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Microfilaria in bronchial aspirate

R Prasad1, M K Goel, P K Mukerji

  • 1Department of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases, K.G.'s Medical College, Lucknow.

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A lung opacity initially suspected as cancer was found to be caused by a microfilaria infection. Treatment with diethylcarbamazine resolved the condition, highlighting the importance of considering parasitic causes for lung abnormalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • A 65-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of bronchogenic carcinoma.
  • Initial chest x-ray indicated a left parahilar opacity and elevated left diaphragm dome.

Observation:

  • Fiberbronchoscopy revealed an inflamed left main bronchus without visible neoplastic growth.
  • Bronchial biopsy excluded malignancy, but aspirate smear identified a microfilaria.

Findings:

  • Post-procedure roentgenogram showed resolution of the opacity and diaphragm elevation.
  • The patient demonstrated a positive clinical response to diethylcarbamazine treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the necessity of including parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of lung opacities.

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  • Prompt identification and treatment of filariasis can lead to complete radiological and clinical recovery.
  • Highlights the diagnostic value of bronchial aspirate smear examination in challenging cases.