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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 in cases of filariasis to detect the presence of the adult worms in the lymphatics. It is used also in knowing how far the medical therapy is effective. Dilated lymphatic channels and living worm moving showing what is called filarial dance sign are noticed in the ultrasound.[1][2]
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.
References
- ↑ Dreyer G, Noroes J, Amaral F, Nen A, Medeiros Z, Coutinho A; et al. (1995). "Direct assessment of the adulticidal efficacy of a single dose of ivermectin in bancroftian filariasis". Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 89 (4): 441–3. PMID 7570894.
- ↑ Mand S, Debrah A, Batsa L, Adjei O, Hoerauf A (2004). "Reliable and frequent detection of adult Wuchereria bancrofti in Ghanaian women by ultrasonography". Trop Med Int Health. 9 (10): 1111–4. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2004.01304.x. PMID 15482404.