[Observation of dirofilariosis in the practical work of the otorhinolaryngologist]

Vestn Otorinolaringol. 2011:(5):70-1.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

A case of dirofilariosis is reported. The disease is believed to be caused by the contact with the cat that the patient brought in from Uzbekistan. The authors emphasize the importance of analysis of the medical history of the patients presenting with the pathology being considered, their medical examination, and correct interpretation of X-ray images of the paranasal sinuses taking into account the possibility of distribution of rare helminth species beyond their usual ranges.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cats
  • Dirofilaria repens / isolation & purification*
  • Dirofilariasis* / complications
  • Dirofilariasis* / diagnosis
  • Dirofilariasis* / parasitology
  • Dirofilariasis* / physiopathology
  • Dirofilariasis* / therapy
  • Epidermal Cyst* / etiology
  • Epidermal Cyst* / physiopathology
  • Epidermal Cyst* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbit / pathology
  • Orbital Diseases* / etiology
  • Orbital Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Orbital Diseases* / therapy
  • Paranasal Sinuses / pathology
  • Periostitis / drug therapy
  • Periostitis / etiology
  • Periostitis / physiopathology
  • Punctures / methods*
  • Rare Diseases / complications
  • Rare Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rare Diseases / parasitology
  • Rare Diseases / physiopathology
  • Rare Diseases / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents