Title of article
Lymphatic Filariasis Presenting as a Swelling over the Upper Arm: A Case Report
Author/Authors
GM, Sharma Department of Orthopaedics - Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital - Mumbai - India , AR, Bhardwaj Department of Orthopaedics - Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital - New Delhi - India , NR, Relwani Department of Orthopaedics - Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College - Kamothe - India , S, Dubey Department of Orthopaedics - Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital - New Delhi - India
Pages
3
From page
63
To page
65
Abstract
Filariasis continues to be one of the endemic problems worldwide with 40% of the cases in India. We report a case of lymphatic filariasis in a 32-year old female who presented
with a non-tender swelling over left upper arm. Blood
sample showed no eosinophilia while the FNAC was
diagnostic of W. bancrofti. Patient responded well with oral
diethylcarbamazine. High index of suspicion of filariasis is indicated when dealing with a swelling of unknown cause especially in filariasis endemic areas.
Keywords
lymphatic filariasis , eosinophilia , diethylcarbamazine
Journal title
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2604285
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