Microfilaria in fine needle aspiration cytology of breast lump: an unusual finding 
J. Res. Hist. Med. 2015;
3
(4):
235-237 Pal Subrata ; Bose, Kingshuk
Bankura Sammilani Medical College ; , Shristi Diagnostic Centre ; , Department of Pathology ;
Journal of Health Specialties [JHS] Journal Country: Saudi Arabia
ISSN: 1658-600X
Indexing Status : In Process
Filariasis is a common health problem in India. Lymphatic filariasis is mostly caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. Microfilariae are often found in cytology smears from swelling
at various sites and it is rarely associated with neoplasms. However, filarial breast nodule is a very rare finding even in an endemic region. Here, we present a rare case of filarial breast lump diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology
Citation: Subrata Pal ,Kingshuk Bose , Microfilaria in fine needle aspiration cytology of breast lump: an unusual finding, J. Res. Hist. Med. 2015; 3 (4): 235-237
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