Bilateral pulmonary nodules caused by Dirofilaria immitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The unusual case of bilateral lung nodules caused by Dirofilaria immitis in a 44-year-old woman is presented. A brief discussion of the life cycle of this parasite, the clinical and epidemiological features of human infestation, and the roentgenographic and laboratory findings is given.
Medical subject headings
- Dirofilariasis
- Lung Diseases, Parasitic