Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog kidney worm infection treated with surgery and recovery
By Guedes, Charles Hebert et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports·2025·Centro Mé, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case report: Clinical and surgical management of Dioctophyme renale in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A mixed-breed female dog was brought in after being treated for a snakebite, but an ultrasound revealed a serious issue: a large number of renal worms (Dioctophyme renale) in her right kidney. A urine test confirmed the presence of these parasites. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the affected kidney, and the dog recovered very well after the procedure. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for this rare parasitic infection in dogs.
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Abstract
This report presents a case of parasitism by the renal worm Dioctophyme renale, diagnosed in the right kidney of a domestic dog. An adult female dog, mixed breed, was initially treated for a snakebite. After ultrasound, a significant number of Dioctophyme renale parasites were observed in the right kidney (R.K). The urine test revealed a significant number of Dioctophyme renale eggs without any other abnormalities. A nephrectomy was successfully performed, and the dog showed an excellent recovery after surgery. In most cases, parasitism by D. renale in domestic dogs is discovered by chance or only during necropsy. The objective of this study is to report the first case of parasitism by D. renale in the Três Corações region, in which the diagnosis and treatment were performed promptly, allowing the dog to recover completely.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40280676/