A case of palpebral dirofilariasis

Abstract

Purpose: Dirofilaria repens infection is the most frequent and widespread dirofilariasis in the world. In Italy subcutaneous dirofilariasis is present especially in Northern-Central areas.

Methods: A woman with a palpebral lump is presented.

Results: After subcutaneous and muscular décollement, the authors found and removed a parasite. The final diagnosis was subcutaneous parasitosis due to D. repens.

Conclusions: Surgery was both diagnostic and therapeutic.