Paramassetric Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis: A Rare Entity

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Dec;74(Suppl 3):5445-5447. doi: 10.1007/s12070-021-02742-2. Epub 2021 Jul 20.

Abstract

Dirofilariasis is an uncommon zoonotic parasitic infection affecting humans due to the bite of a mosquito vector. It is an endemic caused by Dirofilaria which is characterized in humans as nodules in lungs, subcutaneous tissue, peritoneal cavity, eyes. We present a case of Dirofilariasis with subcutaneous presentation in paramassetric region.

Keywords: Dirofilariasis; Facial swelling; Maxillofacial surgery; Paramasseteric region.