title: Diagnosis of filariasis on cytology: a series of 24 cases.
abstract: Filariasis has a worldwide distribution, with a special predilection for tropical and subtropical areas. The microfilaria wanders in lymphatics and can be accidentally trapped in the needle during fine-needle aspiration cytology, thus leading to its incidental detection. This is a retrospective study of 24 cases of microfilarial infestation diagnosed on cytology. Accurate recognition and detection of the parasite leads to the institution of specific treatment and prevents chronic manifestations of the disease.
authors: Professor, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College and Hospital, India.
authors: Uma
authors: U
authors: Handa
authors: Reetu
authors: R
authors: Kundu
authors: Niti
authors: N
authors: Singhal
authors: Harsh
authors: H
authors: Mohan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D002648:Child; D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005368:Filariasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008842:Microfilariae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Filaria; cytomorphology; fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC); microfilaria