ULTRASONOGRAPHY AS AN EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR HUMAN SUBCUTANEOUS DIROFILARIASIS
https://doi.org/10.20862/0042-4676-2016-97-2-101-104
Abstract
The diagnosis of human dirofilariasis is difficult because of the absence of laboratory tests. Up-to-date ultrasound devices have a high resolution that can visualize this subcutaneous helminth. Ultrasonography can improve the timely diagnosis of this helminthism, as demonstrated by the given clinical example.
About the Authors
S. S. Kozlov
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
MD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Head of Medical Laboratories
Russian Federation
MD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Head of Medical Laboratories
O. T. Vecmadyan
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
MD, PhD, Head of X-ray room
Russian Federation
MD, PhD, Head of X-ray room
O. T. Mostovaya
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Head of Ultrasound Cabinet
Russian Federation
Head of Ultrasound Cabinet
V. S. Turicin
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
PhD in Biol. Sci., Associate Professor, Senior Laboratory
Russian Federation
PhD in Biol. Sci., Associate Professor, Senior Laboratory
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Kozlov S.S., Vecmadyan O.T., Mostovaya O.T., Turicin V.S. ULTRASONOGRAPHY AS AN EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR HUMAN SUBCUTANEOUS DIROFILARIASIS. Journal of radiology and nuclear medicine. 2016;97(2):101-104. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20862/0042-4676-2016-97-2-101-104
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