Filariasis of the Breast in a Pregnant Woman Diagnosed by Fine-needle Aspiration Cytology: A Case Report. Issue 6 (1995)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lau, Melanie; Tauchi, Pamela; Kim, Milton; Liu, Francis; Namiki, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 3:Issue 6(1995)
• Page Start: 245
• Page End: 247
• Publication Date: 1995
• Subjects: Generative organs, Female -- Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases in pregnancy -- Periodicals; 618.142005
• DOI: 10.1155/S106474499500072X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-7449

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Despite increased immigration to the United States from endemic areas, the diagnosis of microfilariasis in this country remains infrequent. This disease may occasionally present as a breast mass, in the absence of other clinical findings. Case: We report an unusual case of Wuchereria bancrofti diagnosed in a pregnant woman by breast fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and discuss the clinical implications of filariasis in pregnancy. Conclusion: FNA is safe and reliable in pregnancy. Infants of mothers with breast filariasis should be monitored.