A Rare Case of Ovarian Filariasis in Abidjan. (23rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brahima, Doukouré; Alain Didier, Abouna; Gonat Serge Pacôme, Dou; Nguiessan Alphonse, Aman; Abdoul, Koffi; Jean-Marie, Diomandé Mohenou Isidore
• Other Names: Tosi Piero Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-05-23
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/4075162
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Ovarian filariasis is an exceptional disease and displays a major diagnostic problem even in endemic areas. We reported the case of a 19-year-old patient who had ovarian cyst which was revealed by chronic pelvic pain. The histological examination of oophorectomy specimen led to the Wuchereria bancrofti filariasis of the ovary. The anatomopathologic examination is required for the diagnosis of this disease.