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A Word of Caution: a Case Report on Breast Filariasis Masquerading as Carcinoma

Authors: Malvika Gulati, Veenu Singla, Radhika Srinivasan, Divya Dahiya

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Breast filariasis is a rare diagnosis that is often clinically confused with malignant breast masses or inflammatory breast carcinoma. It is a vector-borne disease seen in endemic regions and can also present in immigrated residents of these areas after several years. We present a case report of a 68-year-old lady who presented with an isolated finding of a painless breast lump. Imaging, especially ultrasound (US), helped in making a diagnosis of breast filariasis and ruling out malignancy. This was further substantiated by the fine needle aspiration (FNA) findings. The patient received treatment with diethylcarbamazine and currently is asymptomatic.

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Title: A Word of Caution: a Case Report on Breast Filariasis Masquerading as Carcinoma
Authors: Malvika Gulati
Veenu Singla
Radhika Srinivasan
Divya Dahiya
Publication date: 28-04-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Ultrasound
Foreign Body Aspiration
Foreign Body Aspiration
Aspiration
Helminths
Ultrasound
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-023-03798-w

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A Word of Caution: a Case Report on Breast Filariasis Masquerading as Carcinoma

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