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Tufts of microfilarial worms in cytological aspirate of spermatic cord: A rare case presentation

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Case Report

Author Details : Fauzia Talat, Sumbul Warsi, Shafaque Zabin, Kafil Akhtar*

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2021

Article Page : 302-304

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.achr.2021.066

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Abstract

Filariasis is a major health problem in many tropical countries including India. Most commonly affected organs are lymphatics of lower limbs, retroperitoneal tissue, spermatic cord, epididymis and breast. Despite high incidence, it is infrequent to find microfilariae in fine needle aspiration cytology smears and body fluids. Microfilaremia is usually detected in blood or skin specimens. Cytological examination with FNAC is an investigation of choice especially in patients with evident swelling with difficult clinical diagnosis. We present a case of spermatic cord microfilariasis in a 32 years male presented with right scrotal swelling with dancing filarial sign on ultrasonograpghy, while the peripheral blood smear was negative for the organism.
 

Keywords: Cytology, Filariasis, Spermatic Cord

How to cite : Talat F, Warsi S, Zabin S, Akhtar K, Tufts of microfilarial worms in cytological aspirate of spermatic cord: A rare case presentation. IP Arch Cytol Histopathol Res 2021;6(4):302-304

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