A rare case of microfilaria in thyroid aspirate

Authors

  • Rajib Kumar Mondal Assistant Prof, BSMCH
  • Rudranarayan Ray Assistant Prof, BSMCH
  • Hena Kawsar PGT, BSMCH
  • Md Sadakkas Ali Resident Surgeon, NRS Medical College, Kolkata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.14217

Keywords:

microfilaria, thyroid, FNAC

Abstract

Filariasis is a major health problem in the Indian Subcontinent. Due to its nocturnal periodicity it may be difficult even to demonstrate in the blood. In heavy parasitic load they may appear in the blood, urine with chyle and at times in scrotal aspirates. It is very rare and unusual to find microfilaria in thyroid aspirate.

This case report of presence of microfilaria in thyroid aspirate suggest that careful screening is important for thyroid lesions as patients may present with thyroid enlargement other than usual thyroid lesions.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.14217

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 13 No. 01 January2014: 99-100

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2014-01-01

How to Cite

Mondal, R. K., Ray, R., Kawsar, H., & Ali, M. S. (2014). A rare case of microfilaria in thyroid aspirate. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 13(1), 99–100. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i1.14217

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Case Reports

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