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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Dirofilaria immitis (dog "heartworm")
Definitions
- Filarial nematode found commonly in hearts of dogs and other mammals (e.g., cats, foxes, muskrats, and wolves)
- Humans are accidental hosts
- Become infected by microfilaria transmitted by mosquitoes
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Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
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Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Atsumi E et al: Thirteen cases of pulmonary dirofilariasis in a single institution in Okinawa Island. Virchows Arch. 475(3):335-40, 2019
- Jacob S et al: Human pulmonary dirofilariasis masquerading as a mass. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 24(7):722-5, 2016
- Diaz JH: Increasing risks of human dirofilariasis in travelers. J Travel Med. 22(2):116-23, 2015
- Stone M et al: 18-FDG uptake in pulmonary dirofilariasis. J Radiol Case Rep. 9(4):28-33, 2015
- Oshiro Y et al: Pulmonary dirofilariasis: computed tomography findings and correlation with pathologic features. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 28(6):796-800, 2004
- Flieder DB et al: Pulmonary dirofilariasis: a clinicopathologic study of 41 lesions in 39 patients. Hum Pathol. 30(3):251-6, 1999
- Milanez de Campos JR et al: Human pulmonary dirofilariasis: analysis of 24 cases from São Paulo, Brazil. Chest. 112(3):729-33, 1997
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Dirofilaria immitis (dog "heartworm")
Definitions
- Filarial nematode found commonly in hearts of dogs and other mammals (e.g., cats, foxes, muskrats, and wolves)
- Humans are accidental hosts
- Become infected by microfilaria transmitted by mosquitoes
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Atsumi E et al: Thirteen cases of pulmonary dirofilariasis in a single institution in Okinawa Island. Virchows Arch. 475(3):335-40, 2019
- Jacob S et al: Human pulmonary dirofilariasis masquerading as a mass. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 24(7):722-5, 2016
- Diaz JH: Increasing risks of human dirofilariasis in travelers. J Travel Med. 22(2):116-23, 2015
- Stone M et al: 18-FDG uptake in pulmonary dirofilariasis. J Radiol Case Rep. 9(4):28-33, 2015
- Oshiro Y et al: Pulmonary dirofilariasis: computed tomography findings and correlation with pathologic features. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 28(6):796-800, 2004
- Flieder DB et al: Pulmonary dirofilariasis: a clinicopathologic study of 41 lesions in 39 patients. Hum Pathol. 30(3):251-6, 1999
- Milanez de Campos JR et al: Human pulmonary dirofilariasis: analysis of 24 cases from São Paulo, Brazil. Chest. 112(3):729-33, 1997
