Coexistence of microfilaria and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis: a rare case report

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dc.contributor.authorRastogi, K.en_US
dc.contributor.authorGupta, P.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-24T06:59:01Z
dc.date.available2024-09-24T06:59:01Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.description.abstractFilariasis is a common health problem in tropical countries of Southeast Asia. The commonest site of involvement is the lymphatic system where the adult worms can remain viable for long periods. Though the patients can remain asymptomatic, the clinical presentation with hydrocele, fever, localised swelling and/or lymphedema are commonly seen. Localization of the parasite at various other sites like breast, lungs, and thyroid have been uncommonly described. We report a case of an elderly female who presented with a large anterior neck mass associated with a recent history of change in voice. Radiological investigations revealed a soft tissue mass in the neck along with multiple lesions in the thyroid which were suspicious of malignancy. Fine needle aspiration cytology, however, revealed microfilariae coexisting with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. This case highlights the importance of critical screening of cytology smears to identify the parasites at unusual locations. A correct diagnosis on a simple and inexpensive investigation like fine needle aspiration cytology can help in administering appropriate therapy at the earliest and avoiding unnecessary interventions.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Pathology, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Pathology, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationRastogi K., Gupta P.. Coexistence of microfilaria and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis: a rare case report. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2024 May; 11(5): 2053-2055en_US
dc.identifier.issn2394-6032
dc.identifier.issn2394-6040
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/228087
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMedip Academyen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber5en_US
dc.relation.volume11en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20241207en_US
dc.subjectMicrofilariaen_US
dc.subjectThyroiden_US
dc.subjectFNACen_US
dc.titleCoexistence of microfilaria and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis: a rare case reporten_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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