Solitary pulmonary nodule due to dirofilariasis

Authors
Wand, A Kasirajan, LP Sridhar, S
Citation
A. Wand et al., Solitary pulmonary nodule due to dirofilariasis, J THOR IMAG, 15(3), 2000, pp. 198-200
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THORACIC IMAGING
ISSN journal
08835993 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
198 - 200
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-5993(200007)15:3<198:SPNDTD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Pulmonary dirofilariasis can produce a noncalcified solitary nodule and the refore be mistaken for a lung cancer. Careful analysis of the imaging findi ngs in this disease can suggest the proper evaluation and management in aff ected patients.