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Ultrasound can be used to detect motion of adult worms on lymph vessles. | Ultrasound can be used to detect motion of adult worms on lymph vessles. | ||
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*Ultrasound can be used to detect the presence of adult worms in lymphatic vessels. Some studies used US to follow up effectiveness of treatment. In some cases, worms can be visualized in the breast lymphatics. | |||
*By the ultrasound, the following findings can be observed: | |||
**Dilated lymphatic channels | |||
**Living worms tend to be in motion which called "filarial dance" sign. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[2]
Overview
Ultrasound can be used to detect motion of adult worms on lymph vessles.
Ultrasound
- Ultrasound can be used to detect the presence of adult worms in lymphatic vessels. Some studies used US to follow up effectiveness of treatment. In some cases, worms can be visualized in the breast lymphatics.
- By the ultrasound, the following findings can be observed:
- Dilated lymphatic channels
- Living worms tend to be in motion which called "filarial dance" sign.