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Aberrant migration of Spirocerca lupi resulting in a nodular cyst‐like mass over the thoracic wall of an 18‐month‐old dog in Malawi

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This case report discovers a nodular cyst-like mass in a dog, indicating risks linked to spirocercosis and feeding practices.

The presence of a coiled adult spirurid worm within a mass indicates aberrant migration of spirocerca lupi.
The case highlights increased awareness about spirocercosis, raising concerns for local dog feeding practices.
This incident, involving an 18-month-old dog in Malawi, suggests a need for public health education.
The formation of granulomatous nodules in the chest wall presents significant implications for affected dogs.

Mayer et al. (2025) studied this question.

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