Nodular lesions due to infestation by <i><scp>D</scp>irofilaria repens</i> in dogs from <scp>I</scp>taly

Abstract

Adults and larvae of D. repens can induce skin nodules in dogs, and these lesions should be carefully evaluated in endemic areas. Clinicians should be aware that correct tissue sampling (including the storage of part of a sample in ethanol instead of formalin) is pivotal to achievement of a specific diagnosis. Cytology of fine-needle tissue aspirates was shown to be useful.