Unusual subcutaneous tumor caused by Dracunculus sp. in Vietnam: integrated clinical, parasitological, imaging, and molecular evidence

Thi Thu Trang Nguyen; Thi Hong Anh Vu; Thi Thu Trang Nguyen; Ngoc Anh Do

doi:10.1007/s12639-026-01906-7

January 27, 2026Journal of Parasitic Diseases

Unusual subcutaneous tumor caused by Dracunculus sp. in Vietnam: integrated clinical, parasitological, imaging, and molecular evidence

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The subcutaneous tumor is linked to Dracunculus sp., indicating a rare parasitic infection.
Clinical assessments showed distinct imaging characteristics and molecular evidence of the parasite.
Investigation integrated parasitological evidence with advanced imaging techniques to confirm findings.
Importance of recognizing this condition is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of parasitic infections.

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Observational analysis reveals an unusual subcutaneous tumor caused by Dracunculus sp. in Vietnam, highlighting the need for awareness of this parasitic infection.

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Nguyen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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