Ultrasound diagnosis of dirofilariasis: case reports

Abstract

Dirofilariasis is a transmissible zoonotic biohelminthiasis caused by nematodes that parasitize the lymphatic system and subcutaneous tissue. This paper presents cases of dirofilariasis lesions of the soft tissues of the face and eyes.Purpose: to demonstrate the possibility of ultrasonic diagnosis of dirofilariasis of soft tissues of the face.Materials and methods. Dirofilaria can affect the soft tissues of the face, eyes, mammary glands, buttocks. Patients complained of swelling, induration and hyperemia in the soft tissues of the face. Ultrasound was performed, which determined echoes characteristic of helminthic parasites, parasites were removed, the belonging of the macropreparation to dirofilaria type Dirofilaria repens was confirmed by the laboratory of the SES of Krasnodar.Results: the possibilities of ultrasound examination of the eyes and soft tissues were demonstrated, and the characteristic echo signs in dirofilariasis were identified.