title: [Observation of dirofilariosis in the practical work of the otorhinolaryngologist].
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.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Kirillov
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Tarasov
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Shevchuk
authors.forename: O N
authors.initials: ON
authors.lastname: Matina
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002415:Cats; D060348:Dirofilaria repens / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000473:pathology; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000473:pathology; D010522:Periostitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods*; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents