Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Subcutaneous Paragonimus miyazakii infection caused a lump in a young
By Madarame, H et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2009·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ectopic (subcutaneous) Paragonimus miyazakii infection in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 15-month-old male boar-hunting dog was brought in with a lump in the groin area. After examination, the vet found that the mass was caused by an unusual infection from a parasite called Paragonimus miyazakii, which is typically known for affecting the lungs but can also appear in other areas. The vet treated the infection, and while the specific treatment details weren't mentioned, the diagnosis helped guide the appropriate care. The dog is now recovering from this rare condition.
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Abstract
Ectopic infection with Paragonimus miyazakii was determined to be the cause of a subcutaneous inguinal mass in a 15-month-old, male, boar-hunting dog. On histologic examination, the mass comprised granulomatous panniculitis, intralesional adult trematodes and eggs, and lymphadenitis. Extrapulmonary paragonimosis in animals is rare. This appears to be the first report in a dog of ectopic P. miyazakii infection with mature trematodes and eggs that involved the inguinofemoral lymphocenter and surrounding subcutis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19429999/