title: A case of filariasis diagnosed on gastric cytology.
abstract: Cytological examination of gastric washings or brushing is a widely accepted technique used as a diagnostic aid in the detection of gastric malignancy. Occasionally, cytology may also provide valuable information concerning a variety of non-neoplastic disorders. This brief report is of the exceptional experience of finding numerous microfilariae of Loa loa type in a gastric lavage specimen. This observation led to appropriate further investigation and successful treatment.
mesh_terms: D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D005368:Filariasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008117:Loa / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008118:Loiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013270:Stomach / Q000166:cytology / Q000469:parasitology