In India, filariasis is endemic and a major health problem. We report a
case of a young Indian female who presented with a swelling in front of
neck, which moved with deglutition and not associated with signs or
symptoms of hypo- or hyperthyroidism. The aspirate report was
suggestive of microfilaria, with a microfollicular focus in a colloid nodule.
Impression given was of a follicular neoplasm with microfilaria
infestation. Having had this report, the blood sample was sent for
microfilaria which confirmed its presence. Diethyl-carbamazine (DEC)
was given for fourteen days and repeat aspirate didn’t reveal microfilaria
or follicular neoplasm
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Author Name: Sanjay Kumar* , Pratap Singh* , Subodh Gururani**, Satender Pal Singh
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Keywords: thyroid, microfilaria
ISSN: 2349-7181
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