Differential diagnosis of dirofilariasis of the lower lid: a clinical case from Ophthalmological diagnostic center no. 7 for children and adults, Saint Petersburg

Abstract

We present a brief literature review on dirofilariasis and its incidence in Russia. The diagnosis and operative treatment of a patient with dirofilariasis caused by infection with Dirofilaria repens is described. The diagnostic criteria (epidemiological analysis, ultrasonographic, and laboratory-based and parasitological work-up) are presented. Ultrasonography plays an important role in the differential diagnosis of dirofilariasis and cavernous hemangiomas. Different non-surgical and surgical treatment approaches are discussed.