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Detection of Extravascular Trypanosoma Parasites by Fine Needle Aspiration

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Oral filariasis--a case report.

Mohan Baliga¹, Arvind Ramanathan, Nakul Uppal

¹Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Lighthouse Hill Road, Mangalore 575001, India.

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

|May 19, 2009

Summary

Filariasis, caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, typically affects limbs and genitals. This case highlights a rare oral manifestation of filariasis, diagnosed via cheek nodule biopsy.

Area of Science:

Medical Parasitology
Tropical Medicine
Nematology

Background:

Filariasis is a significant public health concern in India, primarily caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.
The disease affects subcutaneous tissues and lymphatics, transmitted by mosquitoes.
Common clinical manifestations include lymphangitis and elephantiasis of extremities and genitalia.

Observation:

A rare case of oral filariasis is presented.
The patient had an unusual cheek nodule.
Diagnosis was confirmed through biopsy of the nodule.

Findings:

Biopsy revealed the presence of filarial worms in the cheek tissue.
This represents a rare oral or perioral presentation of filariasis.
The case underscores the diverse clinical spectrum of Wuchereria bancrofti infections.

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Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering filariasis in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions.
Suggests that oral manifestations, though rare, can occur.
Emphasizes the need for thorough diagnostic evaluation even for seemingly innocuous lesions.