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September 21, 2025CureusOpen Access

Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis of the Lateral Cervical Region: A Case Report

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DNDimitrios NikasNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens AKAndreas KoumenisNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens ΤPΤheodoros PiperosNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Case report describes a rare instance of dirofilaria repens infection in the cervical region, highlighting surgical excision's role in diagnosis and treatment.

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This case details a firm, non-tender nodule in a 50-year-old female, revealing a rare cervical infection by dirofilaria repens.
Histopathological analysis showed nematode larval sections, and polymerase chain reaction confirmed dirofilaria repens presence, emphasizing proper identification.
The surgical excision provided both diagnosis and treatment, indicating its effectiveness for subcutaneous infections in atypical locations.
Clinical awareness of dirofilaria repens is crucial, even in patients lacking typical exposure, as its features may mimic other conditions.

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Nikas et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46cbf31b076d99fa6892f https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92826

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Case report describes a rare instance of dirofilaria repens infection in the cervical region, highlighting surgical excision's role in diagnosis and treatment.

Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis of the Lateral Cervical Region: A Case Report

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