Open AccessMicrofilaria in pleural effusion: An unusual association
Author(s) -
Ranu Sarkar,
T. K. Ghosh,
Raja Dey,
Jayanta Bikash Dey
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
medical journal of dr. d y patil university/medical journal of dr. d.y. patil university
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7119
pISSN - 0975-2870
DOI - 10.4103/0975-2870.182513
Subject(s) - lymphatic filariasis , microfilaria , medicine , pleural effusion , filariasis , lung , effusion , elephantiasis , differential diagnosis , pathology , dermatology , surgery , immunology , helminths
Lymphatic filariasis is a major public health problem in tropical countries and India is endemic for it. However, lymphatic filariasis presenting as pleural effusion is an unusual manifestation and finding microfilaria in pleural effusion without any lung pathology is rare. We report a case of pleural effusion without any underlying lung pathology and normal blood picture. Clinical cure occurred after treatment with diethyl-carbamazepine. Filariasis should be kept in view while considering the differential diagnosis of idiopathic pleural effusion, especially in endemic countries