Arora, V KGowrinath, K1994-07-012009-05-271994-07-012009-05-271994-07-01Arora VK, Gowrinath K. Pleural effusion due to lymphatic filariasis. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 1994 Jul-Sep; 36(3): 159-61http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/30494A case of pleural effusion is reported. Pleural biopsy showed microfilariae on histopathological examination. Treatment with diethyl carbamazine yielded excellent results. Filarial aetiology should be included in the differential diagnosis of idiopathic pleural effusions, especially in endemic areas.engAnimalsDiethylcarbamazine --therapeutic useElephantiasis, Filarial --complicationsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPleural Effusion --drug therapyWuchereria bancrofti --isolation & purificationPleural effusion due to lymphatic filariasis.Case Reports