Subcutaneous dirofilariasis of the groin in a male due to Dirofilaria repens

Abstract

Dirofilariasis is a rare human parasitic disease. Dirofilaria repens most commonly causes subcutaneous and ocular infections. The case is presented of a 24-year-old Greek male with a painless swelling in the right groin of one month's duration. Exploratory incision of the lesion revealed a whitish living worm of approximately 7 cm in length. The worm was removed and identified by its morphology as D. repens. This is the first case of dirofilariasis of the groin to be reported in Southwestern Greece.

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