Oral migration of <i>Dirofilaria repens</i> after creeping dermatitis

Hennocq, Quentin; Helary, Aloïs; Debelmas, Alexandre; Monsel, Gentiane; Labat, Amandine; Bertolus, Chloé; Martin, Coralie; Caumes, Éric

doi:10.1051/parasite/2020015

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“…Although in other case reports, patients infected with D. repens stated that prior to contact with the parasite they had traveled to areas such as Croatia, France, Italy, Russia or Sri Lanka, in our case report, the patient had not traveled in recent years and had not reported any trauma in the antecedents [ 5 , 15 , 17 , 47 , 48 ].…”

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A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region

Nicolau,

Sava,

Severin

et al. 2024

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Dirofilariasis is an infectious disease caused by species of the Dirofilaria genus. It is manifested by the appearance of a subcutaneous swelling, especially in the eye region. We present the case of a 29-year-old patient who presented with facial asymmetry in the right genian region. Following clinical and paraclinical evaluations, the diagnosis of a parasitic cyst was established in the context of dirofilariasis with Dirofilaria repens (D. repens). Treatment consisted of surgical excision of the formation associated with prophylactic antibiotic medication. Macroscopic analysis of the excision piece revealed a structure that contained a cystic cavity and a filamentous form with a length of approximately 10 mm and a diameter of 1 mm. This is the first case of dirofilariasis located in the genian region reported in Romania. The overview of this pathology is important to raise awareness among physicians about its presence and clinical variations. Understanding such cases helps healthcare professionals enhance diagnostic skills, refine treatment strategies, and provide valuable insights into the prevalence and clinical presentation, fostering early detection and timely intervention. Detailed case reports contribute to the understanding of the disease’s epidemiology, including risk factors and transmission patterns, which is essential for effective public health strategies.

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A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region

Nicolau,

Sava,

Severin

et al. 2024

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“…The consequence of this change is an increase in the number of vectors of parasites, mosquitoes, capable of surviving and developing in the new temperature conditions. The development of world tourism, international business trips and a large number of domesticated dogs and cats are also factors contributing to the increase in the number of cases of dirofilariasis among humans [ 17 , 18 ]. Experimental infections of mosquitoes carried out in Ukraine, relevant to Poland, revealed the development of D. repens to the L3 stage within 13–14 days at 18–28 °C after ingestion an infectious blood meal [ 19 ].…”

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Subcutaneous Dirofilariosis of the Eyelid Brought to Poland from the Endemic Territory of Ukraine

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We present the case of a 60-year-old man who was diagnosed with a subcutaneous nodule on the upper eyelid of his left eye. The patient reported multiple mosquito bites during numerous work trips to Ukraine. Histopathological examination of the nodule isolated during surgery suggested Dirofilaria repens infestation. The infection was brought to Poland from the territory of Ukraine. Ophthalmologists must be aware of uncommon presentations of parasitic infestations when they consider infections of the ocular adnexa.

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“…Our search showed six cases of human oral Dirofilaria repens from the European part of the world. Two of them were from France [ 9 , 23 ], and one each was from Italy [ 13 ], Russia [ 18 ], Serbia [ 22 ], and Bulgaria [ 24 ]. Most of the reported cases were from Sri Lanka (nine cases) [ 11 , 17 ] and the rest were from India (five cases) [ 1 , 10 , 12 , 15 , 16 ], Brazil (two cases) [ 19 , 20 ], the United States (one case) [ 21 ], and China (one case) [ 14 ], confirming tropical parts of Asia as endemic areas of Dirofilaria repens infestation.…”

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Live Intraoral Dirofilaria repens of Lower Lip Mimicking Mucocele—First Reported Case from Croatia

Škrinjar

Brailo

Brzak

et al. 2022

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Dirofilariasis is an endemic infestation in tropical and subtropical countries caused by about 40 different species. It rarely occurs in the oral cavity and is mostly presented as mucosal and submucosal nodules. Differential diagnoses include lipoma, mucocele, and pleomorphic adenoma. We report a rare case of oral dirofilariasis mimicking mucocele in a 41-year-old male patient from Croatia without an epidemiological history of travelling outside the country. He came in because of non-painful lower lip swelling that had lasted for two months. The parasite was surgically removed from the lesion. This is the first reported case of oral dirofilariasis in Croatia. It is important to point out this rare diagnosis in order to make dentists aware of the possibility of the presence of such an infestation in common lesions of the oral mucosa.

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Oral migration of Dirofilaria repens after creeping dermatitis

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region

A Rare Case of Dirofilariasis in the Genian Region

Subcutaneous Dirofilariosis of the Eyelid Brought to Poland from the Endemic Territory of Ukraine

Live Intraoral Dirofilaria repens of Lower Lip Mimicking Mucocele—First Reported Case from Croatia

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