Early diagnosis of filarial pleural effusion.
This paper describes a case of pleural effusion due to filariasis. Microfilaria of Wucheraria bancrofti were detected in the pleural fluid on cytological examination. Treatment with diethylcarbamazine cleared the pleural effusion.
Marathe
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Pranav Pathology Laboratory, Sarang Apt., Raopura, Baroda - 390 001, India.
Handa
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Mehta
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Mehta
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Shah
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