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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 0255-0857
EISSN: 0255-0857
Vol. 28, No. 4, 2010, pp. 392-394
Bioline Code: mb10115
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 28, No. 4, 2010, pp. 392-394

 en Microfilaria in malignant pleural effusion: An unusual association
Singh, S. K.; Pujani, Mukta & Pujani, Meenu

Abstract

Lymphatic filariasis is common in tropical countries and is endemic in India. Filariasis presenting with pleural effusion is an unusual presentation. Malignancy in association of filarial pleural effusion is extremely rare. We report a case of a 60-year-old female who presented with chest pain, loss of weight and breathlessness for a few months. Pleural fluid examination revealed malignant cells, along with microfilaria of Wuchereria bancrofti check for this species in other resources .

Keywords
Malignancy, microfilaria, pleural effusion, Wuchereria bancrofti

 
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