Human subcutaneous dirofilariasis: the ‘migrating’ skin tumor
Michelle Alexandra Mistry, Jens Hoejvig, Marie Helleberg, Christen Rune Stensvold, Pikka Jokelainen, Anders Noehr, Christian Bonde
Abstract
A 46-year-old woman presented with facial pain and discomfort. Diagnosis of subcutaneous dirofilariasis was reached after several months from symptom onset. Dirofilariasis should be suspected, also in non-endemic areas, in patients with a migrating subcutaneous nodule. Plastic surgery is preferred, as the face is often involved.
Topics & Concepts
DirofilariasisMedicineSubcutaneous tissueNodule (geology)DermatologyPathologyBiologyPaleontologyParasitic Diseases Research and TreatmentBody Image and Dysmorphia StudiesDermatological diseases and infestations