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1434897

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-12-7
pubmed:abstractText
Dirofilariasis is an unusual but increasing cause of solitary pulmonary nodules. In this study, we reviewed the entire experience with dirofilariasis at our institution. Five such patients were identified. In all patients, the Dirofilaria immitis infection manifested as a solitary pulmonary nodule, and all patients underwent thoracotomy for diagnosis. None required systemic treatment. D. immitis is found in dog, cat, wolf, coyote, and fox populations throughout the United States, but the highest concentrations have been noted in the eastern, southeastern, and southern coastal states. The distribution of human cases of D. immitis infection has a similar pattern. Pulmonary dirofilariasis should be included in the differential diagnosis of peripheral noncalcified pulmonary nodules, especially in endemic areas.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0025-6196
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
67
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
646-50
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-10-29
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Dirofilaria immitis: a rare, increasing cause of pulmonary nodules.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports