title: Filariasis of Stensen's Duct: An Index Case.
abstract: Filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, is a global health problem and is endemic to 73 countries including India. It is caused by nematodes of Filariodidea family, namely,W. bancroftiandB. malayiin India, which have a predilection for the lower limbs and testis. We report a never before reported case of filariasis of the main parotid duct in a 25-year-old male that resolved on medical management, exemplifying the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion and careful examination of cytological smears in endemic countries, allowing for an early diagnosis and treatment, decreasing the morbidity of this debilitating disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ent and Head and Neck Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Eishaan K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Bhargava
authors.affiliation: Department of Ent and Head and Neck Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Nikhil
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-2884-1680
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.affiliation: Department of Ent and Head and Neck Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Varun
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.affiliation: Department of Ent and Head and Neck Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meher
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Prerna
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.affiliation: Department of Ent and Head and Neck Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Ruchika
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Juneja