Breast infection due to dirofilariasis

O'reilly, M. A. R.; O'reilly, P. M. R.; Knee, G.

doi:10.1007/s003300101024

Cited by 4 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 9 publications

(8 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Moreover, ultrasonography represents a noninvasive technique that enables rapid preoperative identification of the parasitic origin of the nodules, thus avoiding unnecessary diagnostic delays. This technique is used for the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary dirofilariasis in animals ( 8 ) but has been used only sporadically for human dirofilariasis ( 9 , 10 ), which is habitually diagnosed postoperatively, after the surgical removal of the nodules or worms ( 1 ). …”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Delayed Diagnosis of Dirofilariasis and Complex Ocular Surgery, Russia

Ilyasov¹,

Kartashev²,

Bastrikov³

et al. 2013

Emerg. Infect. Dis.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Delayed Diagnosis of Dirofilariasis and Complex Ocular Surgery, Russia

Ilyasov¹,

Kartashev²,

Bastrikov³

et al. 2013

Emerg. Infect. Dis.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…The subcutaneous nodules may be located anywhere in the body, but most commonly in the head, neck, extremities, and thoracic wall. Nodules in the breast and the axilla, or even in the lung, often evoke suspicion of tumor growth, necessitating excisional biopsy to exclude malignancy . Cases of breast dirofilariasis are diagnosed by histologic examination of the nodule following excision and morphologic evaluation of the worm.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nodules in the breast and the axilla, or even in the lung, often evoke suspicion of tumor growth, necessitating excisional biopsy to exclude malignancy . Cases of breast dirofilariasis are diagnosed by histologic examination of the nodule following excision and morphologic evaluation of the worm. An increased number of eosinophils in the blood are unusual and microfilaria has only been found in the blood of the patient as an incidental finding.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cases of breast dirofilariasis are diagnosed by histologic examination of the nodule following excision and morphologic evaluation of the worm. An increased number of eosinophils in the blood are unusual and microfilaria has only been found in the blood of the patient as an incidental finding. Surgical removal is a typical treatment for the parasitic cyst.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Surgical removal is a typical treatment for the parasitic cyst. Oral treatment with diethylcarbamazine or ivermectine over a period of 4 weeks can be added to surgical treatment …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Dirofilariasis of the breast: Sonographic appearance

Cirilovic

Dobrosavljev²,

Nićiforović

et al. 2014

J. Clin. Ultrasound

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Human dirofilarial infections characteristically manifest as pulmonary "coin" lesions or as subcutaneous nodules. A case of subcutaneous Dirofilaria infection of the breast involving a 25-year-old woman with a painful breast lump is presented. The patient had not traveled anywhere and did not have any animals, but provided a history of being bitten by mosquitoes. The suspicion of a parasitic infection was raised by the presence of rod-like structures within a hypoechoic nodule on sonography; movement within the nodule was detected during the examination. Histopathological examination revealed viable, adult female Dirofilaria repens, a nematode that is commonly found in dogs, cats, and wild mammals throughout parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 42:433-435, 2014.

show abstract

Approach to a Lump in the Breast: A Regional Perspective

Cheung

Lam

2005

Asian Journal of Surgery

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The clinical presentation, investigation and treatment of women with breast lumps are greatly influenced by geographical factors. These impact disease patterns and their presentation (e.g. socioeconomic/educational status and cultural/religious beliefs) and the availability of specialist health care personnel and facilities. The differential diagnoses of a breast lump include breast cancer, benign solid and cystic lumps and inflammatory conditions. The likelihood of a diagnosis relates more to geographical area, age, ethnic origin, family history of breast cancer, presence of high-risk pathology, endemic infection, smoking, pregnancy and lactation history, puerperal care and health education. Investigations and treatments vary more according to the availability of expertise and facilities (e.g. combined diagnostic clinic staffed by breast surgeon and radiologist; breast radiologist to carry out image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures). This article discusses the clinical assessment and investigation of breast lumps and possible treatments from an Asia Pacific perspective.

show abstract

Breast infection due to dirofilariasis

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Delayed Diagnosis of Dirofilariasis and Complex Ocular Surgery, Russia

Delayed Diagnosis of Dirofilariasis and Complex Ocular Surgery, Russia

Dirofilariasis of the breast: Sonographic appearance

Approach to a Lump in the Breast: A Regional Perspective

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About