirofilariasis is an infection caused by the filarial nematode Dirofilaria. Dirofilaria immitis primarily causes pulmonary dirofilariasis, while subcutaneous dirofilariasis is usually caused by Dirofilaria tenuis and Dirofilaria repens but can rarely be caused by Dirofilaria immitis as well. Here we report a rare case where in a 26-year-old with a history of international travel presented with swelling over the nasal dorsum. Following surgical excision, histopathological examination revealed dirofilariasis. Although uncommon, this zoonosis should be taken into consideration as a differential diagnosis of facial swellings.