Nasolabial dirofilariasis in humans: a case report
We report a case of dirofilariasis affecting the nasolabial region, which appears to be only the second case described in the worldwide medical literature. The patient's medical history, diagnostic work-up, and treatment are described, with particular emphasis on aspects relevant to dental practitioners.
Authors
- María Menini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6503-1201)
- P. Salvatori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7883-617X)
- Gisele de Rezende
- Guido M. Petazzi
- Emanuela Bonoldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1047-5005)
Institutions
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda (IT)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
- University of Genoa (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-025-01469-6
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Genova