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Filariasis of Stensen’s Duct: An Index Case

Author(s) -

Eishaan Bhargava,

Nikhil Arora,

Varun Rai,

Ravi Meher,

Prerna Arora,

Ruchika Juneja

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

case reports in otolaryngology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6765

pISSN - 2090-6773

DOI - 10.1155/2016/7646451

Subject(s) - filariasis , brugia malayi , medicine , lymphatic filariasis , tropical disease , neglected tropical diseases , disease , dermatology , pathology , helminths , immunology

Filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, is a global health problem and is endemic to 73 countries including India. It is caused by nematodes of Filariodidea family, namely, W. bancrofti and B. malayi in India, which have a predilection for the lower limbs and testis. We report a never before reported case of filariasis of the main parotid duct in a 25-year-old male that resolved on medical management, exemplifying the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion and careful examination of cytological smears in endemic countries, allowing for an early diagnosis and treatment, decreasing the morbidity of this debilitating disease.

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