Ultrasound diagnosis of dirofilariasis: case reports

Dirofilariasis is a transmissible zoonotic biohelminthiasis caused by nematodes that parasitize the lymphatic system and subcutaneous tissue. This paper presents cases of dirofilariasis lesions soft tissues face eyes. Purpose: to demonstrate possibility ultrasonic diagnosis face. Materials methods. Dirofilaria can affect face, eyes, mammary glands, buttocks. Patients complained swelling, induration hyperemia in Ultrasound was performed, which determined echoes characteristic helminthic parasites, parasites were removed, belonging macropreparation dirofilaria type repens confirmed laboratory SES Krasnodar. Results: possibilities ultrasound examination eyes demonstrated, echo signs identified.