[A case of subcutaneous dirofilariasis in Tunisia]

Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 1990;83(4):517-20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of Scrotal subcutaneous dirofilariasis in man for the first time in Tunisia. The diagnosis was established by pathological examination of a biopsy but the identification of the species was not possible. Surgical exeresis of the node was followed by a complete recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Dirofilariasis / diagnosis*
  • Dirofilariasis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Scrotum
  • Skin / parasitology
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / surgery
  • Tunisia