Oral dirofilariasis

We report an interesting case of dirofilariasis due to Dirofilaria repens involving buccal mucosa in a patient who presented with a facial swelling. The clinical features, diagnostic issues and treatment aspects are discussed. This paper stresses the importance of considering dirofilariasis as differential diagnosis for subcutaneous swelling of the face, especially in areas where it is endemic.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - July 4, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mahija JanardhananS RakeshVindhya Savithri Source Type: research