Dirofilariasis in Australia: unusual cause of a breast lump.
A breast lump due to infestation with Dirofilaria repens is reported in a Sri Lankan student residing in Brisbane. Although human infestation with this parasite is not uncommon in certain Asian countries, this is the first report of such a lesion occurring in Australia.
Bennett
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IC
Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland.
Furnival
C M
CM
Searle
J
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D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans