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Microfilaria in fine needle aspiration cytology of breast lump: an unusual finding

Authors

Pal Subrata
Bose, Kingshuk
Bankura Sammilani Medical College ; , Shristi Diagnostic Centre ; , Department of Pathology ;

J. Res. Hist. Med. 2015; 3 (4): 235-237
Journal of Health Specialties (JHS)
Journal Country: Saudi Arabia
P-ISSN: 1658-600X
Indexing Status : In Process
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

Abstract English

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

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