TY - JOUR
T1 - Dirofilaria immitis
T2 - A Rare, Increasing Cause of Pulmonary Nodules
AU - NICHOLSON, C. PHIFER
AU - ALLEN, MARK S.
AU - TRASTEK, VICTOR F.
AU - TAZELAAR, HENRY D.
AU - PAIROLERO, PETER C.
PY - 1992
Y1 - 1992
N2 - 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
AB - 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
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U2 - 10.1016/S0025-6196(12)60718-6
DO - 10.1016/S0025-6196(12)60718-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 1434897
AN - SCOPUS:0026772413
SN - 0025-6196
VL - 67
SP - 646
EP - 650
JO - Mayo Clinic proceedings
JF - Mayo Clinic proceedings
IS - 7
ER -