title: Subcutaneous dirofilariasis.
abstract: Subcutaneous dirofilariasis is a parasitic infestation found in endemic areas in Mediterranean countries such as Italy. It is occasionally reported in India, mostly from the state of Kerala. Presentation in an infant is extremely rare. We report a case of subcutaneous dirofilariasis in a child that was diagnosed by ultrasonography and confirmed by surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Devdas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Acharya
authors.forename: Priyank S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Chatra
authors.forename: Sunil Rao
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Padmaraj
authors.forename: Ashraf
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahamed
mesh_terms: D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue; D014463:Ultrasonography