Ovarian Filariasis: Diagnosis by detection of microfilariae in follicular fluid, a case report. (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gahlan, Anjali; Salmani, Sueba; Chandra, Vipin; Kumar, Anosh; Shah, Naval; Bhoi, Nihar Ranjan
• Is Part Of: Parasitology international. Volume 86(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: Microfilaria -- Follicular fluid -- OPU -- W. Bancrofti; Parasitology -- Periodicals; Parasites -- Periodicals; Parasitic Diseases -- Periodicals; Parasitology -- Periodicals; Parasitologie -- Périodiques; 571.99905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2021.102471
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1383-5769

Abstract

Abstract: Filariasis is a common parasitic infection in India. It is rare to find neglected cases of Filariasis nowadays. We reported the presence of microfilaria species in the follicular fluid of an egg donor undergoing an ovum pick up procedure. She was a 23-year-old egg donor who underwent stimulation using the GnRH antagonist protocol. Antagonist protocol is one of the standard protocols used for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation as a part of the IVF/ICSI(in-vitro fertilization / intracytoplasmic sperm injection) procedure where GnRH antagonist (cetrorelix) is used to suppress the endogenous LH surge. Her baseline investigations were normal, with no significant history suggestive of any worm infestations. During the ovum pickup procedure, follicular fluid revealed the presence of worm-like structures suggestive of larvae of some parasites. The follicular fluid was sent to the microbiology department along with the blood sample to confirm the parasite species. The parasite was found to be the larvae of W. Bancroft. The oocytes were of poor quality and were discarded. The patient was treated with Diethylcarbamazine citrate. There are so many reports about scrotal Filariasis, but rare literature quotes ovarian Filariasis.