Human Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis Behind a Blepharoconjunctivitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

The diagnosis of skin lesions involving the eyes can be challenging, especially when uncommon etiologies are considered. We present a case of a 52-year-old female initially diagnosed with blepharoconjunctivitis but later found to have a subcutaneous heartworm infection. The patient experienced recurrent episodes of unilateral palpebral edema, pain, pruritus, and a sensation of a foreign body in her eye. Upon examination, a vermiform structure with peristaltic movements was observed, raising suspicion of subcutaneous dirofilariasis and prompting further investigations. Serological tests confirmed the presence of anti-

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