Abstract
The unusual case of bilateral lung nodules caused by Dirofilaria immitis in a 44-year-old woman is presented. A brief discussion of the life cycle of this parasite, the clinical and epidemiological features of human infestation, and the roentgenographic and laboratory findings is given.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Animals
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Dirofilaria immitis / isolation & purification
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Dirofilariasis / diagnostic imaging*
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Dirofilariasis / epidemiology
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / diagnostic imaging*
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / epidemiology
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Radiography
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South Carolina / epidemiology