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Microfilaria in breast aspiration--an uncommon finding.

J Egypt Soc Parasitol

August 2013

Department of Pathology, Vill-Barjora, Schooldanga, BSMC, Bankura, West Bengal, India.

Article Synopsis
  • Filariasis is a significant public health issue in tropical and subtropical regions, impacting over 83 countries, including India.
  • The primary cause of cases in India is infection by Wuchereria bancrofti, which primarily affects lymph nodes and lymphatic channels.
  • This report discusses a unique case where a patient had a breast lump, initially misdiagnosed as fibroadenoma, highlighting an unusual site for filariasis infection.
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