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- An 11-year-old boy underwent elective surgery to remove an epididymal cyst, which was later found to contain a nematode, Dirofilaria repens.
- The microscopic examination of the cyst revealed the presence of this parasite, highlighting a rare case of epididymal dirofilariasis.
- The patient made a full recovery, emphasizing the need for greater awareness among clinicians and pathologists regarding this uncommon infection.
Article Abstract
Objective: To present case of a child with epididymal dirofil-ariasis.
Clinical Presentation And Intervention: An 11-year-old boy was admitted to the Clinic of Pediatric Urology for elective surgery treatment of epididymal cyst on the left side. After removal, the cyst was sent for histological examination. Microscopic examination of the histological slides revealed cross-sections of a nematode belonging to Dirofilaria spp., differentiated morphologically as D. repens. After surgery, the patient recovered completely.
Conclusions: In most parts around the world, dirofilariasis is a rare and neglected infection. Nevertheless, the clinicians and pathologists must be informed about it.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6558333 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000494619 | DOI Listing |
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